FRANK KOWALSKY, the Joseph A. White Professor of Clarinet, has performed as principal clarinetist with orchestras throughout the United States, including the Naples Philharmonic, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, and Northwood Orchestra. He has also been a member of the United States Marine Band, the Colorado Philharmonic, the Rochester Philharmonic, and Music at Gretna.

Recent activities include a tour to England as guest soloist with the Florida State Winds and several nation-wide tours as a member of the Trio Con Brio. He serves as music director for the Tallahassee Ballet's annual production, Evening of Music and Dance, and appears regularly with the Seattle Chamber Music Festival. A member of the faculty at the Interlochen Arts Academy for ten years, he has been Professor of Clarinet at FSU since 1984. Dr. Kowalsky holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Catholic University of America.