Ethan Burke is a versatile clarinetist from Orlando, FL. He has performed in 4 countries and in many important venues, such as Madison Square Garden, the Dr. Phillips Center, and on stage in the center of Times Square. Ethan performs many musical styles, including classical, contemporary classical, jazz, Brazilian music, and others, frequently working with composers and songwriters to premier new works.
Ethan directs and manages a Brazilian music ensemble in New York City, inspired by his time as the director of FSU’s Brazilian music ensemble, Grupo Jaraguá. Under his leadership, Grupo Jaraguá performed at major Tallahassee venues, like the Blue Tavern, and FSU’s Club Downunder.
Ethan is a 2nd year Master’s student in the Contemporary Performance program at the Manhattan School of Music, and studies under David Krakauer. Ethan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Clarinet Performance and Computer Science from Florida State University, where he was deeply involved in the music community, performing in a variety of ensembles, including FSU’s studio orchestra, and the Marching Chiefs (Go Noles!).
Alongside his musical career, Ethan brings a strong technical background. Ethan had a major role in the setup, recording, and editing of Grupo Jaraguá’s first single, and has provided his audio expertise for several other events. He is also currently pursuing an online Master’s degree in Data Analytics at Georgia Tech and has nearly four years of experience in FSU’s IT department. He now works as the Digital Learning and Media Assistant at the Orto Center, as he continues to expand his expertise in analytics and audio engineering.