You can find me performing with…
Charleston Symphony
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Charleston, South Carolina and performs Masterworks and Pops series, Youth Orchestra concerts and more, at the Gaillard Center and dozens of other venues across the Lowcountry. Our mission is to inspire and engage our community through exceptional musical performances and educational programs.
North Charleston POPS!
The North Charleston POPS! is a fully professional orchestra dedicated to bringing music of a popular nature to the Lowcountry. We have a unique style of combining an orchestra with other genres of music and vocalists, as well as video delights. We pride ourselves on being innovative, unique, and totally entertaining.
Mount Pleasant Symphony
The Mount Pleasant Symphony Orchestra is composed of professional and amateur musicians from Charleston and the Lowcountry. Since 1995, we have been run by musicians, for musicians. We employ a contemporary approach in sharing and promoting symphonic music, maintaining excellence in performance and providing entertaining historical context in order to maximize accessibility. We are firm believers in the power of music; that it is has the power to unite people and bring communities together.
You can find me teaching with…
CHARLESTON LOW BRASS SEMINAR
Dr. Clarkson is the founder and director of the Charleston Low Brass Semniar. This three day, intensive day camp open to rising 8th Grade Students to college level low brass students.
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Clarkson is currently an Adjunct Professor at Charleston Southern University where he teaches Low Brass Ensemble, Music Appreciation, Brass Methods for Music Education majors and Music Theory 1. He is also an instructor for tuba, euphonium and trombone.
WANDO HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. Clarkson is the Brass Coordinator at Wando High School where he teaches Brass Area Curriculum Development, chamber music and is the marching band brass instructor.
Equipment
Eastman Tubas
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
Laskey Mouthpieces
Laskey Tuba Mouthpieces are a towering presence in low brass playing. With a thicker sound and more complex geometry, every aspect of a Laskey Tuba Mouthpiece, from the iconic rim to the exterior shape and cup, has been carefully designed to provide the clear articulation, precise slotting, and crisp response.
Glenn Cronhkite Gig Bags
Made with the finest top grain leathers and designed to fit 180+ specific tuba models into 90 unique patterns.
Resilience Oils
True Synthetic F-1 Valve Oil #1 Light. Designed specifically for instruments. It is the only oil on the market to directly help with oxidation of metals which will in turn help your pistons last longer, play faster and take your horn to a whole new level of quality.