David Hattner is an American professional clarinetist and conductor currently serving as music director of the Portland Youth Philharmonic.
18 Facts About David Hattner
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David Hattner graduated from the Arts Academy in 1986 and enrolled in Northwestern University where he studied clarinet performance under Robert Marcellus.
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David Hattner earned a music degree with honors in 1990.
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David Hattner has participated in multimedia work with silent film both nationally and internationally.
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David Hattner was born to Louis and Joan Hattner, residents of Toledo, Ohio.
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David Hattner's father was not a musician but owned an extensive record collection which included classical music, which influenced David at a young age.
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David Hattner then spent three years at the Interlochen Arts Academy where he studied with Richard MacDowell and Frank Kowalsky, graduating in 1986.
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David Hattner has stated that his experiences at Interlochen inspired him to become a professional musician and conductor.
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David Hattner earned a music degree with honors from Northwestern in 1990.
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In 1996 David Hattner moved to New York City and became the principal clarinetist of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.
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David Hattner performed with the Garden State Philharmonic, Long Island Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and the Quintet of the Americas.
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David Hattner guest conducted the Oklahoma Chamber Ensemble and Garden State Philharmonic and organized benefit concerts at St Ignatius of Antioch Church in Manhattan to feed local residents.
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David Hattner has guest conducted the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble Sospeso, Eugene Symphony, International Contemporary Ensemble, and the Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra.
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David Hattner has been the principal clarinet with the Cascade Music Festival Orchestra in Bend for two seasons, the Key West Symphony Orchestra, and the New Jersey Opera Theater.
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David Hattner guest conducted the Oregon Mozart Players, an ensemble based in Eugene, in October 2011 as one of three finalists to fill the position of departing music director Glen Cortese.
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David Hattner guest conducted the Oregon State University Wind Ensemble and FearNoMusic in October 2011, followed by the University of Oregon Symphony in November 2011.
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In 2008 David Hattner was chosen from a field of 112 candidates to be the conductor and music director of the Portland Youth Philharmonic.
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David Hattner continues to perform clarinet in ensembles such as 45th Parallel, Martingale Ensemble and other projects.