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Nicholas Davies

Nicholas Davies

Bass / Utility Clarinet

Nick Davies is the Bass/Utility Clarinet of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and was formerly the Principal Clarinet of the Great Falls Symphony and the Chinook Winds.

Nick holds degrees from Rice University and the University of Southern California.

Nick has performed as a substitute with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, Des Moines Metro Opera, Sarasota Opera Orchestra, Bozeman Symphony, and Santa Barbara Symphony.

As a soloist, Nick recently performed Frank Ticheli’s Clarinet Concerto alongside the composer and has performed as a soloist with ensembles such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and the USC Wind Ensemble. Mr. Davies has a strong interest in contemporary music and has held past fellowships with Ensemble Modern’s Klangspuren Schwaz, Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, and Spoleto Festival USA.  As a composer, his commissions include those from the Houston Grand Opera, Midic Winds, Webster Trio, and the Chicago Harp Quartet. Nick is the artistic director and founder of the Rossini Club, a chamber music organization based in Nantucket, Massachusetts, which is hosting its tenth season this year.