Dr. Anthony Costa

Biography

Anthony J. Costa is a professor of clarinet at Penn State University, where he is an active performer and dedicated artist-teacher. He has taught clarinet music courses at various institutions, including Otterbein College and Ashland University. As a collaborative artist, Costa has participated in Chamber Music America's 'Rural Residency Program' working within communities in Mississippi County, Arkansas. He has an extensive background as an orchestral clarinetist, serving as a utility clarinetist and bass clarinetist with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dayton Opera Orchestra during 1999-2011, and he performed as principal clarinetist with the Penn's Woods Music Festival Orchestra in 2009. Costa has worked with numerous orchestras across Ohio and Pennsylvania, collaborating with renowned artists and performing in prestigious events, including the International Double Reed Society conference and the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest. He is committed to mentoring young clarinetists, helping them reach esteemed music festivals and competitions. Costa holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and further advanced degrees from Temple University and The Ohio State University, with influences from renowned clarinet instructors along his journey.

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