Steve S谩nchez
Steve S谩nchez
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
steve.sanchez@sjsu.edu
Biography
Steve S谩nchez, San Francisco native, is currently acting 2nd/bass clarinet with
the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. Additionally Steve has performed with the San
Francisco Symphony since 2011, first as acting-bass clarinet and most recently as
acting-2nd clarinet for the 2021-2024 seasons.
Steve has recorded and performed nationally with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra;
and internationally with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Steve has toured extensively
with the SFS and can be heard on every recording since 2011, including the 2023 release
of Stravinky鈥檚 Rite of Spring, Pines of Rome, and the Grammy nominated 2024 releases
of Stravinky鈥檚 Complete Firebird Ballet Score [1910] and as principal clarinet for
the 2024 release of Kaija Saariaho鈥檚 Adriana Mater, under the direction of Esa-Pekka
Salonen. In addition to symphonic work, Steve can be heard in the Skywalker Symphony
on recordings for Blizzard Entertainment, which produces scores for the ongoing World
of Warcraft Saga, Overwach, HALO, and other Disney projects. His most recent 2023
score is the HULU release 鈥淭he Boston Strangler鈥�.
As an educator, Steve is currently Professor of Clarinet at San Jose State University
School of Music. Recent 2024 teaching engagements include being an Artist Faculty
and Principal Clarinet at Festival Napa Valley and the Blackburn Academy. He has additionally
been on the faculties of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and summers teaching
at the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.
Steve S谩nchez received his Masters in Music from the University of Michigan School
of Music, Theatre, and Dance, and his BA in Music from Cal State East Bay. His principal
teachers include Dan Gilbert and Fred Ormand; in addition to coachings and master
classes with Stephen Williamson, and Yehuda Gilad. Away from the clarinet, Steve is
passionate about vintage horology, French viticulture, travel, and seeking out the
perfect cappuccino.
