d'Art Richard

Bio

d'Art is a musician, student, and educator from Virginia with over a decade of clarinet experience. He has been a clarinetist and bass clarinetist in wind ensembles, symphony orchestras, numerous chamber ensembles, and also teaches clarinet privately. Aside from the clarinet, he is also a bagpiper with solo and ensemble playing experience. He has successfully auditioned for multiple state and national level ensembles, including being selected as principal bass clarinetist for the 2023 National Intercollegiate Band. 

Education

d'Art is currently a graduate student at Arizona State University pursuing a masters degree in clarinet performance. In 2024, he graduated summa cum laude from Radford University in Virginia with a bachelors degree in music education. He was also the recipient of Radford's "Highlander Spirit Award" and the Department of Music's "Outstanding Music Scholar Award". At Radford, d'Art was a member of several sizes of instrumental and vocal ensembles, and he served as Pipe Sergeant for the Radford Univeristy Highlander Pipes and Drums.