Zephyr Clarinet Choir

A Portland/ Oregon community organization dedicated to our love of playing the clarinet together.

BARBARA HEILMAIR, Director

ALEX CHRISTY, Associate Director and President

WHO WE ARE

The ensemble consists of students, alumni, clarinet enthusiasts, and retired professionals, playing original compositions and arranged music in a variety of styles.

We regularly play at venues in the Portland area, such as the Tigard Public Library, the Arlene Schnitzer Hall Foyer, or in churches.

Concert Schedule and Website

Interested in playing with us or having us perform at your venue?

Please email Zephyr Clarinet Choir at info@zephyrclarinetchoir.org

Sara Helena by Juan Castaneda, performed by ZCC in Fall, 2025

NEW COMPOSITIONS

The Zephyr Clarinet Choir has been fortunate to receive several new compositions from both local and internationally acclaimed composers.

Juan Castaneda

Sara Helena (2025)

Premiere Performance: Portland State University Single Reed Day, 2025

John Gibson

Zephyros In Our Garden (2021)

Premiere Performance: ICA ClarinetFest 2022, Reno/ Nevada

Bryan Johanson

Nocturne For 12 Clarinets (2021)

Premiere Performance: ICA ClarinetFest 2022, Reno/ Nevada

Nicole Buetti

Clarinet Masquerade Waltz (2018)

Premiere Performance: Portland State University, 2019

The Zephyr Clarinet Choir is a 501 (c) non-profit organization.