Erin gives us a power reminder that you never know who's watching, who you're inspiring, or how your actions might uplift someone else!
Erin is the Principal Clarinet player for the Ballet West Orchestra. She began her tenure with the orchestra in 2014 and continues to be thrilled at every opportunity to play with the group. Before joining the Ballet West Orchestra, she played a season with the Utah Symphony and was the principal clarinetist with the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra from 2007-2014.
In this episode, Erin reminds us all to keep our inner child close to the surface. She currently resides in Utah with her husband and son!
She is the Principal Clarinet player for the Ballet West Orchestra. She began her tenure with the orchestra in 2014 and continues to be thrilled at every opportunity to play with the group. Before joining the Ballet West Orchestra, she played a season with the Utah Symphony and was the principal clarinetist with the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra from 2007-2014.
In this episode, conductor Tamara Dworetz shares the wisdom she’s gathered from mentors, colleagues, and life experiences that have shaped her journey on and off the podium. She offers an honest and inspiring look at what it means to grow as both a musician and a person.
Season 3 is here! And for the first time, we’re branching out beyond clarinetists. Our first guest is conductor Tamara Dworetz, who shares her experiences and the power of musical connection, on and off the podium.
American conductor Tamara Dworetz is driven by her belief in the power of classical music to inspire, spread joy and enrich the human experience. Dworetz's 2025-26 season includes debuts with the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SONA). Tamara is in her 3rd season as Artistic Director & Conductor of the Georgia Philharmonic, which performs five subscription concerts a year, in addition to special events like World Wrestling Entertainment & DragonCon.
During the second half of her interview, Amanda and Amy appreciated Adria's positive mindset and adaptability!
Adria Sutherland joined the faculty at Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 as the Beeler Professor of Clarinet, and she is the Kentucky state chair of the International Clarinet Association. Dr. Sutherland received her Doctorate of Musical Arts degree at the University of Kentucky, her Master of Music degree at East Carolina University, and her Bachelor of Music degree at Morehead State University. She additionally holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Previous collegiate teaching positions include Berea College, Morehead State University, Transylvania University, Georgetown College, and Asbury College.
Adria Sutherland shares her insights on adapting and being flexible, and its positive impact on her parenting and teaching.
Adria Sutherland joined the faculty at Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 as the Beeler Professor of Clarinet, and she is the Kentucky state chair of the International Clarinet Association. Dr. Sutherland received her Doctorate of Musical Arts degree at the University of Kentucky, her Master of Music degree at East Carolina University, and her Bachelor of Music degree at Morehead State University. She additionally holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Previous collegiate teaching positions include Berea College, Morehead State University, Transylvania University, Georgetown College, and Asbury College.
This week, Carrie offers her insights on the postpartum healing process and suggests ways it can be enhanced for better recovery.
Carrie RavenStem is a distinguished clarinetist and educator based in the Louisville/Southern Indiana area. As both a freelance musician and teacher, she has performed with renowned orchestras and ensembles, including the Kentucky Opera, Louisville Ballet, NouLou Chamber Players, Sacred Winds, Louisville Chamber Winds, Louisville Orchestra, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Classical Symphony Orchestra, and Keep Louisville Symphonic. Her passion lies in championing living composers and fostering the appreciation of contemporary music
Carrie RavenStem shares how she carefully juggles her busy life as a musician, educator, and mom!
She is a distinguished clarinetist and educator based in the Louisville/Southern Indiana area. As both a freelance musician and teacher, she has performed with renowned orchestras and ensembles, including the Kentucky Opera, Louisville Ballet, NouLou Chamber Players, Sacred Winds, Louisville Chamber Winds, Louisville Orchestra, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Classical Symphony Orchestra, and Keep Louisville Symphonic. Her passion lies in championing living composers and fostering the appreciation of contemporary music
Rachael Stutzman Cohen is an active performer and highly sought after clarinet instructor. She currently holds the position of Second Clarinet with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and has regularly performed with the Richmond and the Sarasota Orchestras. Mrs. Cohen has also performed with orchestras across the Southwestern PA region including Pittsburgh Opera, Harrisburg, Wheeling, Canton and Erie Philharmonic. Previously, Mrs. Cohen held the position of Bass Clarinet with the Kansas City Symphony. She has also performed with such prestigious orchestras as the Pittsburgh Symphony, Aspen Music Festival, and Britt Festival Orchestra and been led under the batons of Christoph von Dohnányi, Gerard Schwarz, Tito Muños, James Gaffigan and Grammy winner Teddy Abrams.
