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

John Gibson, Composer In-Residence

The ensemble consists of students, alumni, clarinet enthusiasts, and retired professional players, playing original compositions and arranged music in a variety of styles. We regularly play at venues in the Portland area.

Concert Schedule and Details Zephyr Clarinet Choir

Interested in playing with us?

Please email Zephyr Clarinet Choir at info@zephyrclarinetchoir.org

Clarinet Masquerade Waltz (2018)

Work for Clarinet Choir commissioned by Barbara Heilmair written for the Zephyr Clarinet Choir.

Premiere Performance: Portland State University, 2019

Purchase: Clarinet Masquerade Waltz, Sheet Music

Zephyros In Our Garden (2021)

Work for Clarinet Choir written encouraged by Barbara Heilmair for the Zephyr Clarinet Choir.

Premiere Performance: ICA ClarinetFest 2022, Reno/ Nevada

Purchase: Zephyros in Our Garden, Sheet Music

Nocturne For 12 Clarinets (2021)

A meditative work for 10 Clarinets in Bb and 2 Bass Clarinets.This composition was presented as a gift to Barbara Heilmair during the COVID-19 Pandemic, creating a silver lining of future performances for the Zephyr Clarinet Choir.

Premiere Performance: ICA ClarinetFest 2022, Reno/ Nevada