Joe Philpott

Joe Philpott plays clarinet with the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America. He is a member of the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, and Clarinet Quartet. Sergeant Philpott is a native of Conyers, Georgia. He began studying clarinet at the age of ten while performing with his school band and in chamber groups with friends and family members. These early years also involved Georgia Allstate Band, Governor's Honor's Program, and The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. Upon graduating from high school he pursued a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance from Northwestern University under the instruction of Russell Dagon and a Masters of Music Degree from the University of Georgia as a student of D. Ray McClellan. Prior to enlisting in the Air Force he was the adjunct professor of clarinet at Georgia College & State University from 2007-2010. In addition, he held a private studio of twenty-five elementary and middle school students while freelancing with local orchestras, and performing solo recitals.