Clarinetist

New Orleans legend and worldwide sensation Doreen Ketchens brings her inimitable musical style back to Merchant Hall. Accompanied by the full orchestra, the talented jazz clarinetist swings out to holiday classics in her exclusive Dixieland style. Don’t miss this unforgettable start to the holiday season. The concert concludes with a beloved family tradition—the MSO's colorful Holiday Music and Light Show Spectacular!

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Holiday in New Orleans With Doreen Ketchens, clarinet

Hylton Performing Arts Center

New Orleans legend and worldwide sensation Doreen Ketchens brings her inimitable style back to Manassas, once again accompanied by the full orchestra. This time, Doreen is swinging Merchant Hall with holiday classics in her exclusive Dixieland style. Don’t miss this unforgettable start to the holiday season!

Holiday in New Orleans

The Clarinet Queen of New Orleans: Dr. Doreen J. Ketchens! You’ve seen her on Instagram, now see her live in concert with the Western Piedmont Symphony!

Masterworks: Symphony Swings

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Joined by guest faculty soloist Kendra Wheeler and guest artist Doreen Ketchens, the LSU Wind ensemble presents its final concert of the fall semester—“Panoramas”. The first half of this concert includes Assistant Professor of Saxophone Kendra Wheeler performing Tolga Zafer’s Karapathia. The second half of this concert begins with Warren Benson’s The Passing Bell. Concluding the concert, New Orleans Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens will join us as featured soloist on Frank Ticheli’s musical panorama “Playing with Fire”.

LSU Wind Ensemble

Louisiana State University

Mon cher! The MSO is excited to present the Clarinet Queen of New Orleans, Doreen Ketchens for an exclusive performance of Dixieland favorites in her unique and inimitable style, accompanied by the full orchestra. This performance by one of the greatest jazz clarinetists of all time is sure to be a memorable experience. The first half of the program includes Ferde Grofé’s symphonic homage to New Orleans, Mississippi Suite.

Laissez Les Bons Temps Roulez!

The concert features instrumental soloists Doreen Ketchens, a jazz clarinetist from New Orleans, and MSU percussionist Gwendolyn Dease. The program includes Fanfare by Arthur Wang, Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble by Paul Lansky, Manifestos by Paul Dooley, What a Wonderful World (arr. Terry Lewis) by George David Weiss, and When the Saints Go Marching In (arr. Drew Dickey) by James M. Black. Kevin L. Sedatole, conductor.

Wind Symphony

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Stunning selections from two of America’s most gifted composers, plus a show-stopping performance by New Orleans jazz sensation Doreen Ketchens.

Dallas Winds | House of the Rising Sun

Meyerson Symphony Center

The core mission of Han & Heung Festival is to explore the stories of resilience and optimism through the presentation of thought-provoking concert program, followed by a panel discussion that promotes awareness, reflection, and dialogue.

Han & Heung Festival: Exploring the African-American and Korean Diasporas Through Music

Embrace the rhythm at the Indiana Wind Symphony’s concert, “Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball.” This event pays tribute to the Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. and parallels the Carnival festivities in South America. Attendees will be transported to vibrant cities like New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, and Barranquilla! The program will showcase music from “The Big Easy” and selections from two of South America's most popular Carnival celebrations. This concert will also feature guest soloist Doreen Ketchens, known as the “female Louis Armstrong” for her passionate performing style in Gospel, Blues, Jazz and more.

Clarinetist

Doreen Ketchens

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 15, 2026

Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball · Indiana Wind Symphony

Past events

Dec 6, 2025

Holiday in New Orleans With Doreen Ketchens, clarinet · Hylton Performing Arts Center

Dec 6, 2025

Holiday in New Orleans · Manassas Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Clarinet in Soul Force by Montgomery

Western Piedmont Symphony

Clarinet in Black, Brown, and Beige by Ellington

Western Piedmont Symphony

Clarinet in On the Town: Three Dance Episodes by Bernstein

Western Piedmont Symphony

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