François Houle

Bio:

François Houle is a clarinetist based in Vancouver, Canada. Shaped through deep artistic collaboration, Houle has developed a singular improvisational language rich with sonic embellishment and technical extensions. Performing as a soloist and chamber musician, Houle has actively expanded the clarinet’s repertoire by commissioning and premiering over one hundred new works by leading Canadian and international composers. He has released more than twenty albums as a leader, toured extensively across North America, Europe, and Australia, and is a founding member of ensembles Sea and Sky, Turning Point Ensemble, and Standing Wave. Houle teaches at Vancouver Community College and is the founder of the record label Afterday Audio.