About


Nicholas Brown is a clarinetist, educator, and arts leader whose work approaches classical music from every angle—onstage, in classrooms, within organizations, and across communities. Based in New England, he brings together artistic excellence, creative thinking, and a commitment to helping people build meaningful relationships with music.

Orchestra performing on stage in a concert hall, with musicians playing various instruments including violins, cellos, and woodwinds.
Orchestra performing on stage in a concert hall, with musicians playing various instruments including violins, cellos, and woodwinds.

Performance

Artistry shaped through orchestral collaboration, chamber music, and the singular voice of the clarinet.

A young man in a black suit holding a microphone and smiling, standing in front of an orchestra with musicians playing string instruments, at a concert hall with a large screen displaying 'Boston Festival Orchestra' in the background.
A young man in a black suit holding a microphone and smiling, standing in front of an orchestra with musicians playing string instruments, at a concert hall with a large screen displaying 'Boston Festival Orchestra' in the background.

Leadership

Ideas brought into alignment through organizational leadership, education, and community-centered practice.