George Clinton

George Arthur Clinton (1850–1913) was a British clarinettist. He was a member of Queen Victoria's private ensemble beginning at age 17. He was the principal clarinettist for the Philharmonic Society and The Crystal Palace, and taught at the Royal Academy of Music and several universities. His family included several notable clarinettists. His father Arthur was a bandleader and clarinettist. His brother James created a "combination" clarinet. His pupils included the composer Sam Hartley Braithwaite. References 1850 births 1913 deaths British clarinetists