Scott Ellington, Clarinet

Member of Southwest Florida Symphony since: 1991

Born: Miami, FL. Grew up outside of Chicago, IL and also in Cincinnati, OH

Age started studying clarinet: 9 years old

Degrees: Bachelor of Music (BM) Eastman School of Music
Performers Certificate, Eastman School of Music

Scott studied and took lessons on clarinet for 8 years PRIOR to attending college

Symphonic experience Scott brings to SWFSO: 
Palm Beach Opera, member
Naples Philharmonic
The Florida Orchestra

Music Festivals Scott has been a part of: Full Scholarship: Aspen Music Festival

Teaching Experience:
Clarinet Faculty of Florida Southwestern State College

Special music awards, scholarships, or accomplishments Scott has earned?

Scott applied and was accepted into Eastman School of Music early and was able to skip his senior in high school.  Scott was also the winner of his Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition his junior year.

Something you may not know about Scott: Scott’s mom taught piano lessons in their home growing up, so Scott learned the piano at an early age.  Scott also owns Wheel Fun Rentals – a company that rents bikes and boats at several locations from Fort Myers to Tarpon Springs