Bassoonist Monica Ellis is a founding member of the revolutionary, Grammy nominated wind quintet, Imani Winds, who is in their 24th season. 

A natural entrepreneur, she is the administrative director for Imani Winds, Co-Artistic Director for the Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival, and board member/treasurer for the Imani Winds Foundation.

Ms. Ellis studied with Mark Pancerev, of the Pittsburgh Symphony, George Sakakeeny at Oberlin Conservatory, (BM), and Frank Morelli at both The Juilliard School (MM) and Manhattan School of Music (PS).

Ms. Ellis is an active NYC freelancer, performing and recording with dozens of ensembles over the past 25 years.  She is on the faculty of Manhattan School of Music and the advisory boards for Orchestra of St. Luke’s Education Committee, Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition, IDRS Commissioning Committee, and is a board member of Concert Artists Guild. 

Imani Winds will release its 8th studio recording in February 2021 entitled BRUITS. To learn more visit www.imaniwinds.com​