Shaquille Southwell is the Principal Clarinetist of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. He graduated from The Juilliard School with a Bachelor of Music degree, as a student of Anthony McGill. During his studies, Shaquille spent two summers in Sapporo, Japan as a member of the Pacific Music Festival. He has performed as a guest musician with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Ballet, as well as the Atlanta Opera.