Colton Kohler is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Oregon, where he studies percussion under the guidance of Pius Cheung and Ian Kerr. Originally from Roseburg, Oregon, he has presented numerous solo recitals throughout the state in recent years, demonstrating a strong artistic commitment and a refined approach to the percussive arts.

In addition to his solo work, Colton is an active chamber musician. In 2025, he co-founded the Pacific Percussion Duo with Andrés Pinzón. Since its inception, the duo has been deeply engaged in exploring and expanding the percussion duo repertoire, presenting multiple performances across the Pacific Northwest. Alongside his solo and chamber pursuits, Kohler maintains a strong presence in orchestral performance.

He currently holds principal percussion positions with the Willamette Valley Symphony and previously served in a principal role with the Corvallis Symphony Orchestra. Through these engagements, he continues to develop a versatile and collaborative musical presence across a wide range of performance settings.