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John Bruce Yeh is a renowned clarinetist and faculty member at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts. He joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) in 1977 as the first Asian musician and remains the longest-serving clarinetist in CSO history. Currently serving as Assistant Principal and Solo E-flat Clarinet, he has performed globally as a soloist and chamber musician.
- First Asian musician appointed to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1977)
- Director of Chicago Pro Musica (Grammy Award, 1986)
- Co-founder of Birds and Phoenix quartet bridging Eastern and Western musical cultures
Research & Performance Interests: Specializes in clarinet performance, contemporary classical music, and cross-cultural musical collaborations. His work emphasizes premiering new compositions, with dedications from composers like Ralph Shapey and John Williams.
Scientific Awards & Honors:
- Grammy Award for Best New Classical Artist (as director of Chicago Pro Musica, 1986)
- Prize winner at Munich International Music Competition (1982)
- Prize winner at Naumburg Clarinet Competition (1985)
Yeh has released over a dozen acclaimed recordings, including the Naxos disc Synergy with his family members. He actively promotes musical education through affiliations with Roosevelt University and Midwest Young Artists.
