Adam De Sorgo is currently a negotiator for the American Federation of Musicians Symphonic Services Division. During his orchestral career, he was Principal Oboist of the Sarasota Orchestra for 15 years. He was the Principal Oboe of the Utah Festival Opera, and the Associate Principal Oboe of the Kansas City Symphony from 2015-2017. He played as a guest Principal Oboist with the Chicago Symphony, Utah Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, and the Baltimore Symphony. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Adam holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music where he was a student of John Mack. He was a fellow at the New World Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas for three seasons. In addition to playing the oboe, Adam has worked extensively as a pianist and accompanist. He was the staff accompanist for the Canton Symphony and Cleveland State University choruses and has performed as a collaborative pianist on many occasions, including as a guest with Cortango, a St. Louis-based tango “Orquesta.”
Adam’s article for the International Musician: “When Orchestra Committees Burn Out”