Mrs. Cohen enjoys performing chamber music as a member of Kassia Ensemble, an all woman group comprised of 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, harp and clarinet. Kassia performs a wide range of classical music, emphasizing gender equality in its programming. The Ensemble has performed all over the Southwestern PA region and toured in Florida and Oregon. They have commissioned and premiered many works including those by Judith Shatin, Osnat Netzer and Nancy Galbraith. Kassia Ensemble co-presented the Pittsburgh premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s opera Song From The Uproar with an all-woman ensemble. Mrs. Cohen can be heard on the album Silent Spring, featuring the music of Dr. Mark Fromm, performed and produced by Trillium Ensemble.
Mrs. Cohen enjoys teaching all levels of music students. In addition to her appointment at the University of Pittsburgh, she has taught at Slippery Rock University and Fairmont State University (WV). She has given master classes at Truman State University (MO) and the University of South Florida and is a regular educational contributor to Pittsburgh’s, Steel City Clarinet Day. Mrs. Cohen maintains a private studio at Johnstonbaugh’s Music Center. She received her BFA and MAM from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied with Thomas Thompson of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Mrs. Cohen has also studied with Victoria Luperi, Ron Samuels, Dick Page, Dennis Smylie, and Paul Demers.
Rachael Stutzman Cohen is an active performer and highly sought after clarinet instructor. She currently holds the position of Second Clarinet with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and has regularly performed with the Richmond and the Sarasota Orchestras. Mrs. Cohen has also performed with orchestras across the Southwestern PA region including Pittsburgh Opera, Harrisburg, Wheeling, Canton and Erie Philharmonic. Previously, Mrs. Cohen held the position of Bass Clarinet with the Kansas City Symphony. She has also performed with such prestigious orchestras as the Pittsburgh Symphony, Aspen Music Festival, and Britt Festival Orchestra and been led under the batons of Christoph von Dohnányi, Gerard Schwarz, Tito Muños, James Gaffigan and Grammy winner Teddy Abrams.
Mrs. Cohen enjoys performing chamber music as a member of Kassia Ensemble, an all woman group comprised of 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, harp and clarinet. Kassia performs a wide range of classical music, emphasizing gender equality in its programming. The Ensemble has performed all over the Southwestern PA region and toured in Florida and Oregon. They have commissioned and premiered many works including those by Judith Shatin, Osnat Netzer and Nancy Galbraith. Kassia Ensemble co-presented the Pittsburgh premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s opera Song From The Uproar with an all-woman ensemble. Mrs. Cohen can be heard on the album Silent Spring, featuring the music of Dr. Mark Fromm, performed and produced by Trillium Ensemble.
Mrs. Cohen enjoys teaching all levels of music students. In addition to her appointment at the University of Pittsburgh, she has taught at Slippery Rock University and Fairmont State University (WV). She has given master classes at Truman State University (MO) and the University of South Florida and is a regular educational contributor to Pittsburgh’s, Steel City Clarinet Day. Mrs. Cohen maintains a private studio at Johnstonbaugh’s Music Center. She received her BFA and MAM from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied with Thomas Thompson of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Mrs. Cohen has also studied with Victoria Luperi, Ron Samuels, Dick Page, Dennis Smylie, and Paul Demers.
