Diane Barger

Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

United States

Enjoying the reliability of a reed that allows me to play with color, consistency, and comfort is a blessing as I perform across the country and the globe. I have found my home with the European Signature Légère reeds and highly recommend them to anyone interested in finding flexibility, beauty of tone, and quality of articulation.

Praised by critics for her “great virtuosity and flair” and “exquisite artistry”, Diane Barger is Professor of Clarinet and member of the Moran Woodwind Quintet at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a position she has held since 1994. She received the 2013 Annis Chaikin Sorensen Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Humanities and the 2001 Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Distinguished College Teaching Award at UNL. Barger is principal clarinet of Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra and is President Elect of the International Clarinet Association (ICA). She also served the ICA as Nebraska State Chair (2010-2020), Pedagogy Chair (2016-2018), Artistic Director of the 2012 ClarinetFest®, Past Treasurer (2000-2010), and Coordinator of the High School Solo Competition (2003-2005).