Caleb Rose is a clarinetist and saxophonist based in San Francisco, California. From orchestral and chamber works to new music and improvisation, Caleb hones his craft as a multi-faceted artist. Originally drawn to the clarinet after listening to Don Byron and Benny Goodman, he has always admired and taken inspiration from jazz and non-classical genres towards his own music-making. He particularly enjoys creating striking musical moments with others in small ensemble settings; there is nothing more satisfying than flowing in and out of melodies with others and communicating through sound.
In San Francisco, Caleb has both taken the opportunity to perform principal clarinet on a variety of works in his conservatory orchestra as well as to play at SFJAZZ, accompanying Ambrose Akinmusire and Terri Lyne Carrington in ensembles. He is also co-founder of the SF-based chamber collective, The Bridge Music Collective.
Caleb’s approach as an educator is fundamentals-based while tailoring lessons to each student’s individual interests and needs. Every student will learn differently, but every student must understand and implement certain basics of playing clarinet or saxophone such as air support, embouchure, articulation, and tongue position. Caleb takes special care to set up his students for success in music by ensuring that their practice and playing is comfortable and sustainable with the goal of improving every day.
Caleb received his Bachelor of Music at Oberlin Conservatory, and his Master of Music at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. His major teachers include Richard Hawkins and Carey Bell.