BIO
Ashley Pratz is a Baltimore-based clarinetist, conductor, and educator who uses her passion for music to educate and connect with audiences. Pratz is currently pursuing her master's degree at the Peabody Conservatory, studying clarinet under the direction of Alexander Fiterstein and Conducting under Dr. Harlan D. Parker.
Noted to have a unique sensitivity to her sound on the clarinet, Pratz has performed in a variety of solo and ensemble- based settings. Her notable performances include serving as clarinetist in the Mount Vernon Trio, principal clarinetist for Peabody Symphony’s Spring 2025 performance of Dvorak Symphony No. 8, bass clarinetist for Peabody Symphony Orchestra’s recording of composer Du Yun’s Mythology series under the baton of Marin Alsop, and various performances with the Eastern Music Festival and Saluzzo Opera Academy Orchestras. She has participated in masterclasses with clarinetists Sang Yoon Kim of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Mariam Adam of Imani Winds.
As a conductor, Pratz is regarded for her clarity and musicality. She served as the assistant conductor for Peabody Music for New Media department’s production of the silent film adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. In 2024, she was invited to guest conduct at Lime Kiln Middle School in Fulton, MD. Pratz had her conducting debut performance with the Peabody Wind Ensemble in November 2025.
With a passion for education, Pratz is a MSDE-certified teacher. She takes great joy in working with students, and believes strongly in the ability of music education to not only expose students to music, but to foster strong connections and build qualities needed to succeed in today’s world.
