BILL KALINKOS – Clarinetist, National Gallery of Art New Music Ensemble

Originally from Queens, New York City, clarinetist Bill Kalinkos enjoys a diverse musical career as a member of Alarm Will Sound, Ensemble Signal, Deviant Septet, San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, and National Gallery of Art New Music Ensemble. In addition, Bill has played with groups such as Eco Ensemble and East Coast Contemporary Ensemble. Recognized by the Washington Post as a "notable contemporary music specialist", he has been fortunate enough to work with and premiere pieces by many acclaimed composers. As an orchestral player, Bill is a member of IRIS Orchestra, and has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, New World Symphony, Spoleto Festival USA, the Wordless Music Orchestra, and CityMusic Cleveland. Upon arrival to the San Francisco Bay area in 2011, Bill joined the faculty of the University of California at Santa Cruz and Berkeley, and was appointed principal clarinetist of the Oakland East Bay Symphony. As a recording artist, he can be heard on the Cantaloupe, Nonesuch, Euroarts, Naxos, Mode, Orange Mountain, and Albany Records labels.