Jason Schooler

Jason joined the Oregon Symphony bass section in October 1999. Prior to joining the orchestra, he performed with the West Virginia Symphony, the Dayton Philharmonic, the Ft. Wayne Philharmonic, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. In addition to the Oregon Symphony, Jason performs with several local ensembles including the Oregon Bach Festival, 45th Parallel Universe, Classical Up Close, Opera in the Park Portland, and the Lewis & Clark Faculty Chamber Players.

As a music instructor, Jason maintains a private studio, as well as music faculty positions at Lewis & Clark College and the University of Portland. He is also a music instructor with the Portland Youth Philharmonic, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Young Musicians and Artists, and many Portland-area schools.

Mr. Schooler received a B.M. in Performance and Music Education at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. He also attended the Aspen Music Festival and School in Colorado for six years.

Jason plays an Abraham Prescott double bass with a Dearborn and Sons label, made c. 1850. Find out more about Jason at jasonschoolerdoublebass.weebly.com.