ABOUT CLARE
Howard completed her composition degree in the spring of 2023 at the University of Saint Thomas, studying under Dr. Joshua Bauder and Michael Zocchi. Her works have been performed by diverse ensembles, including the Symphonic Wind Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Festival Orchestra, with an international premiere by Dr. Matthew George’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble in Greece marking a key milestone in her career. Now studying under David Biedenbender, Howard looks forward to continuing to grow in her craft for the rest of her life.
Clare Howard, a composer living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, uses a narrative-driven approach to her music, blending innovative orchestration with organic motivic development. Her compositions invite listeners to explore new aural landscapes, creating worlds where music becomes a shared language bridging the gap between composer and audience.