Guest Artist

Tyler Guzman

Clarinetist

A Coloradan by birth but a Texan by choice, Tyler Guzmán is a versatile clarinetist, educator, and arts advocate based in San Antonio. Through his multifaceted career, Tyler continues to enrich the city’s cultural landscape, inspiring audiences and students alike with his passion for music and education.

Tyler’s dedication to teaching is evident in his thriving private studio, where he mentors students who have achieved success in competitions, All-State ensembles, and collegiate music programs. He also co-directs the Mini Pears Clarinet Ensemble, a student-centered group focused on collaboration and community-building through music. A former band director in Arizona and San Antonio ISD, Tyler was recognized for developing comprehensive programs that emphasized musical excellence, the value of collaboration within ensembles, and cultivating appreciation for the arts.

As a performer, Tyler is known for his expressive artistry and commitment to both classical and contemporary repertoire. He has appeared as a soloist performing von Weber’s Concerto for Clarinet no. 2 with the Colorado Mesa Symphony Orchestra and Mozart’s Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K. 622 with the Four Seasons Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Incarnate Word. His passion for new music has led him to premiere several compositions, including Miguel del Águila’s Transoceánica (ICA ClarinetFest, 2019), Silence for clarinet and orchestra (San Antonio, 2022), and Angélica Negrón’s No te preocupes (ICA ClarinetFest, 2023).

An active chamber musician, Tyler performs with the Prickly Pear Clarinet Ensemble, a local non-profit that recently premiered Five Dances for Five Clarinets for clarinet choir (ICA ClarinetFest, 2025). He also performs with River City Winds, a local trio committed to bringing classical, contemporary, and popular music to the varied audiences of San Antonio. He frequently performs with the Symphony of the Hills orchestra and the Heart of Texas Concert Band, where he presented Mendelssohn’s Konzertstück No. 1, op. 113 alongside his husband, fellow clarinetist Shaun Guzmán.

Tyler completed his doctoral coursework at Arizona State University, where he also earned his Master of Music degree, studying with Robert Spring and Joshua Gardner, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Colorado Mesa University.