Leon Chodos

Biography

Leon Chodos is currently the Associate Principal bassoonist and contrabassoonist of the Utah Symphony. He has previously held positions with the Oregon Symphony, the Colorado Symphony and the San Jose Symphony (now called Symphony Silicon Valley). Mr. Chodos has performed with the Nova Chamber Music Series and performs regularly with the Logan Canyon Winds woodwind quintet which is composed of faculty from the Utah State University music department. He also teaches bassoon as an adjunct professor of bassoon at Utah State University. Mr. Chodos received his bachelor’s degree in bassoon performance from California State University, Northridge and his Master’s Degree in bassoon performance from the University of Michigan.