Craig William McGroarty
Glasgow
Summary
Clarinettist based in Glasgow, Scotland with an avid flair for 20th century and contemporary music. Ambitious music student eager to enhance my performance skills through collaboration with active composers and other contemporary performers. A proficient, musical, and technical multi-reedist (clarinet and saxophone) with a consistently positive track record in both orchestral and chamber ensembles. I'm a versatile performer, able to play across genres with a high level of musical expertise.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Volunteer Student Mentor
Glasgow CREATE
Glasgow
2025.08 - Current
- Supported participants through rehearsals, offering guidance and support with players less experienced to ensemble playing.
- Aided staff and tutors by demonstrating to participants specific techniques and practice in ensemble playing.
- Arranged music for the ensemble, ensuring music was suitable to participants playing abilities - creating positive and encouraging environments in which participants are able to progress at their own pace.
- Provided constructive feedback on playing, leading to improved musical performance of participants.
- Enhanced audience and participant engagement by creating diverse music programming. These programmes included themes from popular television and film productions.
Education
BMus Performance - Clarinet
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow 2025.09 -
Advanced Higher - Music
Jordanhill School
Glasgow 2024.08 - 2025.08
Advanced Higher - History
Jordanhill School
Glasgow 2024.08 - 2025.08
Advanced Higher - English
Knightswood Secondary School
2024.08 - 2025.08
Skills
- Musical arrangement for chamber groups
- Teaching assistance
- Mentoring experience
- Ensemble collaboration
- Adaptability between many genres
- 1-to-1 mentoring
Accomplishments
- Winner of the Woodwind Category in the national final of the Scottish Young Musician of The Year 2025, and 3 time winner of the Glasgow Young Musician Of The Year.
- Silver DofE qualified leader, accredited for my work in youth music services.
- Founding member of Glasgow Schools' Saxophone Ensemble, and Glasgow Schools' Clarinet Choir.
- Principal Clarinet of Glasgow Schools' Symphony Orchestra from 2023-25.
- Principal Saxophone and 2nd Clarinet of West Of Scotland Schools' Symphony Orchestra.
- 3rd Clarinet and Principal Tenor Saxophone for Edinburgh Youth Orchestra.
Certification
- PVG Certified
- Trinity College London, Grade 8 Music Performance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BMus Performance - Clarinet
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
2025.09 -
Volunteer Student Mentor
Glasgow CREATE
2025.08 - Current
Advanced Higher - Music
Jordanhill School
2024.08 - 2025.08
Advanced Higher - History
Jordanhill School
2024.08 - 2025.08
Advanced Higher - English
Knightswood Secondary School
2024.08 - 2025.08