Elise Bond

Dr. Elise Bond is a Baltimore-based clarinetist and music educator who places human connection at the forefront of her work, striving to uplift and inspire others through her teaching and performing. Elise is currently the Lecturer of Clarinet at Marywood University in Scranton, PA, where she also teaches woodwind methods and conducts the clarinet choir. In addition to her academic position, Elise is an active freelancer and performs regularly with orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Elise received her Doctor of Music degree in Clarinet Literature and Performance from Indiana University in 2021, with prior degrees from the University of Maryland (MM, 2014) and Eastman School of Music (BM, 2010). Her primary teachers include James Campbell, Robert DiLutis, and Kenneth Grant.