John McKimmey

First university student to perform Will Cole's transcription of the Copland Clarinet Concerto with a wind ensemble.Graduate US Naval School Of Music and Western Washington University.Taught 25 years public school.Private students First Chair Anchorage Youth Symphony,First Chair Clarinetist All Northwest Band (Alaska,Washington,Oregon,Idaho,Wyoming,Montana).Professional experience over 50 years including:Principal Clarinetist and Tenor Saxophonist in military bands.Member and soloist Yakima Symphony.7 years soloist Anchorage Jazz Ensemble.In New Orleans with Eddie Bayard,Otis Bazoon,Roy Liberto.Featured Jazz Soloist for Flip Wilson,Rich Little,Bob Hope Shows.4 years soloist Young At Heart Big Band,1 year soloist After Six Orchestra.Currently Featured Soloist Swingin' Ravens.