![]() As a clarinetist he has appeared more than thirty-five times as a concerto soloist as well as a chamber and orchestral clarinetist in venues around the world, and at conferences of the International Clarinet Society, Horn Society, Double Reed Society, and the Midwest Clinic. His first teacher was his father, Roger Widder, and subsequent teachers included David Pittman and Lee Gibson In addition to modern clarinet, Widder performs on historical clarinets which he studied with Hans Rudolf Stalder. In 2004, many of his former Virginia Tech clarinet students honored him by returning to campus for a surprise performance on his final Wind Ensemble Concert. Prior to his appointment at Virginia Tech, he taught in the Fair Grove, Missouri public schools and served as a teacher of clarinet and woodwinds at the University of North Texas. In retirement, he and his wife Cheryl enjoy RV travel, fishing and grandchildren. |
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