 David Hattner is an American professional clarinetist and conductor currently serving as music director of the Portland Youth Philharmonic . Raised in Toledo , Ohio , Hattner attended the Interlochen Arts Camp and Arts Academy , experiences which inspired him to become a professional musician and conductor . He graduated from the Arts Academy in 1986 and enrolled in Northwestern University where he studied clarinet performance under Robert Marcellus . In 1988 he placed second in the International Clarinet Association 's Young Artist Competition and was selected to join the American @-@ Soviet Youth Orchestra . He earned a music degree with honors in 1990 . 
