Gary Bovyer

Gary Bovyer (born in Oakland, California) is an American clarinetist. He is the principal clarinetist of [a=Santa Monica Symphony], [a=Hollywood Bowl Orchestra] (for 8 years) and [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/5284516-Long-Beach-Symphony-Orchestra]the Long Beach Symphony[/url] (for 15 years) and was formerly a principal clarinetist of the Los Angeles Opera and the Jerusalem Symphony. In addition he was a member of [a=The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra]. He is also a member of Pacific Classical Winds, a period instrument ensemble.

Bovyer spends much of his professional time in the recording studios playing for soundtracks and albums. His work has been featured by film composers such as [a=James Horner], [a=David Newman], [a=Danny Elfman] and [a=James Newton Howard], among others.

He is married to [a=Michele Bovyer], a member of the [a=Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra]'s first violin section. They have two children, daughter Joanna and son Isaac.