Prickly Pear Clarinet Ensemble

Located deep in the heart of Texas, The Prickly Pear Clarinet Ensemble is a chamber music group comprised of several local clarinetists. The ensemble combines several generations of musical experiences, featuring the full spectrum of the clarinet family. 
The members of Prickly Pear come from varying backgrounds, many of whom are active music educators & performers in the San Antonio area! Much like the beautiful and sweet fruit of the prickly pear plant, the Prickly Pear Clarinet Ensemble desires to add a spritely sweetness to the musical offerings of Texas. As such, we affectionately refer to the members of the ensembles as “Pears”! 
The ensemble enjoys performing original works, as well as transcriptions for clarinet choir. Specifically, Prickly Pear focuses on performing literature that connects with younger musicians where they can be exposed to clarinet chamber works. 
Our Co-Founders, Robert and Jean Lake, started the Prickly Pear Clarinet Ensemble in 2015.