Acting Associate Principal Clarinet Miles Haskins has been serving as clarinetist and solo bass clarinetist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra since the 2017 season. Before moving to Canada, Haskins was a member of the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida. An accomplished orchestral musician, Haskins has performed and toured across North America in many ensembles, including The Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Santa Fe Opera, Florida Orchestra, and Florida Grand Opera.
A committed educator, Haskins serves on the clarinet faculty of the University of Toronto and as the woodwind coach for the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra. Additionally, he has presented masterclasses at the Royal Conservatory, Iberacademy, University of Antioquia, and the University of South Dakota.
He joins our latest Symphony City spotlight interview for an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at his artistry, instruments, and what he appreciates about the TSO’s unique audience demographic.
