Kyle Bruckmann (born 1971) is an American composer and oboist based in San Francisco, California.
Getting his musical start playing in industrial and hardcore bands,[1] Bruckmann then studied oboe with Robert Atherholt at Rice University.
He earned his master's degree at the University of Michigan (MM 1996) under Harry Sargous and contemporary improvisor Ed Sarath.
[2] His musical aesthetic varies widely, from traditional Western classical to free jazz, electronic music and post-punk rock.
Currently, he is the Assistant Professor of Practice in Oboe and Contemporary Music at the University of Pacific Conservatory of Music.