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Peter M Geldrich is the newly appointed Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Florida School of Music. Prior to his appointment at the University of Florida, Peter M Geldrich served as Associate Professor of Clarinet at Valdosta State University and held the Kay Jennett Principal Clarinet chair with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. Currently, Dr. Geldrich is Principal Clarinet in the Albany Symphony Orchestra (GA) and frequently performs with Sinfonia Gulf Coast. He has also served as guest principal clarinet with the Orquesta Sinfonica UANL in Monterrey, Mexico. As a featured soloist, Dr. Geldrich has appeared with the Montclair Symphony Orchestra (NJ), the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, the VSU Wind Ensemble, the VSU Faculty Jazz Ensemble, and the Carolina Master Chorale.

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Dr. Geldrich has performed at numerous regional, national, and international conferences including the International Clarinet Association’s Clarinetfest, the International Double Reed Society’s Conference, the World Alliance of Symphonic Band Ensembles International Conference, the National Flute Association’s Convention, the Music by Women Festival, the Society of Composers, Inc. National Conference, and the Alabama MTNA Conference. Additionally, he has performed in Spain at the Burgos International Music Festival and in Germany at the Sulzbach-Rosenberg International Music Festival.

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Dr. Geldrich received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of South Carolina. He received the Master of Music degree in clarinet performance from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Music in clarinet performance from the University of Maryland.