Brad Pilcher | Clarinetist and Composer

Brad Pilcher (b. 2001) is an Atlanta-area clarinetist studying under renowned clarinet performers and educators Dr. Deborah Bish And Dr. Jonathan Holden; he previously studied under Dr. Lisa Oberlander. He is currently making appearances in the Florida State University Wind Orchestra. In the past, he has performed with the Schwob Wind Ensemble and Philharmonic as a rotating soprano, bass, and contrabass clarinet player, the St. Luke United Methodist Church Wind Orchestra, the Atlanta Wind Project, and the Georgia Philharmonic, on top of making appearances in film music and various chamber ensembles. Brad has performed in venues such as Atlanta Symphony Hall, the Birmingham Museum of Art, Legacy Hall (Columbus GA), and Ruby Diamond Concert Hall (Tallahassee). 

Alongside his clarinet studies, Brad partakes in composing music for orchestras, wind ensembles, and various small ensembles as an ASCAP member composer. He previously studied under the guidance of Dr. James Ogburn. He most recently made an appearance with the renowned Schwob Jazz Orchestra, opening their concert with a powerful chart titled “Get on Goin’!”