Hassan Anderson
Named the Yale School of Music 2019 Distinguished Teaching Artist of the Year, American oboist Hassan Anderson is a soloist, chamber musician, conductor, and teacher.
Each student is challenged to develop his or her own musicianship to the highest degree while following individual career goals. Wind and orchestra ensembles, chamber music opportunities and master classes with guest artists broaden the musical boundaries for woodwind students at Carolina. Our graduates go on to successful careers as performers and teachers.
Woodwind Faculty
Joseph Eller
Clarinetist, Joseph Eller has performed solo and chamber music recitals throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. He has recorded on the Centaur, Vestige, Beauport Classical and Allgood labels.
Michael Harley
Bassoonist Michael Harley is artistic director of the award-winning Southern Exposure New Music Series. A proponent of contemporary music, he has worked with and premiered pieces by many of today’s most distinguished composers.
Clifford Leaman
Clifford Leaman is in great demand as a soloist and clinician and has performed and taught worldwide. An avid supporter of contemporary music, Leaman has commissioned and given the world premiere performances of numerous works.
Rebecca Schalk Nagel
Emeritus. Associate dean, Rebecca Schalk Nagel has performed across the U.S. and in Europe with the Bethlehem Bach Choir and the New York City Opera National Company. As director of Spark: Carolina's Music Leadership Laboratory Nagel explores new ways for students to engage with their communities.
Jennifer Parker-Harley
Jennifer Parker-Harley is an active recitalist and prizewinner in several national competitions. She is a frequent performer at the National Flute Association's annual convention and in schools and music series across the country.
Woodwind Events
Caleb Carpenter Guest Artist Saxophone Recital
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026
Location: School of Music 206 Recital Hall
Cost: FREE
Geldrich-Lowe Due Guest Artist Performance
Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Location: School of Music 206 Recital Hall
Cost: FREE
Nefes Flute Ensemble Guest Artist Performance
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
Location: School of Music 206 Recital Hall
Cost: FREE
Jack Thorpe, Saxophone Guest Artist
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
Location: School of Music 206 Recital Hall
Cost: FREE
USC Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky & Lutoslawski
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
Location: Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Cost: General public - $30 Seniors/military / USC faculty and staff - $25 Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8 USC Students - free with student ID