Jake Pierson is a clarinetist and music educator based in Boston, Massachusetts. He maintains a private teaching studio and has taught at Boston University, Indiana University, the University of New Hampshire, and community music programs. He teaches beginners through pre-college students.
Jake is a founding member of the Emerald Chamber Ensemble, a collective of musicians looking to bring the Boston community together through engaging, interactive concerts. He also performs with the Boston Civic Symphony, Boston Chamber Symphony, and Boston Annex Players. An advocate for new music, he has premiered new works throughout his career, including the world premiere of Shulamit Ran’s opera Anne Frank.
Jake earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Clarinet Performance from Boston University, his Master of Music degree from Indiana University, and his Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of New Hampshire. At Boston University, he performed frequently in faculty showcase recitals and served as an Assistant Instructor of Aural Skills. Through his teaching and performing. His primary teachers include Rob Patterson, Howard Klug, Dr. Elizabeth Gunlogson, and Peter Bianca.
