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William Kirkley is a Music Lesson Instructor specializing in clarinet at the College of the Holy Cross. He holds a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) from the University of Arkansas. As an active orchestral and chamber musician, Kirkley performs with ensembles such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Cape Ann Symphony, and Lexington Symphony. He is a core member of Boston Musica Viva and the Auros Group for New Music, focusing on commissioning and recording contemporary works. Additionally, he teaches at Gordon College and Salem State University, and mentors with the Gordon Symphony. His performances have been praised for their emotional intensity, and he has recorded on labels including CRI and New World.
Kirkley’s education includes studies under notable clarinetists Robert Umiker, Robert Marcellus, and Anthony Gigliotti. He regularly gives recitals and masterclasses at Northeast institutions like the New England Conservatory and Harvard University, emphasizing both traditional and avant-garde repertoires.
His professional affiliations include roles as principal clarinetist in multiple orchestras and collaborations with groups dedicated to new music. No specific grants or awards are listed, though his contributions to contemporary music composition and performance are highlighted through his ensemble work.
