John Bruce Yeh
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John Bruce Yeh is the acting principal clarinet
ist and Eb clarinetist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
. Yeh joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1977. He started as solo bass clarinetist and two years later was appointed assistant principal and Eb clarinetist.
Clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...
ist and Eb clarinetist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the five American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1891, the Symphony makes its home at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and plays a summer season at the Ravinia Festival...
. Yeh joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1977. He started as solo bass clarinetist and two years later was appointed assistant principal and Eb clarinetist.