Miguel Posadas, a native of Austin, Texas, is an active freelance bassoonist and educator based in New York City. A versatile musician, he performs regularly as an orchestral, chamber, and solo artist. Miguel has appeared with the Baton Rouge Symphony, Rock Hill Symphony, and various ensembles throughout the New York metropolitan area. An avid chamber musician, Miguel is a founding member of Voyager Reeds, a New York City-based reed quintet dedicated to performing repertoire from a wide range of musical genres. He is also a founding member of Quinteto Sol, a woodwind quintet committed to presenting a diverse repertoire of Latin American, classical, and contemporary music through educational and community outreach performances. Previously, Miguel co-founded The Highland Trio with colleagues from Louisiana State University. In 2016, the ensemble earned second place at the New Orleans Chamber Music Festival, receiving the opportunity to work with the Imani Winds.

Miguel is a recipient of the Osborne Fellowship, an award recognizing and supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds in their respective fields. As a musician of color, he is passionate about promoting greater diversity and representation within the classical music community. Miguel earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University, a Master of Music degree from the University of Georgia, and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Louisiana State University. His primary teachers include Gina Cuffari, Frank Morelli, Amy Pollard, and Darrel Hale.