Ran Kampel

Israeli born clarinetist Ran Kampel enjoys a versatile career of solo, chamber music, orchestral performances, and teaching. He held principal clarinet positions with the Jacksonville Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony, and was a fellow with the New World Symphony. He also has performed as a guest musician with The Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. During the summers, Ran has performed at Salzburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Tanglewood, Yellow Barn, Krzyżowa-Music, Lakes Area, Aspen, Norfolk, Sarasota, Britten–Pears and Breckenridge music festivals.

Ran serves as assistant professor of clarinet at Baylor University School of Music, and has lead masterclasses around the world, including at the Eastman School of Music, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, University of Texas Austin, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, University of Maryland, Interlochen Arts Academy, Universidad de Costa Rica, Academia Filarmónica de Medellín (AFMED) in Colombia, and Givatayim Conservatory in Israel.

Ran’s book Clarinet Practice Unlocked is a comprehensive practice guide designed for clarinet students and educators at all levels. This book aims to help navigate the daunting task of practicing the clarinet, by offering clear, practical practice methods for tackling common challenges. It can be ordered online: https://conway-publications.com/product/clarinet-practice-unlocked-kampel/

Ran received degrees with high honors from USC Thornton School of Music and the Eastman School of Music. His primary teachers were Yehuda Gilad, Jon Manasse, Andrew Brown and Eva Wasserman-Margolis. Ran is a Buffet Crampon USA Performing Artist and performs exclusively on Buffet Crampon instruments. Outside the concert hall, he enjoys cooking, hiking, playing soccer and board games .