Kittima Molee

Born in: Suphanburi, Thailand
Member Since: 2005

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Kittima Molee began her bassoon studies under the mentorship of John Mostad, former Principal Bassoon of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, at the College of Music, Mahidol University, where she graduated summa cum laude with both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music Performance. She was subsequently awarded a full ASEA-UNINET scholarship to pursue advanced studies at the Mozarteum University Salzburg.

An active performer in both orchestral and chamber music settings, Kittima is a co-founder of the Sawasdee Woodwind Quintet, with whom she has performed extensively throughout Thailand and internationally in Singapore, Macao, China, and the United States. She has also appeared as guest bassoonist with the Bandung Philharmonic Orchestra in Indonesia and the South Asian Symphony Orchestra in India.

Kittima has been featured in numerous international double reed events and festivals. She co-hosted the 52nd Annual International Double Reed Society Conference 2023 in Thailand and appeared as bassoon soloist with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra in the conference Opening Gala Concert. Her previous international appearances include the Asian Double Reed Association Conference and Double Reed Weekend Singapore. She is a sought-after adjudicator and masterclass instructor, regularly invited to serve at international festivals, competitions, and youth orchestra programs across Asia and beyond.

She is currently Bassoon Instructor at the College of Music, Mahidol University, and serves as Associate Principal Bassoon of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. Kittima is a Yamaha Bassoon Artist and performs on a Yamaha YFG-812C.