Kathleen Costello, Clarinet

Kathleen Costello has served as Principal Clarinet with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 2006. Since joining the orchestra she has appeared as soloist with the renowned clarinetist David Shifrin, in addition to appearing as soloist in a variety of formats, including Steve Reich’s NY Counterpoint, a performance which was regarded as “flawlessly executed” by ARTS bham. Committed to both new music and innovation in the arts, Kathleen continues to spend time in Pittsburgh performing as a founding member of the ensemble IonSound Project. Dedicated to commissioning works of new music and collaborating with artists in a variety of disciplines, IonSound Project has received critical acclaim for their original programming, fresh approach to contemporary music, and commitment to the city of Pittsburgh. IonSound has two recordings with another scheduled for release in 2024. In addition to maintaining an active teaching studio both at home and at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Kathleen is a Romana’s Pilates certified instructor, and teaches at Steel City Pilates and Thrive Pilates. Recently, her passion for the visual arts has inspired her to rekindle her love for drawing and portraiture. To see her work or find out more information, please visit: www.kathleenbcostello.com.

Upcoming Concert: (S)Heroes June 8, 2024