Seth Krimsky, bassoon, received his B.M. from the University of Southern California in 1983, where he studied bassoon performance with Norman Herzberg. He continued post-graduate studies at U.S.C under the guidance of Michael O'Donovan, with a special emphasis in baroque performance. He has worked as principal bassoonist with such ensembles as Santa Monica Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, Pasadena Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Glendale Symphony, Pasadena Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Summer festivals during this time included the Ojai Festival, The Bakersfield Music Festival, The Academy of the West, and The Tanglewood Festival.

In 1984, he became the Principal Bassoonist for the Cape Performing Arts Board Orchestra of Capetown, South Africa, an Opera and Ballet orchestra that served the entire Cape Province. While in Capetown, Seth won the National Young Artists Competition and appeared as a soloist in Capetown, Johannesburg and Durban, in addition to recording a series of performances for the South African Broadcasting Corporation. In 1986 he acquired positions with the Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera. He was appointed the Principal position in 1990 and continues to serve in that capacity. During his time in Seattle, Seth has also been an active chamber music performer, sharing an especially long and happy association with the Seattle Chamber Players. He has also appeared as Principal Bassoonist with the Mostly Mozart Orchestra of Lincoln Center, and the Waterloo Festival Orchestra.