Kaden Henderson – Past Concerts

Originally from New Albany, Indiana, Kaden Henderson is a double bassist with a passion for music education and outreach. Kaden began his studies while in middle school with Karl Olsen of the Louisville Orchestra and Doug Elmore. Kaden continued on to study with Bruce Bransby at Indiana University and later earned his Master of Music and Master of Musical Arts degrees from Yale University under Don Palma. As a performer, Kaden has participated as a fellow in festivals such as the Aspen Music Festival, Chelsea Music Festival under Ken-David Masur, and many others. Kaden regularly appears as a bassist with the Oregon Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and various other orchestras around the country.

As a teacher and educator Kaden taught undergraduate bassists at Yale University and participated in Yale's prestigious "Music in Schools" initiative to provide string lessons to students in and around New Haven, Connecticut. Kaden also works with "Musicians for the World," a nonprofit that provides free lessons to students without access to musical education from around the globe.

Kaden currently resides in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Mariya who is an Oregon Symphony bassist.