Theresa Zick

Theresa Zick is a Chicago-based clarinetist. She was Acting Assistant Principal, Second, and E-flat Clarinet of the Nashville Symphony during the 2021 - 2023 seasons. In addition to Nashville, Theresa has performed with many groups including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, and the Sun Valley Festival Orchestra.

Theresa is also a recorded studio session musician. A dedicated teacher, Theresa has taught for over ten years. Most recently, she served as clarinet faculty at the Birch Creek Music Festival for the summer of 2023. Prior to her time in Nashville, she taught clarinet and general music for The People's Music School and the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Theresa holds a master’s degree from DePaul University and bachelor’s degrees in both clarinet performance and music education from the University of Michigan. Her primary teachers include: Stephen Williamson, Dan Gilbert, and Chad Burrow. Theresa plays on Henri Selmer Paris clarinets and is a Selmer Artist. When not playing the clarinet, Theresa enjoys spending time with her husband, Rory, and their cat and dog, Salem and Maggie.