
Andrew Perkins
Conductor/Clarinetist
Welcome to my website, showcasing my journey as an orchestral clarinetist and conductor. Explore my performances, collaborations and upcoming opportunities.
About
Andrew started learning clarinet from his father at the age of 8. Since then, he has performed with over a half dozen ensembles across Northeast Ohio as clarinetist and bass clarinetist. He is active chamber musician and orchestral player, where he champions the works of underrepresented demographics. Andrew founded the Serenity Chamber Players and Chorale as an outreach ensemble for his church and has led the ensemble in over 30 programs of sacred and classical music across Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia. He organized the Reimagined Masterworks series with Serenity, which presented audiences with chamber ensemble arrangements of classical music favorites, including Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor and Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 "From the New World".
Andrew has served as a choir director since the 2010, and has been appointed the principal conductor of the Press Play Orchestra beginning with their inaugural season in 2025-2026. He has served as the Assistant Conductor for the Video Game Symphony since 2024.
Andrew is an active member of his church, teaching Sunday School classes and leading congregational worship. He is married to the lovely Hannah and together they have three boys. He is a Cleveland sports fan and also follows professional darts and rugby. Andrew holds a master's degree in accounting from the University of Connecticut and is an active CPA and CIA.

Orchestral/Chamber Clarinet Experience
Current:
- Video Game Symphony (Cleveland, Ohio); Bass Clarinetist
- Cinematic Symphony Orchestra (Cleveland, Ohio); Auxiliary Clarinet
- Parma Symphony Orchestra (Parma, Ohio); Auxiliary Clarinet
- Serenity Chamber Players (Broadview Heights, Ohio); Clarinet
Past:
- Symphony West (Berea, Ohio); Bass Clarinet, Sub Principal
- Stark Community Band (Canton, Ohio); Bass Clarinet
- Cuyahoga Falls Community Band (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio); Clarinet
- Elegance! (Lakewood, Ohio); Guest Clarinetist
- Medina Symphony Orchestra (Medina, Ohio); Principal Clarinet