Paula Kokot is a saxophone teacher based in Stratford, Ontario. Her goal is to cultivate her student’s musicianship and help them gain confidence in their performance regardless of whether they are planning on pursuing a career in music. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Wilfrid Laurier University where she studied with Dave Wiffen as well as a Master’s Degree in Performance and Literature with Dr. Bobbi Thompson at Western University.
Another project that she is involved in is the Szivi Saxophone Quartet, a dynamic group that was founded at Western University and quickly became notable after being awarded the Young-Ja Park Chamber Music Award. The Szivi Quartet has had the opportunity to perform at concert series such as Stratford Summer Music and 5 at the First. Throughout her education, Paula has been fortunate enough to participate in guest masterclasses led by artists such as the Quasar Quartet, Dr. Masahito Sugihara, Dr. Diane Hunger, Chris Mitchell, and Dr. Henning Schröder. She is also part of the Wellington Wind Symphony and the Stratford Concert Band. In her spare time, you will often find Paula knitting one of her latest projects or reading one of Agatha Christie’s Poirot novels.