American clarinetist Valerie Nuzzolo is an enthusiastic performer, who has played throughout the United States and Asia. She earned a Masters in clarinet performance from Ithaca College, studying under Richard Faria in New York. There she was awarded an assistantship from Ithaca College that allowed her to teach clarinet to undergraduate music students. Nuzzolo earned a Bachelor’s in Music Education at Lee University, studying with Peter Cain. In 2014 she toured in Japan as a member of Advent Now!, a student formed group who performed holiday themed concerts throughout the country. Currently a doctoral student at Michigan State University, Valerie is excited to be perform and learn about music in India!