Dr. Thomas Parchman, clarinet
Thomas
Parchman, clarinetist, came to Maine in 1984 as a result of a joint
search between the University of Southern Maine and the Portland
Symphony Orchestra. He holds the rank of Associate Professor at USM,
and has been the Principal Clarinetist with the PSO since his arrival.
Dr. Parchman holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University
of Southern California, a Master of Music from Northwestern University,
and a Bachelor's degree in both Music Education and Performance from Southern
Methodist University. His principal teachers have been Clark Brody (Chicago
Symphony), Larry Combs (Chicago Symphony), Robert Marcellus (Cleveland
Orchestra), and Mitchell Lurie (Chicago Symphony and soloist). As a clarinetist
and saxophonist, Dr. Parchman performs music in a variety of styles from
concerti, sonatas, chamber music, orchestra, ballet, and opera. He has
been a member of the Spoleto Festival Orchestra since 1982, regularly performing
with the finest musicians in Europe and the Americas.
Dr. Parchman teaches courses for the Music Education program and music appreciation to non majors. He also teaches private clarinet and coaches chamber ensembles.
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Contact:
Thomas Parchman
University of Southern Maine School
of Music
37 College Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
207-780-5265
parchman@usm.maine.edu
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