Welcome to the music corner of Leo Chan, a dedicated clarinetist, educator, and performer based in Yorktown, Virginia. Recently graduated with degrees in Clarinet Performance and Music Education, and currently pursuing a Master's in Teaching at Christopher Newport University, Leo focuses his teaching on care, community, and cultural appreciation. As a Virginia All-State clarinetist, concerto competition winner, and performer with ensembles across Hampton Roads, Leo brings both professionalism and practical skills to whatever he does. Whether working with beginning students or advancing young musicians, his teaching focuses on building strong fundamentals, musical confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for music in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Summary: Highly motivated clarinetist with a focus on music education and clarinet performance. He has played for 12 years, in numerous ensembles and played a variety of genres ranging from Classical to Jazz. Leo has also served as Vice-President, Secretary, and Music Director of CNU's Omicron Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha.
Education:
Christopher Newport University: Master's of Arts in Teaching: Music Education (2027)
Christopher Newport University: Bachelor of Music (Cum Laude) - Clarinet Performance/
Christopher Newport University: Bachelor of Music (Cum Laude) - Music Education (2026)
Grafton High School - Advanced Studies Diploma
Teaching Experience:
Clarinet instructor 2023-Present
Poquoson Middle School Band Director
Duchrow Elementary General Music Teacher
Marching band clarinet section leader 2020-2022
Performance Experience:
CNU Wind Ensemble, Newport News, VA Principal Clarinet 2022-2026
Croatia (Osijek, Velika Gorica, Split) - May 2026
Christopher Newport University Theatre and Dance Musical Production, “Gypsy” Reed 4 - Clarinet, Tenor sax 2026
CNU Marching Band 2022-2026 - Clarinet, Cymbals, and Snare
CNU Orchestra, Newport News, VA Clarinet Soloist
CNU Concerto Winner (2023) - Weber Concerto no.1 in F minor
Hampton Roads Philharmonic, Hampton Roads, VA - Clarinet 2023
Tidewater Winds Concert Band, Virginia Beach, VA - Clarinet 2023
Grafton High School Theatre and Dance Musical Production,
“Curtains” Reed 1 - Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 2022
Music by Françaix, Villa-Lobos, Carter, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, and Gershwin.
Played with the CNU Orchestra
Leo conducts Christopher Newport University's University Band
Trio played with Priniciple Clarinet of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Michael Byerly, and Aidan St. Peter.
Leo and Deven - Saxophone
Elliot Boyko - Bassoon
Clarinet Quartet arrangement played by me on the clarinet
Clarinet Quartet arrangement played by me on the clarinet
Clarinet Choir arrangement played by me on the clarinet
