Jane Pankhurst is a classically trained clarinettist from Perth, Western Australia. Jane graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Philosophy (First Class Honours) from the University of Western Australia. She is actively involved within the Australian music performance industry, performing regularly with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Perth Symphony Orchestra, Australian Youth Orchestra and West Australian Youth Orchestra. Jane is mentor for young West Australian clarinettists, and has worked as a clarinet tutor at schools across Perth. In August, Jane will commence a Master of Music (M.M) in Clarinet Performance at the University of Southern California (USC) Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles. She will be studying with world renowned clarinet pedagogue Yehuda Gilad. Gilad is considered one of the most innovative, dynamic and respected clarinet teachers within the international music community and has developed the one of the most prestigious and sought-after studios in the world.