This week, Theresa Martin shares the story of her journey to becoming ABD, offering insight into the challenges and triumphs along the way. She is an internationally recognized composer of energetic, melodious, and rhythmically driven music who often draws her inspiration from literature, images, nature, and personal experiences. She enjoys writing music for chamber groups and large ensembles, and given her expertise in clarinet performance, is frequently commissioned to write for the instrument. She has been commissioned by internationally prominent soloists including clarinetists Robert Spring, Joshua Gardner, Jana Starling, and Wesley Ferreira, tubaist Sam Pilafian, oboist Michele Fiala, bassoonist Albie Micklich, as well as organizations such as the Barnett Foundation of Chicago, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, the Arizona Wind Symphony, the Kairos Trio, Eufonix Tuba-Euphonium Quartet, the 10th and Broadway Clarinet Quartet, the University of Wisconsin Fox Valley Concert Band, and the Arizona State University Wind Ensemble. She has been awarded recognition by the American Composer’s Forum, ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer's Competition, and NACUSA Young Composer’s Competition, and she has received several ASCAPlus awards. Her music has been performed in Canada, Great Britain, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Sweden, Spain, China, Taiwan, and Tanzania. Her pieces are performed at international and national conferences such as the International Double Reed Society Conference, International Alliance for Women Congress, European Clarinet Association Festival, Xi’an International Clarinet Festival, multiple International Clarinet Association Clarinetfests, the Society of Composers, Inc. National Conferences, College Music Society Regional Conferences, Aspen Summer Music Festival, Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Georgia Music Educators Association Conference, American Composer’s Alliance Summer Music Festival, the TMEA Convention, and the CBDNA National Conference. Studying both composition and clarinet performance, she received her DMA in composition at the University of Michigan and Masters’ degrees in composition and clarinet performance at Arizona State University.
Dr. Martin currently has a studio in Wisconsin, where she teaches private lessons in composition, clarinet, and piano. She also appears as guest lecturer at universities around the country and locally. Her music is self-publishied via Verdant Publishing. As a clarinetist and pianist, she performs regularly in local ensembles. In addition to her musical activities, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son and daughter.
Amanda and Amy got to chat with composer, clarinetist, and mom of 2, Theresa Martin! She is an internationally recognized composer of energetic, melodious, and rhythmically driven music who often draws her inspiration from literature, images, nature, and personal experiences. She enjoys writing music for chamber groups and large ensembles, and given her expertise in clarinet performance, is frequently commissioned to write for the instrument. She has been commissioned by internationally prominent soloists including clarinetists Robert Spring, Joshua Gardner, Jana Starling, and Wesley Ferreira, tubaist Sam Pilafian, oboist Michele Fiala, bassoonist Albie Micklich, as well as organizations such as the Barnett Foundation of Chicago, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, the Arizona Wind Symphony, the Kairos Trio, Eufonix Tuba-Euphonium Quartet, the 10th and Broadway Clarinet Quartet, the University of Wisconsin Fox Valley Concert Band, and the Arizona State University Wind Ensemble. She has been awarded recognition by the American Composer’s Forum, ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer's Competition, and NACUSA Young Composer’s Competition, and she has received several ASCAPlus awards. Her music has been performed in Canada, Great Britain, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Sweden, Spain, China, Taiwan, and Tanzania. Her pieces are performed at international and national conferences such as the International Double Reed Society Conference, International Alliance for Women Congress, European Clarinet Association Festival, Xi’an International Clarinet Festival, multiple International Clarinet Association Clarinetfests, the Society of Composers, Inc. National Conferences, College Music Society Regional Conferences, Aspen Summer Music Festival, Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Georgia Music Educators Association Conference, American Composer’s Alliance Summer Music Festival, the TMEA Convention, and the CBDNA National Conference. Studying both composition and clarinet performance, she received her DMA in composition at the University of Michigan and Masters’ degrees in composition and clarinet performance at Arizona State University.
Dr. Martin currently has a studio in Wisconsin, where she teaches private lessons in composition, clarinet, and piano. She also appears as guest lecturer at universities around the country and locally. Her music is self-publishied via Verdant Publishing. As a clarinetist and pianist, she performs regularly in local ensembles. In addition to her musical activities, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son and daughter.
In the second half of their interview, Melissa and Donna reveal how the four of them cultivate a supportive, empowering environment that allows each member to thrive as musicians, creating a safe space where they can truly flourish together.
This week, Amanda and Amy sat down with Melissa Lander and Donna Noyes, the other dynamic half of Voix Des Femmes. Be sure to tune in to the full episode to discover who was the first person Melissa played for after her extended break from performing—trust us, you won't want to miss it!
In this episode, Jenn & Laura continue to discuss their experiences in the military. Laura also shares the stressful events that took place on her daughter's first day in childcare.
Jennifer Everhart and Laura Grantier offer their ingisht on life in the military as a musician-mom.
