Bill Kalinkos
enjoys a varied freelance career as a member
of Alarm Will Sound, Signal, Ensemble de Sade, and the East Coast
Contemporary Ensemble. In addition, Bill has played with Metropolis
Ensemble, Toby Twining Music, Ensemble Pamplemousse, and Anti-Social
Music. Past solo performances include Aaron Copland’s “Concerto” with
the Columbia Civic Orchestra and John Adams’ “Gnarly Buttons” with
Alarm Will Sound in Amsterdam and California. He has given
masterclasses at Otterbein College, University of Miami, University of
Missouri, and the Eastman School of Music. As an orchestral player,
Bill has performed with the Cleveland Orchestra, New World Symphony,
Spoleto Festival USA, and the Wordless Music Orchestra. He is
currently principal clarinet of CityMusic Cleveland and a member of
IRIS Orchestra. Bill is originally from New York City and he
currently resides in Philadelphia.