David Oyen

David Oyen is a Professor of Bassoon and Music Theory at Morehead State University, where he also serves as the Music Program Lead. His academic journey includes a DMA and MM in Bassoon Performance from The Ohio State University, a B.M. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and an Orchestral Music Diploma from the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in Karlsruhe, Germany.

• Specializes in Administration, Woodwinds, Private Applied Instruction, and Music Theory
• Performance history with notable orchestras including Lexington Philharmonic, West Virginia Symphony, and international double reed symposia

He has performed extensively at International Double Reed Society Conferences and held leadership roles in the Kentucky Music Teachers Association (KMTA), including President and Instrumental Chair. Dr. Oyen also maintains an active performance career with ensembles like the Solidago Reed Trio and Movére Wind Quintet.