Dr. Erin Dowler is a clarinetist, music educator, and arts administrator based in Michigan.  She currently serves as Principal Clarinet with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra and Second Clarinet with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. As a freelance musician, she has performed with orchestras throughout Michigan, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Marquette Symphony, Jackson Symphony, Warren Symphony, and the Michigan Philharmonic.  An avid chamber musician, Erin frequently performs with Pure Winds Woodwind Quintet, and is often featured in various other chamber ensembles as part of the Lansing Symphony Musician's Series concerts.  She is also a founding member of the Bella Clarinet Quartet, who are currently completing a recording project of clarinet quartets written by women composers.

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Dr. Dowler is the Instructor of Clarinet at the Oakland University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, and continues to provide private lessons and masterclasses to middle school and high school students throughout Michigan.  Fueled by her passion for education, Erin recently commissioned Sonatina for the Inner Child by Nadine B. Silverman with the goal of adding a new work to the clarinet’s pre-college and early undergraduate repertoire.

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Erin is actively involved in arts advocacy and non-profit work in the city of Detroit. Currently, she serves as a Detroit Strategy Specialist at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, working to expand the DSO’s participation in the growth and well-being of Detroit by supporting early childhood education, school music programs, workforce development, and community events. Erin also previously worked in administrative roles at the MSU Community Music School – Detroit, allowing her multiple avenues to connect and collaborate with musicians, educators, community members, and students within the city.