A conductor, composer, arranger, clarinetist, educator and musical entrepreneur, Evan Ross Solomon is a musician of national renown.

As a clarinetist, Evan Ross Solomon is widely-known for his versatility, depth of tone, and technical brilliance on both clarinet and bass clarinet.  Recognized for his compelling performances of works of Brahms, Mozart, and Messiaen, Mr. Solomon is equally at home in many works of contemporary music. As principal clarinet of Inscape Chamber Orchestra, Mr. Solomon’s performances have been praised by publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Gramophon Magazine. Mr. Solomon appears prominently on all four of Inscape Chamber Orchestra’s recordings including the 2014 Grammy nominated “Sprung Rhythm,” and the 2016 recording of “Petrushka,” for 17 solo players.

 In 2014, Mr. Solomon was appointed Artistic Director, and in 2019, Principal Conductor of the DC Youth Orchestra Program.  He directs all artistic activities and initiatives for the organization; he has conducted performances of the Youth Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, at the Wolf Trap Center for the performing arts, and on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and has participated in Five international tours.

Mr. Solomon studied at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, and University of Maryland School of Music.