Dr. Kristen Spiridon

Lecturer of Clarinet Email: kspiridon@georgiasouthern.edu Phone: 912-478-5396 Education: B.M., The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University B.M.E., The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University  M.M., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music A.D., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music D.M.E., Liberty University

About Dr. Spiridon

Dr. Kristen Spiridon is the Lecturer of Clarinet at Georgia Southern University. Currently, she is the Principal Clarinet of the Savannah Philharmonic; Principal Clarinet of the Coastal Symphony; Co-Principal Clarinet of the Rock Hill Symphony; and Second Clarinet of the South Carolina Philharmonic. In the summer season, Kristen serves as the head of woodwinds at the Georgia Governor’s Honors program. Prior to her present appointments, she held the position of Second Clarinet with both the Augusta Symphony and the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic.

Dr. Spiridon has performed with numerous orchestras, notably the Atlanta Ballet, the Charlotte Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, the Louisville Orchestra, the Charleston Symphony, and numerous others. She has appeared in concert at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Midwest Clinic, and the WASBE clinic. 

A respected teacher and lecturer, Dr. Spiridon has been invited to give masterclasses at Boston University, Georgia Southern University, Miami University of Ohio, and George Mason University. 

Dr. Spiridon holds a Bachelors in both Performance and Music Education from the Peabody Conservatory of Music. She obtained both a Masters and an Artist Diploma from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and recently completed her Doctorate in Music Education with high distinction from Liberty University. Her primary teachers include Richie Hawley, Steven Barta, and Carmine Campione. 

Dr. Spiridon  is a Buffet Crampon performing Artist and plays exclusively on Buffet Crampon clarinets. She is also a RCW performing artist, and plays on RCW barrels. In addition, she is a performing artist for Chedeville Mouthpieces, advocating for their brand.

Last updated: 11/8/2024