Sophia Ross

Clarinet
Current Position

Biography

Sophia Ross

Sophie Ross is a clarinetist from San Diego, California pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Clarinet Performance at the University of Maryland. She is a current student of Professor Robert DiLutis. At Maryland, Sophie participates in the Maryland Opera Studio Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Repertoire Orchestra, clarinet choir, and chamber ensembles. She has studied at The Pierre Monteux School & Music Festival, Clarinet Academy of America, Music for All National Festival, and the San Diego Summer Music Institute. As a performer, Sophie has participated in masterclasses held by world-renowned clarinetists including Wolfgang Klinser at the Kunstuniversität Graz, YaoGuang Zhai, and Jonathan Gunn. In recent years, Sophie won third place at the Sidney Forrest Clarinet Competition and was a finalist in the San Diego Rotary Music Competition. As an arts administrator, Sophie is the General Manager of Lohff & Pfeiffer USA and the Competition Administrator of the Sidney Forrest Clarinet Competition.