Clair Cangialosi

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Dr. Clair Cangialosi enjoys an active career as a performer and educator in the northern Virginia area. She has taught woodwind students in grades 4–12 as well as at the university level in private lesson and masterclass settings. In addition to her private studio, she has taught music theory and ear training at Shenandoah Conservatory, and is on the faculty at Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy. Clair is passionate about supporting current and future music educators in the development of their double reed pedagogy, and is currently serving on the Pedagogy Committee of the International Double Reed Society. 
Her recent publication, Twenty-five Vocalises for Bassoon and Piano, is available through Trevco Music. In July 2025, Clair joined the team at Hodge Products Inc. as the Bassoon and Digital Content Specialist.
            Clair holds a Bachelor’s degree in music education (’17), Professional Performance Certificate (’18), and Master’s degree in bassoon performance (’20) from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Doctor of Musical Arts degree (’24) in bassoon performance from Shenandoah University. Her primary teachers are Janet Grice, Stephen Walt, Remy Taghavi, and Ryan Romine.

 I have taught private lessons to students of all ages and ability levels, and also have experience working with students with special needs.  My focus for lessons is on music literacy, technique, and creative expression.  I am passionate about empowering my students to love music and achieve their goals! 

As an educator, I believe that:

• All students can learn when given the tools to do so. 
• A quality music education should seek to foster a lifelong love of music and learning.
• Music and the arts are an essential part of the human experience and every person should have the opportunity to experience them. 
• Music teaches a person how to listen to others, how to be diligent, how to be patient with themselves and others, and how to express themselves creatively.

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