Jennifer Petkus

Jennifer Petkus attended the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, receiving her BM and MM degrees in clarinet performance.  While attending school, she held positions with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic (2nd clarinet), the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (principal clarinet), and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (bass clarinet).  Jennifer was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago in 2008-2009 and has also performed with the Chicago Clarinet Ensemble, the West Suburban Symphony, and the Light Opera Works orchestra.  She is a founding member of the Kaia Wind Quintet and currently teaches private clarinet lessons throughout the Chicago area.   In addition to her work as a clarinetist, Jennifer is the Director of Children’s Music and Director of Children’s Ministries at St. Peter’s UCC in Elmhurst, IL.

To contact Jennifer:  jenniferpetkus@gmail.com