Bonnie Bierma
Retired (December 2025)The Grand Rapids native earned a Music Education degree from the University of Michigan. Bonnie’s notable accomplishments as an oboe player include performing locally with the West Michigan Symphony. Over the years, she taught oboe to children and adults. Her long-time association with the Grand Rapids Symphony included hosting its weekly broadcasts on Blue Lake Public Radio for twelve years, including a live concert from Carnegie Hall marking the Symphony’s 75th Anniversary.