New Orchestra of Washington
Clarinetist Jeremy Eig’s musical interests run the gamut from solo performing to chamber
music, teaching, commissioning new music and arranging/editing works for clarinet
ensemble. He performs with the New Orchestra of Washington and is a frequent
performer in the Washington, DC area in venues ranging from Wolf Trap to the 9:30
Club. Previous projects included Neighborhood Concerts, which presented free chamber
music performance around Washington, DC, and the Clarinet Commission Collective that
formed a consortium to commission Sonatina No. 2 for Clarinet and Piano from
composer Paul Schoenfield. He also arranges and publishes works for clarinet ensembles
through JTown Publications. Dr. Eig completed his doctoral studies in 2008 at Stony
Brook University. He received the degrees of Master of Music and Artist Diploma from
Yale University, Bachelor of Music from the University of Michigan, and is a graduate of
the Interlochen Arts Academy. Principal teachers include David Shifrin, Alan Kay, Fred
Ormand, and Richard Hawkins. He has served in the US Navy Band since July 2012, and
holds the rank of Musician 1st Class.