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Anjanette Nowell - Clarinet

How long have you played?

I started clarinet just before I turned 10 years old and have played with OFO for 24 seasons

Occupation (or what keeps you busy when you’re not making music):

I work in arts administration, as part of the team at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at Missouri State University

How did you get started playing your instrument?

I started in 5th grade, the city-wide beginning band program in Columbia Public Schools

Musical groups I’ve played with:

  • OFO

  • Galloway Chamber Orchestra

  • MSU Community Band

  • Springfield Little Theatre

  • Springfield Contemporary Theatre

  • Ozarks Lyric Opera

  • MSU Theatre & Dance

  • MSU Tent Theatre

  • MSU Opera Workshop

  • Columbia Entertainment Company

  • Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra

  • Chamber Orchestra of the Ozarks

  • The Messiah Project

  • Many churches throughout Springfield

Favorite piece I’ve ever performed:

Beethoven’s 7th Symphony

Favorite composer or musical style:

So many! To play – probably late Classical through Romantic era. To listen – the Beatles, Sting, and 70s-90s second British invasion

Favorite hobby besides music:

Travel

Favorite food or restaurant:

Dark chocolate

Favorite movie or TV show:

The Princess Bride

Scotland

My middle name was inspired by an actress from western movies!

If I could have dinner with any musician (past or present), it would be:

Sir Paul McCartney – he’s an incredible writer and performer, and I’d like to hear more about the creative process behind his work in different genres.

What do you enjoy most about playing in the Ozark Festival Orchestra?

The opportunity to play orchestral music with friends, and being part of a musical community.

Favorite orchestra memory:

Performing duets with Janis Neher (clarinet) and LeAna Colf (flute) on OFO concerts.

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