This section highlights the talented clarinetists that have and continue to shape the musical scene in Guatemala. Whether performing in orchestras, chamber ensembles, or as soloists, they are ambassadors of Guatemalan culture and are invaluable resource for learning and collaboration. Below includes links to biographies, websites, or contact information.
- Coronado, Bernardo de Jesús
- c. 1870-1950
- Clarinet professor at Escuela Militar de Música in Guatemala
- Teacher to Benigno Mejía Cruz
- Coronado Porras, Santiago
- 1865-1934
- Clarinetist in the Military Band in Guatemala
- Teacher at the National Conservatory of Music in early 1900’s
- Most known for his funeral march “La Fosa”
- Bio
- Levi Girón, Ben
- Clarinetist in ClariNet4 Guatemala
- Higeros, Jeremí
- Clarinetist in ClariNet4 Guatemala
- Mejía Cruz, Benigno
- 1911-2004
- Clarinetist, composer, marimbist
- long-time Clarinetist in the National Symphony Orchestra of Guatemala
- Bio
- Moscoso, Luis Rene
- Clarinetist in the National Symphony Orchestra of Guatemala
- Reyes, Sergio
- Principal Clarinet of the National Symphony Orchestra of Guatemala
- Leading musician in commissioning new works for the clarinet
- Many works by Guatemalan composers are dedicated to Reyes
- Recorded album titled “El Clarinete Guatemalteco” in 2013 that features unpublished music by Guatemalan composers
- Facebook / Instagram
- Sanchez, Axel
- Clarinetist in the National Symphony Orchestra of Guatemala
- Clarinetist in ClarinNet4 Guatemala
- Sazo, Cesar
- Previous Principal Clarinet of the National Symphony Orchestra of Guatemala
- Urias, Kevinne
- Clarinetist, composer, arranger vocalist
- Clarinetist in ClariNet4 Guatemala
- Musical Director and founding member of Sosterland Group
- Villagrán, Paolo
- Clarinet and saxophone
- Clarinetist in ClarinNet4 Guatemala
