Meet The Artists

Assistant Professor of Oboe at University of Nevada, Reno

Aaron Hill currently serves as Assistant Professor of Oboe at University of Nevada, Reno. He is also Principal Oboe with the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra.

Professor of Bassoon at Arizona State University

Albie Micklich is Professor of Bassoon at Arizona State and Chair of IDRS Gillet-Fox Bassoon Competition. “Micklich’s playing is strikingly moving and compelling, sowing sensitivity, a gorgeous tone…

Bassoon Quartet

By performing a uniquely twisted theatrical blend of classical and popular music on their unlikely instruments, the Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet aims to demonstrate that music is a universal language.

Principal Oboist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Elizabeth Koch Tiscione joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as Principal Oboe at the beginning of the 2007-08 season. She currently holds the George M. and Corrie Hoyt Brown Chair.

Principal Contrabassoon of the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra

In addition to playing for the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra, Hans Agreda teaches contrabassoon at ZHdk (Zurich University of the Arts).

Bassoon and Contrabassoon – The Cleveland Orchestra

In addition to playing for the Cleveland Orchestra, Jonathan Sherwin is active as an educator. He serves on the faculties of the Cleveland Institute of Music and Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory…

Principal Bassoonist of Dallas Winds

Laura Bennett Cameron is Principal Bassoon of Dallas Winds as well as an Assistant Professor of Bassoon at University of Texas-Arlington.

Principal Bassoonist of the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra and Professor at the Zurich University of the Arts

Matthias Racz has been Principal Bassoon for Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra since 2003. He is also a professor at Hochschule for Music and Theatre in Zurich & artistic director for bassoon for The Muri Competition.

Freelance Electric and Acoustic Contemporary Jazz Bassoonist

Over the last 25 years, Paul has rewritten the rulebook and put this most classical of woodwind instruments in a new light. As a freelance bassoonist, he currently performs with Jon Baptiste’s American Symphony, Vitamin Em, and more.

Associate Professor of Bassoon at Vanderbilt University

Peter Kolkay is an Associate Professor of Bassoon at Vanderbilt University and a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

Solo-Contrabassoon of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Simon Van Holen enjoys a rich musical career made up of performing, recording, and teaching engagements. He currently serves as Solo-Contrabassoon of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

Associate Professor of Bassoon at Bowling Green State University

Susan Nelson is the Associate Professor of Bassoon and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Bowling Green State University and enjoys an active career as a performer, teacher, and clinician.

Principal Bassoonist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Ted Soluri became principal bassoonist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in 2015. Before joining DSO, he held the same position with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (11 years) and Santa Fe Opera (9 years).

Bassoon Faculty Member at University of Minnesota

John Miller was the principal bassoonist for the Minnesota Orchestra from 1971 until his retirement in 2015. He is currently a faculty member for bassoon at University of Minnesota.

Principal Bassoonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Robert Williams has been Principal Bassoon for Detroit Symphony Orchestra since 1974. He plays in the Cut Time Players, Neo-Bubonic Bassoon Quartet, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra Bassoon Quartet.