ERIC HIGASHIDE

ERIC HIGASHIDE

Clarinet, WSE
 

Eric Higashide is a clarinetist based in Long Island, New York.  While in high school, Eric was selected as one of the winners for the 30th Annual Young Musicians Chamber Music Competition at Lincoln Center, and was the principal clarinet for COS’ 2012-2013 year.  Eric then went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree in Clarinet Performance under the tutelage of Ayako Oshima at SUNY Purchase College.  During his time at Purchase, Eric has served as the Principal Clarinet for the Purchase Symphony Orchestra, and the Purchase College Opera’s production of “The Marriage of Figaro”.