Praised for his “exceptional mastery of the clarinet, effortlessly shown in harsh fortissimo staccatos and soft legato solos” (Tunitemusic), Hank Landrum has dazzled stages across the U.S. and abroad in solo, chamber, and orchestral settings alike. He currently holds the position of Second Clarinet of the Charleston Symphony, as well as Utility Clarinet of the Chicago Sinfonietta. Other orchestral engagements have included guest appearances with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony, Omaha Symphony, New World Symphony, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and more. Hank has held positions and fellowships at festivals such as Spoleto Festival USA, Sunflower Music Festival, Buzzard’s Bay Musicfest, the New York String Orchestra Seminar, Aspen Music Festival, the National Repertory Orchestra, and more.
As a soloist, Dr. Landrum has made appearances with both the University of Texas Symphony Orchestra, as the winner of the University Concerto Competition, and the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, performing Copland’s Clarinet Concerto and Crusell’s Clarinet Concerto no. 3 respectively. Furthermore, he has been heard abroad, as a former finalist in the International Clarinet Association’s Young Artist Competition in Oostende, Belgium. As a chamber musician, Hank has performed recitals with Chamber Music Charleston, the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, and his former woodwind quintet, Quintessence. Dr. Landrum has also released music independently and with Ladoga Records. His debut album, Brahms: Clarinet Quintet, along with his latest collaboration, Messiaen: Quatuor pour la Fin du Temps (Quartet for the End of Time), can be heard on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming platforms.
Committed to cultivating all generations of clarinetists, Dr. Landrum holds the position of Adjunct Professor of Clarinet at the College of Charleston, where he also holds a competitive studio of Middle and High School students. He has given masterclasses at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of South Florida. While pursuing his doctorate, Dr. Landrum also served as the Assistant Instructor of Clarinet at the University of Texas at Austin. Hank also holds his Doctoral and Master’s degrees from UT, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. His teachers and mentors have included Jonathan Gunn, Deborah Bish, Joaquin Valdepeñas, Sasha Potiomkin, and Jonathan Holden.
