David Pharris

David Pharris has been a member of the Minnesota Orchestra since 2005, and served as acting Associate Principal Clarinet from 2014-2016. In addition to his duties with the Minnesota Orchestra, David also performs regularly with the St. Paul-based chamber music group The Musical Offering and at the Grand Teton Music Festival.

David's career started in Florida, where for many years he performed with the Florida Orchestra and the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. He also served as Principal Clarinet of the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, and, from 2013-2014, as 2nd Clarinet of the Houston Symphony.