John Kurokawa
Adjunct Instructor of Clarinet
Faculty Woodwind Quintet, clarinet
M364 CAC
(937)775-2346
john.kurokawa@wright.edu
John Kurokawa performs as the principal clarinetist of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he has held since 1995. Mr. Kurokawa has been a featured soloist with the Dayton Philharmonic performing the concertos of John Adams, W.A. Mozart, John Williams, and Gerald Finzi. He is also the principal clarinetist of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra and spends the latter part of his summers performing in the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his performing, Mr. Kurokawa also maintains a busy teaching schedule and participates in several chamber music ensembles, including the Dayton Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet and the award winning Prestige Clarinet Quartet, which has been a featured ensemble at both the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest and the Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium. Mr. Kurokawa performs exclusively on the Yamaha CSG Clarinet and is a Yamaha Performing Artist.
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