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Max Arakaki

Max Arakaki
Clarinet fellow
Pronouns
He/Him
Area of Study
Clarinet
Age
24
Birthplace
Kailua, Hawaii
YouTube Handle
https://www.youtube.com/@maxarakaki8943/featured
Compeers
Laurence Fechter and Thomas Stansbury; Myra and Spencer Nadler
Scholarship Donor
Jean Ogle Scholarship in Clarinet

Max earned his master’s degree from Rice University Shepherd School of Music, where he studied with Richie Hawley. Recently, he received honorable mention in the Shepherd School of Music 2022 Concerto Competition. Max has performed as principal clarinet with the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra.