Jarlath Mulholland is a versatile multi-instrumentalist specialising in clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone and keyboards.

Jarlath holds a Master’s degree in Clarinet Performance from the Royal Irish Academy of Music. He studied with former principal clarinettist and associate principal clarinettist of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, John Finucane and Dr. Paul Roe. He also studied saxophone with internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer and musical director, Kenneth Edge (original Riverdance tour / The Pirate Queen, Broadway).

As a woodwind doubler (flute, clarinet and saxophone) and keyboardist, Jarlath has over 20 years professional experience performing in pit orchestras, classical orchestras, symphonic wind bands, jazz ensembles, chamber ensembles and a wide variety of Irish pop / corporate function bands. Jarlath has toured extensively in Europe and is no stranger to the big stage, having performed in many major venues and theatres throughout Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland. As a live performer and studio session musician, Jarlath has collaborated and recorded with artists of both national and international acclaim and is in demand as a musical arranger.

In between his busy gigging schedule, he also takes a lot of pride in his role as a music educator and has worked as a woodwind tutor with two of Ireland’s most prestigious music organisations, the Education Authority of Northern Ireland and the Royal Irish Academy of Music. He also has a large client base of private international clarinet and saxophone students.

Most recently, Jarlath has been working in the Musical theatre world throughout the UK and Ireland and is an in demand saxophonist / keyboardist on the function band scene.