Biography

Daniel Outlaw is a freelance musician based in Cincinnati who regularly performs with a variety of ensembles throughout the region. Daniel earned his Bachelor’s in Oboe Performance at Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Mark Ostoich, Dwight Parry, and Chris Philpotts.

As an oboist and woodwind doubler, Daniel is consistently expanding his repertoire and finding the joy in collaborating with like-minded artists. Frequently performing in pit orchestras, he is greatly passionate about musical theatre and woodwind doubling in addition to his time on stage with orchestras. He regularly performs on flute/piccolo, oboe/english horn, clarinets, and saxophones. From Stravinsky to Jeanine Tesori, Daniel is devoted to bringing great music to life for an audience.

In addition to his freelance work, Daniel is a proud member of the Queen City Freedom Band which focuses on the musical development and visibility of LGBTQ+ musicians and bringing their art to the community. When he’s not working on reeds or preparing for a show, you can find him exploring the area in search of the best food and drink Cincinnati has to offer.