Posted on November 10, 2026

Meet John Fulton, Reading Symphony Orchestra’s Newest Member

Meet John Fulton, Reading Symphony Orchestra’s Newest Member

From Reading Symphony Orchestra

Reading Symphony Orchestra is continuing its introduction of the RSO’s newest musicians! Meet John Fulton (he/they), its newly appointed 2nd Bassoon for the 2026-27 season!

Originally from Madison, WI, John is a Philadelphia-based bassoonist who has performed with symphonic, chamber, and new music ensembles throughout New England and the Tri-State Region. His experience includes performances with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Cape Symphony, Symphony in C, and Juventas New Music Ensemble, among others.

John recently participated in a premiere recording of Raymond Farhner’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Juventas New Music Ensemble. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the New England Conservatory and is currently pursuing his master’s degree at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance, studying with Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Bassoonist Daniel Matsukawa.

Outside of music, John enjoys photography, cooking, and spending time with his fiancée and their dog and cat.

RSO’s excited to welcome John to the RSO family and looks forward to hearing him perform this season!

Experience John and the RSO live on stage this season: readingsymphony.org.




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