Louis DeMartino
Principal Clarinet
joined The Phoenix Symphony in 2026
Originally from Staten Island, New York, Louis DeMartino is currently the principal clarinetist of the Phoenix Symphony, Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland Opera Orchestra, and the Colorado Music Festival in Boulder CO. Louis has also performed with the Oregon Symphony, Vancouver (BC) Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, and Boston Symphony Orchestra as well as many other ensembles nationwide. Louis was a member of the New World Symphony for three seasons and he was a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra for one season. Louis also served as guest principal clarinet with the Auckland Philharmonia in New Zealand. Louis got his Undergraduate Degree in Clarinet performance from the New England, Conservatory of Music, and his Masters Degree from Rice University.