Brad Pilcher | Clarinetist and Composer

Brad Pilcher is a clarinetist currently studying under renowned clarinet performer and educator Dr. Jackie McIlwain; he previously studied under Dr. Deborah Bish, Dr. Jonathan Holden, and Dr. Lisa Oberlander.

Brad is pursuing a DMA in the University of Southern Mississippi Clarinet Studio, where he currently serves as a Graduate Assistant. He plays in the USM Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, and also enjoys collaborating with the Graduate Woodwind Quintet. Outside of ensemble appointments, he is the co-director of the USM Clarinet Choir, and teaches private lessons.

As a Masters student at Florida State University, Brad made appearances as a feature performer, composer, and arranger in a variety of Ensembles, including the University Wind Orchestra, University Symphony Orchestra, Polymorphia New Music Ensemble, and the FSU Graduate Clarinet Choir. In his undergraduate studies at Columbus State University, he performed in the Schwob Wind Ensemble and Schwob Philharmonic, 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, the Rivercenter for the Performing Arts (Columbus GA), and The Convention Centre Dublin (Ireland). As a composer, he has enjoyed success Freelancing and submitting scores for calls for scores, most notably the FSU Polymorphia Call for Scores in Spring 2025.