Sheila Cullen – Clarinet

Sheila Cullen, a native of Marietta, GA, received a Bachelor of Music degree in Clarinet Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2002 and a Master of Music degree in Music Theory in 2004. Her mentors include James Campbell, Howard Klug, Robert DiLutis, D. Ray McClellan, and Kirsten Ahnell.

A clarinetist in the United States Naval Academy Band since 2006, she performs with and leads the Chamber Winds, Clarinet Quartet, and Wind Trio. A strong advocate for music education in the community, she has coordinated clinics, masterclasses, and coaching sessions in wind band music, chamber music, and clarinet, as well as worked closely with the Maryland Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program. She is a founding member of the Chesapeake Reed Trio, and has performed with the Londontowne Symphony, Owensboro Symphony, Gainesville Symphony, The United States Air Force Band, The United States Navy Fleet Forces Band, and is an active recording artist and adjudicator in the D.C. area. Her teaching experience includes: Adjunct Instructor, Clemson University; Faculty, Hartwick College Summer Music Festival and Institute; Instructor, Atlanta Music Academy; as well as private instruction in Georgia’s 12th School District of Cobb County including Lassiter High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School, and Pope High School.

Sheila resides in Annapolis, Maryland with her husband Clint Woltering (a trombonist also in the Naval Academy Band) and their two insufferable yet adorable Basset Hounds, Otis and Leroy.

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