Nathan
Kock

Clarinet (Bass), Clarinet, Saxophone, Freelance Musician, Receptionist - Front Desk Worker, Private Lessons Instructor
Nathan Kock
(He/Him) Hailing all the way from Laredo, TX, Nathan Vilhena Kock is a freelance clarinetist and educator based in the Chicago area. He just recently completed his Masters of Music in clarinet performance at Northwestern University under the tutelage of Stephen Williamson, Todd Levy, Steve Cohen, Marc Nuccio, and Leslie Grimm. He completed his Bachelor's of Music in music education and clarinet performance at the University of North Texas, where he studied with Kimberly Cole Luevano and Deborah Fabian.
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Nathan Kock

Nathan Vilhena Kock continues to pursue his aspirations to serve as a freelance musician and educator. Described as resilient, high-energy— “walks as if he is 5 minutes late to everything”—, and passionate in everything he does, he began his musical journey practicing the saxophone and clarinet until the late hours of the night in his restroom. His performance career took off in just the 8th grade, playing with the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Philharmonic Orchestra as Clarinetist/Bass Clarinetist/Saxophonist for the local Theatre Guild’s annual production entitled “Cinderella.” After experiencing Texas Marching Band, UIL, and TMEA in High School, Nathan then went to pursue a double major in Music Education and Clarinet Performance at the University of North Texas, under the tutelage of Kimberly Cole Luevano, Greg Rayden, and Deborah Fabian. Throughout his time at UNT, he furthered his aspirations as clarinetist by earning titles such as Finalist in the 2019 International Clarinet Association Young Artist Competition, as well as Semi-Finalist in the UNT Concerto Competition. Additionally, he served as section leader in the North Texas Green Bridgaede Marching band, and performed/recorded with the North Texas Wind Symphony, under the baton of Eugene Corporon. To finish off a well rounded undergraduate experience, Nathan served was a student teacher in Fort Worth, TX and was a recipient for the 2021 TMEA Student Teacher Scholarship. His essay was selected to be published in their monthly magazine issue, entitled Southwestern Musician. He spent the following summer (2021) studying at the Minnesota Clarinet Academy, where he was selected to perform in a masterclass with Alexander Fiterstein (Peabody University) and Sangyoon Kim (University of Minnestoa & Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra). Nathan then went on to pursue a degree at Northwestern University where he currently studies with Stephen Williamson and Todd Levy; after studying for a year with Steve Cohen and Marc Nuccio. He served as the Graduate Assistant for the clarinet studio, and performed as section leader/soloist with the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. His Chamber Quintet was selected to perform at the North Shore Senior Center for community outreach. In 2022, he was selected to performed in a masterclass with Berlin Philharmonic's Principal Clarinet, Wenzel Fuchs. Post graduation (2023), Nathan now serves as a Freelance Musician and Educator, serving as an associate with the Civic Orchestra as Chicago, and performing with groups such as the Chicago Sinfonietta and Chicago Wind Symphony. He teaches clarinet privately and coaches woodwinds with bands in Skokie, IL.

In his free time, Nathan enjoys doing gymnastics, playing frisbee, traveling, watching anime, and spending quality times with his friends and family.

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Skokie, IL, USA

Sectional Coach - Woodwinds

2023 - Present

Chicago, IL

2023 - Present

Freelance Musician

2023 - Present
Hired to perform with groups such as Chicago Sinfonietta and NU Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Additionally performs with Chicago Wind Symphony, and serves as an associate member with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
Evanston, IL, USA

Receptionist

2022 - Present
Engage with families to promote concerts, masterclasses, and events, oversee and update student/parent enrollment information, create and advertise concert programs for concerts/events, maintain order and cleanliness within community music school building, facilitate overall logistics.

Private Clarinet Instructor

2020 - Present
Teaches Private Clarinet at Niles West High School in addition to teaching and presenting masterclasses to students within District 219.

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Clarinet (Bass)

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Solo performance

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Wind band/orchestra

Opera Orchestra

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