Bio
Mr. Sutherland, originally from Clarence, NY, was appointed Principal Tubist of the Rochester Philharmonic
Orchestra in September of 2004. Prior to joining the RPO, Craig served as Tubist with the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra, in Charleston, SC. Mr. Sutherland has spent his summers in Santa Fe, NM as a
member of the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, and in Sun Valley, ID as a member of the Sun Valley Music
Festival Orchestra. He has also traveled across the US to perform with notable ensembles such as the
Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Seattle Symphony. In addition, Craig tours
annually with the Burning River Brass Ensemble in Cleveland, OH, and is a member of the RPO brass
quintet.
Mr Sutherland received his bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Michigan. Shortly
thereafter, Craig was awarded the position of Principal Tubist with the Hofer Symphoniker and Rekkenze
Brass Quintet, in Hof, Germany. Upon returning to the States, Mr. Sutherland was awarded a full scholarship
to attend The Juilliard School where he earned his master's degree.