Benjamin de Kock

Biography

Dr. Benjamin received his bachelor and master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music under the instruction of professor Albert Laszlo, and his doctorate at the University of Colorado at Boulder under Dr. Paul Erhard. He received additional instruction with various faculty at the Aspen Music Festival and School.
Dr. Benjamin plays with several orchestras and chamber groups across the United States. He is principal bass of the San Juan Symphony in Durango Co, principal bass with the Colorado Bach Ensemble, assistant principal of the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, a guest musician with the Charleston Symphony in South Carolina, assistant 3rd chair with the Greeley Symphony, a section member of the Boulder Philharmonic, and a regular sub the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Ballet, and Opera Colorado. In the summers Dr. Benjamin subs with the Breckinridge Music Festival, and the Colorado Music Festival.