Chad Cognata

• Principal bassoonist of the Colorado Symphony.
• Former Principal with the Aspen Festival Orchestra, Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, and Eastern Music Festival.
• Masterclass clinician for the University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Western Michigan, and Aspen Music Festival.
• 25 years teaching experience at University of Denver. Teaches privately at his north-Denver studio.

The highlight of the evening was Cognata's wonderfully polished performance of the VivaldiDenver Post