Florie Rothenberg

Dr. Florie Rothenberg (she/they) is a dynamic and versatile clarinetist whose artistry resonates across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. A member of Symphony Tacoma, Tacoma Opera, and the North Corner Chamber Orchestra (NOCCO), where they were featured as a soloist in 2023, Florie brings a compelling musical voice to every stage they inhabit. Their work extends into a wide range of collaborations, with frequent appearances alongside Pacific Northwest Ballet, Auburn Symphony, and numerous Seattle-area ensembles, reflecting both their adaptability and artistic curiosity.

Beyond the concert hall, Florie’s creative reach includes film scoring and recording projects with Northwest Chamber Orchestra, Rainier Chamber Winds, and Gunnar Madsen of The Bobs. Florie’s debut album, Voices of Trees: Modern Works by Women Composers for Clarinet and Piano, created in collaboration with pianist and composer Rachel Matthews, stands as a thoughtful and evocative contribution to the repertoire, amplifying the voices of women composers through richly expressive performance.

Equally dedicated to education, Florie serves on the faculty of the University of Puget Sound Community Music, and has taught at Central Washington University, Musicworks Northwest, Music Center of the Northwest, Vivace Chamber Music Festival, and the Hartwick College Summer Music Festival and Institute. They hold degrees from the University of Arizona, the University of Michigan, and the University of the Pacific, and have studied with esteemed clarinetists Jerry Kirkbride, David Shifrin, and William Dominik.