Faculty Artist, Jason Stoll, piano with Guest Artist, Micah Wright, clarinet

Pianist Jason Stoll and clarinetist/pianist Dr. Micah Wright join forces for a dynamic and genre-spanning recital featuring works by Claude Debussy, Arturo Márquez, York Bowen, Steve Harlos, and George Gershwin. Known for their versatility and engaging performances, Stoll and Wright bring together their extensive solo, chamber, and collaborative experience—ranging from major international stages to innovative local programs. Both active educators and acclaimed performers, they offer a unique musical experience that bridges classical elegance with contemporary flair.

BIOGRAPHIES

Dr. Micah Wright is a versatile artist, performer, and educator based in Southern California. Dr. Wright has received several national and international musical awards and given solo, chamber, and orchestral performances throughout the United States. He is the winner of the 2016 Frances Walton Competition, 2nd prize winner in the 2017 Backun International Clarinet Competition, and a finalist in the International Clarinet Association’s Young Artist Competition, Chamber Music Northwest International Young Artist Competition, and William C. Byrd International Young Artist Competition. Known for his unique programming, Dr. Wright frequently performs his own arrangements, has premiered many contemporary works, is comfortable performing in a wide variety of genres and instruments, and is an active member of several active chamber ensembles. In 2018 and 2023, he was featured as a soloist by the Beverly Hills National Auditions, performing on both clarinet and piano. Dr. Wright maintains a diverse teaching schedule and is on faculty at California Lutheran University, Citrus College, Pierce College, Pasadena Conservatory, Kadima Conservatory, and California State Summer School for the Arts. He graduated with academic honors from USC Thornton (D.M.A., 2015), Rice University’s Shepherd School (M.M. 2012), and Drake University (B.M. 2009) where he studied clarinet with Michele Zukovsky, Yehuda Gilad, Richie Hawley, Dr. Michael Webster, and Clarence Padilla

Southern Californian pianist, Jason Stoll, enjoys a multifaceted career as concerto soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, educator, and collaborative artist. Past concert highlights include giving the U.S. premiere of Benjamin Britten’s Rondo Concertante for piano and strings, a number of solo recitals and chamber music throughout his native California, nationally, and internationally, and numerous orchestral appearances incuding the Santa Monica Symphony, North Charleston Pops, Miami Music Festival Orchestra, and the Midland-Odessa Symphony  just to name a few.

Mr. Stoll holds degrees from California State University, Northridge, the Juilliard School, and the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Additionally, Mr. Stoll has attended several prestigious summer music festivals including the Miami Music Festival, Pianofest in the Hamptons, Aspen Music Festival, and the Adamant Music School.

Currently, Mr. Stoll is a piano instructor and lecturer at California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles Pierce College, and is also a freelance pianist, masterclass presenter and adjudicator throughout the Los Angeles area.

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