A member of the Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra since 1991 and its principal clarinetist, Karem J Simon is thrilled to conduct today’s performance of Nova Sinfonia. Dr. Simon brings a wealth of musicianship and conducting experience to the podium. He is known as a passionate and sensitive musician able to inspire players and musicians of diverse backgrounds. Under his leadership, the UPEI Wind Symphony was transformed into one of the leading wind ensembles in this region. His progressive approach to programming and performance standard led to the creation of 22 albums with that ensemble.
Throughout his career, Dr. Simon has been a guest conductor with a variety of
ensembles, including the Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra, the National Youth Band of Canada, and numerous honour bands. He served as associate conductor of the PEISO from 2020-2023.
As a clarinetist, Karem remains active as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. He has been a featured artist with the PEISO, the Saint John String Quartet, the Atlantic String Machine, and Gros Morne Summer Music. His album, Solitary Clarinet, released in 2022, is a collection of pieces for unaccompanied clarinet. It is available on all the major online music streaming platforms.