Brad Pilcher | Clarinetist and Composer

Brad Pilcher is a clarinetist at the University of Southern Mississippi. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, he has performed throughout the southern United States, as well as internationally at the 2024 ICA ClarinetFest Conference in Dublin, Ireland. He currently holds positions in the University of Southern Mississippi Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Graduate Wind Quintet. Previously, he earned appointments to the Florida State University Wind Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra, the Columbus State University Wind Ensemble, Philharmonic, and Contemporary Ensemble, as well as in chamber orchestras across the southeast. Additionally, he had the privilege of performing with members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra while at Columbus State University in 2023.

Brad holds a BM in clarinet performance from Columbus State University’s Schwob School of Music, studying with Dr. Lisa Oberlander. Additionally, he holds an MM in woodwind performance from Florida State University, studying with Dr. Deborah Bish and Dr. Jonathan Holden. At the University of Southern Mississippi, he serves as a Clarinet Studio graduate assistant, where he assists with the needs of the USM Clarinet Studio, co-directs the USM Clarinet Choir, performs in the Graduate Woodwind Quintet, and holds appointments in the university bands and orchestra.