Erin Svoboda-Scott has held the position of Associate Principal and E-flat Clarinet since 2013. Originally from the East Coast, Erin began her musical studies with the piano at the age of five and clarinet at nine. She earned degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music, Temple University, and Manhattan School of Music where she studied with Thomas Martin of the Boston Symphony, Ricardo Morales of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Mark Nuccio of the New York Philharmonic and Houston Symphony respectively. She spent her summers at the Tanglewood Music Center, Marlboro Music Festival, Pacific Music Festival, and Aspen Music Festival. Erin freelanced in New York City after she graduated, playing with such ensembles as the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, and American Symphony Orchestra. She spent a year as the Assistant/2nd/E-flat clarinetist in the Colorado Symphony before moving to Utah. Also an active chamber musician and soloist, she recorded the trio Tibetan Dances on Spring Dreams with Cho-Liang Lin on violin and the composer, Bright Sheng, on piano. Erin also premiered Michael Gandolfi’s Concerto for Clarinet and Bassoon with her father, Richard Svoboda, on the bassoon.
When not performing, Erin enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, biking, and skiing the greens. She and her husband have two corgis and a dachshund.
Erin Svoboda-Scott has held the position of Associate Principal and E-flat Clarinet since 2013. Originally from the East Coast, Erin began her musical studies with the piano at the age of five and clarinet at nine. She earned degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music, Temple University, and Manhattan School of Music where she studied with Thomas Martin of the Boston Symphony, Ricardo Morales of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Mark Nuccio of the New York Philharmonic and Houston Symphony respectively. She spent her summers at the Tanglewood Music Center, Marlboro Music Festival, Pacific Music Festival, and Aspen Music Festival. Erin freelanced in New York City after she graduated, playing with such ensembles as the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, and American Symphony Orchestra. She spent a year as the Assistant/2nd/E-flat clarinetist in the Colorado Symphony before moving to Utah. Also an active chamber musician and soloist, she recorded the trio Tibetan Dances on Spring Dreams with Cho-Liang Lin on violin and the composer, Bright Sheng, on piano. Erin also premiered Michael Gandolfi’s Concerto for Clarinet and Bassoon with her father, Richard Svoboda, on the bassoon.
When not performing, Erin enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, biking, and skiing the greens. She and her husband have two corgis and a dachshund.
Julianne Kirk Doyle joined the faculty of the Crane School of Music in 2006 and serves as Professor of Clarinet and Admissions/Auditions Coordinator. Dr. Doyle co-coordinates the acclaimed Potsdam Single Reed Summit and Woodwind Summit. She also served as Director of the Crane Youth Music Camp from 2009-2023.
Dr. Doyle is the New York State Chair for the International Clarinet Association and served as Pedagogy Coordinator from 2022-2024.
Dr. Doyle's Debut CD Dante Dances premiered in 2019 including works by Crane Composers Arthur Frackenpohl and Elliot DelBorgo as well as Dan Welcher and New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn. She joined saxophonist Robert Young and pianist David Heinick on Young's 2018 album Hybrid, performing Heinick's four letter words which she and Young commissioned for premiere at the 2016 International Clarinet Association Conference in Baton Rouge, LA.
An active soloist and chamber musician, she is a member of the Aria Reed Trio and serves as Principal Clarinet with the Orchestra of Northern New York and Northern Symphonic Winds. She has also performed with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta, Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Amici Orchestra, Light Opera Oklahoma, Tulsa Philharmonic, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Eastman Wind Ensemble including a tour to Japan, Taiwan and Macau, Eastman Philharmonia and Eastman Opera Orchestra.
Passionate about the music of our time, Julianne has taken part in numerous commissions and consortiums for works by Jenni Brandon, Paul Schoenfeld, Margaret Brower, Jim Stephenson, Erich Stem, Kevin Poelking, Nathalie Grooms, Samuel Hunter, Luke Ellard, Theresa Martin and Tyler Mazone as well as her colleagues at Crane: Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez, Timothy Sullivan, Jerod Sommerfeldt and David Heinick. She looks forward to being part of many more consortiums and commission projects to continue to grow the 21st Century Clarinet Repertoire.
