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Calvin Falwell
Clarinetist/Educator
Calvin performs on a regular basis with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, Johnstown Symphony and McKeesport Symphony. Previous positions include the Paducah Symphony Orchestra (KY) and The American Wind Symphony. He has performed with the Louisville Orchestra, Lexington Philharmonic and the Wheeling Symphony. He is also a substitute musician with the Bronx Symphony Orchestra.
His passion for contemporary classical music has resulted in solo appearances with the University of Louisville Wind Ensemble, Duquesne University Wind Symphony and the Duquesne Contemporary Ensemble. With a strong interest in contemporary classical music, calvin has had numerous pieces written for him by some of America's most promising young composers such as Todd Goodman, Joseph Hallman and Suzanne Polak. In the May 2008 he will be giving the premiere of two Concertos for Bass Clarinet by composers Todd Goodman and Joseph Hallman.
Calvin is currently Adjunct Professor of Music at Holy Family University and Lancaster Bible College. Former teaching positions include, Clarinet Instructor at the Creative and Performing Arts High School, Centers for the Musically Talented and Schenley High School in Pittsburgh, PA.
Mr. Falwell holds a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance from the University of Louisville and a Masters of Music in Clarinet Performance from Duquesne University. His principal teachers include, Ron Samuels, Richard Page, Tim Zavadil and Paul Demers. |
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