Alexis Cerise is a New York City based bassoonist, freelancer, and educator. Holding degrees from The Juilliard School and the University of Kentucky, Alexis has a broad range of experiences and skills that help bring her love of music-making and bassooning to as many people as possible.

An accomplished performer, Alexis placed second at the 2025 Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition, and was the winner of both the 2023 UK Orchestra Concerto Competition and inaugural 2023 UK Wind Symphony Concerto Competition.

Passionate about engagement and education, Alexis was a Morse Teaching Artist Fellow and the Music Advancement Program Bassoon Fellow for 2 years, where she had the opportunity to work with students ranging from public school music students to preparatory division-level students.

As an artist, Alexis’s goal is to instill a love of music in her students and audiences alike, with the mission of making classical music accessible to everyone.

To learn more about Alexis, visit the “About” section above.