William Colby Bond Biography

clarinetist, educator, entrepreneur

Originally from Oklahoma and raised in Texas, New York-based clarinetist Colby Bond holds degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and University of Colorado Boulder and currently holds a position as a clarinetist in The Orchestra Now. Formerly holding the position of 2nd Clarinet in the Fort Collins Symphony, Bond has appeared with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Longmont Symphony Orchestra, and has attended the Bowdoin, Eastern, and Aspen Music Festivals.

Outside of the concert hall, Bond is deeply committed to performing classical music for those who may not otherwise hear it, and has performed chamber music extensively in unique venues ranging from backyards to breweries and more. Regarded as a soloist, he has been a prizewinner in solo competitions such as the Aurora Symphony Young Artists Competition and CU Boulder Honors Competition, of which he won first prize in the undergraduate division. He made his concerto debut performing the Copland Clarinet Concerto with the CU Symphony Orchestra and has also performed the Mozart Clarinet Concerto substantially with the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra. Bond also maintains an active teaching career with a combination of in-person and virtual clarinet students. His principal teachers include Daniel Silver and Carey Bell.

When not playing the clarinet, one might find Bond attempting to brew the perfect cup of coffee, riding his bike, or brainstorming over his next business idea.