Clarinetist Jeffrey O’Flynn enjoys an international reputation as a performer and teacher. Currently based in Utah (USA), he serves as associate professor of clarinet and woodwind area head at Utah Valley University. He also currently chairs the Department of Music at UVU, where he serves as that institution’s NASM representative.

Dr. O’Flynn has appeared with the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cincinnati Symphony, Cincinnati Opera, the Wichita Symphony, and the Richmond Symphony, among other ensembles. He also performed as principal clarinet of the Queen City Opera.

In demand as a recitalist and chamber collaborator, he has presented concerts in Utah, across the US, and abroad. He was the featured artist at the Hebei International Clarinet Festival (China), the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (Mexico City, Mexico) Taller de Clarinet, the University of Southern Mississippi Clarinet Day, and the Univeristy of Texas at Arlington Clarinet Day. As a soloist, he will give the Utah premiere of Jenni Brandon’s Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End in November 2023.

Other featured performances include recitals at the University of Arizona, Adams State University, and the Las Vegas Clarinet Day. Recent chamber performances include “My Private Body” by Christian Asplund at UVU, a concert at the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest 2022, and the American Single Reed Summit.

In addition to his performance credentials, Dr. O’Flynn has a successful record as a teacher. UVU clarinet graduates have perfect job placement in their chosen fields. Students have won positions in performing groups (band, orchestra, military), are excellent music educators, work as composers/arrangers, and more. UVU clarinetists have won the UVU Concerto Competition and regularly place in other competitions. A noted clinician, he has presented masterclasses and lectures around the world.

Dr. O’Flynn holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (DMA), Florida State University (MM), and Wichita State University (BM). Major mentors include Ixi Chen, Ron Aufmann, Frank Kowalsky, and Suzanne Tirk.