Kai Rocke

Bassoon

Originally from Woodbridge Virginia, Kai Rocke embraces a varied career as an orchestral, chamber and even occasionally solo bassoonist. Currently, Mr. Rocke is excited to be joining the Oregon Symphony as acting bassoon/contrabassoon this season.

A graduate of both The New England Conservatory and Rice University, he recently completed the Rosemary and David Good fellowship with the Minnesota Orchestra. Prior to his fellowship he was an avid teacher in the Houston area and 2nd bassoon with the New Bedford Symphony. Mr. Rocke has also performed with various ensembles including the Minnesota Orchestra, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Shreveport Symphony and the Amici Wind quintet. His primary teachers include Benjamin Kamins, Gregg Henegar, Sue Heineman and Lewis Lipnick.