Daniel Gilbert, Clarinet

Daniel Gilbert joined the faculty at University of Michigan as Associate Professor of Clarinet in 2007. Previously, he was Second Clarinet in the Cleveland Orchestra from 1995 to 2007. Mr. Gilbert is Principal Clarinet of CityMusic Cleveland. He is on the faculty of Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Institute of Music preparatory and continuing education divisions. He serves as Principal Clarinet of Classical Tahoe Festival and Napa Music Festival and is on the faculty of Colorado College Summer Music Festival and Round Top Music Festival. A native of New York City, Mr. Gilbert received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and both a Master of Music degree and Professional Studies Certificate from The Juilliard School. Prior to joining Cleveland Orchestra, Mr. Gilbert was an active freelancer in New York City with groups including Metropolitan Opera, American Ballet Theater, New Jersey Symphony, Solisti New York, Stamford Symphony and New Haven Symphony (principal clarinet1992-1995). Mr. Gilbert is artist/clinician for Backun Clarinet and Vandoren. His concerts and master classes have received critical acclaim. Mr. Gilbert’s teachers have included: David Weber, Robert Marcellus, Richard Waller, Burt Hara and Judith Kalin-Freeman. Mr. Gilbert plays exclusively on Buffet and Vandoren products.

Upcoming Concerts: Johannes Brahms, June 7, 2025
Appalachian Spring, June 8, 2025