Cory Tiffin

Cory Tiffin is an acclaimed clarinetist known for his versatility as an orchestral
musician, soloist, and chamber artist. Recently appointed Principal Clarinet of
both the California Symphony and Oakland Symphony, he has built an
impressive career performing with premier ensembles across the country.

Tiffin has served as Principal Clarinet of the Las Vegas Philharmonic since 2011
and previously held principal positions with the Green Bay Symphony Orchestra
and the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. A sought-after guest musician, he has
performed with the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, and San
Francisco Ballet, among many others. He has appeared at major summer
festivals, including the Grant Park Music Festival, Festival Mozaic, Carmel Bach
Festival, New Hampshire Music Festival, and Mendocino Music Festival.

As a soloist, Tiffin has performed concertos with the Illinois Valley Symphony,
Master Sinfonia, Las Vegas Philharmonic, and California Symphony. His
chamber music collaborations span a diverse range of ensembles, from
contemporary groups like Left Coast Chamber Ensemble and Access
Contemporary Music to performances with the Lincoln Trio, Black Oak Ensemble,
Chicago Chamber Musicians, and on concert series such as Berkeley Chamber
Performances and Live From WFMT.

His diverse recording credits include a GRAMMY-winning album with the San
Francisco Symphony, an upcoming recording of The Nutcracker with the San
Francisco Ballet, and projects for both the Pokémon and Star Wars franchises.
Passionate about championing new works, Tiffin has commissioned, premiered,
and recorded numerous contemporary pieces over the past two decades and
frequently collaborates with living composers. Tiffin studied at DePaul University
under legendary clarinetist Larry Combs, Julie DeRoche, and Wagner Campos.
As an educator, he has served on the faculties of DePaul University, University of
Nevada-Las Vegas, and Loyola University Chicago. He is currently on faculty at
Chabot College in the Bay Area.