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About Allen Price – Musician, Educator, and Performer

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Decades of Expertise

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Performance Coaching

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Mobile Music Instruction

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A Lifetime Devoted to Music

For more than five decades, Allen Price has lived and breathed music. As a woodwind multi-instrumentalist, worship musician, and music educator, he has built a reputation for excellence both on stage and in the classroom. His career spans orchestras, pit bands, military ensembles, jazz collaborations, and private instruction. Today, Allen focuses on teaching adult beginners in Pittsburgh, providing personalized, one-on-one mobile lessons in clarinet, flute, saxophone, and classical recorder.

Worship Musician

Allen is experienced as an ecumenical and interdenominational worship musician, serving both Christian and Jewish communities. His work includes:

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Liturgical and pastoral music support

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Guest solo performances for weddings, funerals, and ceremonies

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Ensemble augmentation for choirs and worship bands

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Instrument Selection Guidance

Choosing the right instrument is critical for comfort and progress. Allen helps students navigate music stores, ensuring they purchase instruments and accessories suited to their needs and skill levels.

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Special church and holiday celebrations

His ability to blend into ensembles or perform as a soloist has made him a trusted musician for sacred occasions.

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The Ambassador Music Service

Allen is also the founder of The Ambassador Music Service, which provides live music support for corporate events, functions, and subscription performances. Whether performing solo or with an ensemble, Allen ensures every event is supported by polished, professional music.

Professional Woodwind Performer

As a professional woodwind performer, Allen’s résumé includes:

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Pit musician for theater productions and show bands

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Professional substitute and utility reed player for ensembles needing skilled coverage

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Recording sideman for both jazz and classical projects

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Touring and freelance work with major productions

Notable highlights include performances with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra under Werner Torkanowski, the Maine State Theater, the Barnum and Bailey Ice Show Orchestra, and collaborations with jazz great Roswell Rudd.

Music Educator and Mentor

Teaching has always been central to Allen’s career. Over the years, he has:

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Taught in schools (K–12) for 7 years, including 2 years in administration

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Maintained 30+ years of private studio teaching, serving students ages 5 through 92

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Served on the Woodwinds Faculty at The Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts in Philadelphia

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Provided instruction through The Music and Arts Corporation

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Allen has guided hundreds of students to reach their musical goals with a better than 90% success rate and retention averages of 4+ years. His teaching philosophy is simple:

“If laughter is the pilot light of the soul, then music is the fuel that it burns.”

Allen believes that learning music is about more than notes and technique — it’s a journey of self-discovery, confidence building, and joy. He encourages students to ask questions, explore, and find their own voice, knowing that anyone can learn to play with persistence and the right guidance.

Professional Affiliations and Recognition

Allen’s professional memberships include:

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American Federation of Musicians (Local 9-535)

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Theater Musicians Association

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Boston Musicians Association

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National Association of Pastoral Musicians

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National Association of Gospel Choirs

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Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts (Philadelphia)

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Retired: U.S. Military Musicians Association & International Military Musicians Association

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Heidelberg Band Alumni Association

These affiliations reflect his long-standing presence in both local and national music communities.

A Distinguished Career in Music

Some career highlights include:

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25 years with U.S. Army Special Bands, U.S. Diplomatic Corps, and the U.S. State Department

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Second clarinetist with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra

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Freelance jazz and contemporary collaborations with Roswell Rudd

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Union theater and show work with the Maine State Theater and Barnum and Bailey Ice Shows

His training covers classical, jazz, arranging, improvisation, and ethnomusicology, making him a versatile and sought-after performer.

Commitment to Students in Pittsburgh

Now based in Pittsburgh, Allen dedicates his energy to private mobile instruction for adults. His teaching is rooted in encouragement and practical guidance:

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Mobile lessons — Allen comes to you

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Help with instrument selection at local music stores

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Tailored lessons for beginners, returning musicians, or those preparing for auditions

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A focus on music as both a skill and a lifelong source of joy

For Allen, teaching is more than instruction — it’s helping students discover their potential and experience the satisfaction of music as a lifelong companion.

Contact AllenPriceMusic

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Address: 4051 Geneva Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201

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Business Hours: Mon–Sat: 9 AM – 5 PM | Sun: Closed

Take the next step toward your musical journey with the support of a teacher who has spent a lifetime performing, inspiring, and sharing the joy of music.