Bio
Equally at home in the concert hall as she is on the 50-yard line, Dr. Genevieve Clarkson enjoys a varied career as the Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Florida State University and Lead Brass Instructor of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps.
An active chamber musician, Genevieve performs with Magnolia Brass Quintet and the In Motus Tuba Quartet, collaborating with professional musicians nationwide. Her performances have her to renowned stages such as the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), Teatro Caio Melisso (Spoleto, Italy), and Harbin Concert Hall (China), while her teaching has allowed her to touch grass at renowned football stadiums such as the Rose Bowl (CA), Ford Field (MI), and Lucas Oil Stadium (IN).
Genevieve earned her DM in Tuba Performance from Indiana University, MM from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and BM in Music Education from James Madison University. Her teachers include Daniel Perantoni, Timothy Northcut, Kevin Stees, and John Cradler.
Genevieve is a Buffet-Crampon artist and performs on a B&S PT-6 (now the 3098L), B&S PT-15 (now the 5098), and Besson Prestige.
Fun Facts
Genevieve loves to bake, and particularly enjoys making layer cakes and focaccia. She has strong feelings about buttercream and can happily discuss the merits of American vs. Swiss vs. Italian vs. German vs. French buttercream.
Genevieve and her husband, Keith (who can sometimes be found in the percussion section!), are avid observers of Spooky Season – their favorite horror movie is It Follows.
One of Genevieve’s favorite things about Tallahassee is the extensive trail systems – her and Keith can regularly be found on Saturday morning going on nature walks with their dog, Frankie.
