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Richard Mathias Richard Mathias, clarinet, studied composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with Ivan Tcherepnin, Robert Moran, and John Adams; electronic music with Alden Jenks; and clarinet with Philip Fath and Donald O'Brien. His studies continued in numerous Bay Area nightclubs where he worked with Rhythm and Blues groups, salsa bands, and jazz ensembles. Compositions include works for chamber groups and big bands. Dick is active as a freelance woodwind performer, playing saxophone, clarinet and flute. Recent work includes performances with the Oakland and Napa Symphonies, the San Francisco production of Phantom of the Opera and the national touring company of Music of the Night. He has taught at Holy Names College and currently teaches at The Nueva School in Hillsborough. O1C Performances: Sounds New |