Dr. Doyle is constantly exploring solutions to the Stress Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (SVPI/Soft Palatal Air Leak) in wind playing. She has published articles and given conference presentations for pathways to alleviation and prevention. She has assisted numerous professionals and students in minimizing and correcting soft palate air leak. Through virtual platforms and in person, she is excited to now offer a lecture presentation on the topic to collegiate studios around the country.
Dr. Doyle has performed and presented at numerous conferences including the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest, International Double Reed Society Conference, New York State School Music Association Conference, New York State Band Directors Association, Mid-America Center for Contemporary Music, the Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium and has given master classes for Juilliard Summerwinds, Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, Aria Summer Music Academy, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Louisiana State University, University of Arkansas-Ft. Smith, Bowling Green State University, Oakland University, and Nazareth College.
Prior to joining the faculty at Crane, she held teaching positions at Ball State University, University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, Eastman Community Music School, Hochstein School of Music and Nazareth College.
She holds the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees in Performance and Literature and Arts Leadership Certificate from the Eastman School of Music and a Bachelors of Music from the University of Oklahoma. Her primary teachers include Jon Manasse, David Etheridge and Bradford Behn.
Dr. Doyle is honored to be an artist with Backun Musical Services and DANSR/Vandoren.
Julianne Kirk Doyle joined the faculty of the Crane School of Music in 2006 and serves as Professor of Clarinet and Admissions/Auditions Coordinator. Dr. Doyle co-coordinates the acclaimed Potsdam Single Reed Summit and Woodwind Summit. She also served as Director of the Crane Youth Music Camp from 2009-2023.
Dr. Doyle is the New York State Chair for the International Clarinet Association and served as Pedagogy Coordinator from 2022-2024.
Dr. Doyle's Debut CD Dante Dances premiered in 2019 including works by Crane Composers Arthur Frackenpohl and Elliot DelBorgo as well as Dan Welcher and New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn. She joined saxophonist Robert Young and pianist David Heinick on Young's 2018 album Hybrid, performing Heinick's four letter words which she and Young commissioned for premiere at the 2016 International Clarinet Association Conference in Baton Rouge, LA.
An active soloist and chamber musician, she is a member of the Aria Reed Trio and serves as Principal Clarinet with the Orchestra of Northern New York and Northern Symphonic Winds. She has also performed with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta, Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Amici Orchestra, Light Opera Oklahoma, Tulsa Philharmonic, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Eastman Wind Ensemble including a tour to Japan, Taiwan and Macau, Eastman Philharmonia and Eastman Opera Orchestra.
Passionate about the music of our time, Julianne has taken part in numerous commissions and consortiums for works by Jenni Brandon, Paul Schoenfeld, Margaret Brower, Jim Stephenson, Erich Stem, Kevin Poelking, Nathalie Grooms, Samuel Hunter, Luke Ellard, Theresa Martin and Tyler Mazone as well as her colleagues at Crane: Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez, Timothy Sullivan, Jerod Sommerfeldt and David Heinick. She looks forward to being part of many more consortiums and commission projects to continue to grow the 21st Century Clarinet Repertoire.
Dr. Doyle is constantly exploring solutions to the Stress Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (SVPI/Soft Palatal Air Leak) in wind playing. She has published articles and given conference presentations for pathways to alleviation and prevention. She has assisted numerous professionals and students in minimizing and correcting soft palate air leak. Through virtual platforms and in person, she is excited to now offer a lecture presentation on the topic to collegiate studios around the country.
Dr. Doyle has performed and presented at numerous conferences including the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest, International Double Reed Society Conference, New York State School Music Association Conference, New York State Band Directors Association, Mid-America Center for Contemporary Music, the Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium and has given master classes for Juilliard Summerwinds, Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, Aria Summer Music Academy, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Louisiana State University, University of Arkansas-Ft. Smith, Bowling Green State University, Oakland University, and Nazareth College.
Prior to joining the faculty at Crane, she held teaching positions at Ball State University, University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, Eastman Community Music School, Hochstein School of Music and Nazareth College.
She holds the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees in Performance and Literature and Arts Leadership Certificate from the Eastman School of Music and a Bachelors of Music from the University of Oklahoma. Her primary teachers include Jon Manasse, David Etheridge and Bradford Behn.
Dr. Doyle is honored to be an artist with Backun Musical Services and DANSR/Vandoren.