Jackie Gillette

Brooklyn-born clarinetist Jackie Gillette is known for her exceptional performances and dedication to music education. She has performed at major venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera House, Alice Tully Hall, and the Orpheum Theater. Her ensemble credits include the American Ballet Theater Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Buffalo and Louisiana Philharmonics, American Symphony Orchestra, Symphoria, West Point Band, and Chamber Orchestra of New York. She has also appeared with the Lyric Chamber Music Society of NY, the Endless Mountain Wind Quintet, and as part of a jazz duo at the Wellsboro Jazz Festival. 

Jackie has built a strong online presence, with over 69k Instagram followers and 142k TikTok followers (@jackiegilletteclarinet). On social media, she posts play-alongs to popular songs on clarinet, flute, and saxophone, offering tips and inspiration for musicians of all levels. She also shares behind-the-scenes content, performance clips, and engaging educational material, fostering a vibrant online community of music lovers. She’s collaborated with brands like Chupa Chups, Jarritos, Happy Place Productions, Silverstein Works, Buchart Colbert, and JustinGuitar App.  

Jackie holds a Bachelor of Music from the Eastman School of Music and a Master’s in Clarinet Performance from Lynn Conservatory, where she studied with Jon Manasse.