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Jay Shankar
clarinet
Jay is a master’s degree student at Colburn Conservatory studying with Yehuda Gilad. Jay took First Prize in the International Vandoren Competition and was a semifinalist in the Crusell International Competition. He regularly appears with the San Diego Symphony and performs chamber music concerts with the La Jolla Music Society with artists including with Anthony McGill and Inon Barnaton. Jay was also a guest artist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.