Welcome to Jared Burchfield Music!
My name is Jared Burchfield, and I am a freelance clarinetist and saxophonist from Cleveland, Tennessee. I repair woodwind instruments, play gigs in the Chattanooga and Knoxville areas, and teach applied lessons on clarinet and saxophone. In addition to clarinet, I also have experience playing bass clarinet as well as alto, tenor and baritone saxophone. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in clarinet performance from Lee University starting in the Fall of 2025, after which I hope to study instrument repair and start a full time business doing instrument repair in this area.
After playing bass clarinet and saxophone throughout middle school and high school, I attended Lee University starting in 2019 and graduated in May 2023 with a degree in K-12 Instrumental Music Education emphasis in clarinet. I studied clarinet with Dr. Amy Humberd and saxophone with Mr. Alan Wyatt and Dr. Clint Schmitt.
While in my undergraduate studies, I played in the following Lee University Ensembles:
Lee University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Holsinger from 2019-2022. Instruments: principal clarinet, bass clarinet
Lee University Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Alan Wyatt from 2019-2022. Instruments: lead alto sax, lead tenor sax, second tenor, baritone sax, clarinet
Lee University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sarah Pearsons from 2020-2022. Instruments: principal clarinet and bass clarinet.
Lee University Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr. Mark Bailey from 2019-2020. Instruments: clarinet and bass clarinet.
Lee University Saxophone Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Clint Schmitt from 2019-2022. Instuments: baritone sax, alto sax.
Additionally, I played as a part of the following community ensembles during my undergraduate degree:
Southern Adventist University Wind Symphony under the direction of Ken Parsens in 2020 and 2021. Instruments: tenor and baritone saxophone
Premier Jazz Orchestra in Chattanooga, TN under the direction of Steven Bearden from 2021-2022. Instruments: tenor sax, clarinet
First Baptist Cleveland Orchestra from 2019-2022. Instruments: clarinet, alto sax
Westmore Church of God Orchestra from 2023-2024. Instruments: alto sax, tenor sax
Following my undergraduate degree, I taught band for a year at Sequoyah High School and Madisonville Middle School in Madisonville, TN. I later returned to Lee University to get my masters in clarinet performance, during which I studied with Dr. Amy Humberd.
While in my masters degree, I played in the following Lee University Ensembles:
Lee University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Joshua Pace from 2024-present. Instruments: principal clarinet, bass clarinet, baritone sax, contrabass clarinet
Lee University Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Alan Wyatt from 2025-present. Instruments: clarinet
Lee University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Leonardo Rosario from 2024-2025. Instruments: principal clarinet
Lee University Clarinet Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Amy Humberd 2024-present. Instruments: clarinet, contrabass clarinet
In addition to my studies, I have played for the following productions:
“The Drowsy Chaperone” performed by Cleveland High School in 2017. Orchestra directed by Jim Burton
“Disaster!” performed by Cleveland High School in 2018. Orchestra directed by Jim Burton
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” performed by Cleveland High School in 2019. Orchestra directed by Jim Burton
“Anastasia” performed by Chattanooga State Community College in 2025. Orchestra directed by Nick Hartline in 2025
String Theory Season XVII with Anthony McGill, Hunter Museum of Fine Art in Chattanooga, TN on January 20, 2026
“The Marquee Awards 2026” at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, TN. Orchestra directed by Tim Paul. (I have been invited to play again in 2027.)
I currently work as the manager of the Instrumental Inventory Office at Lee University in Cleveland, TN. I am responsible for keeping track of, assigning and maintaining all woodwind, brass and string instruments owned by the university in this position. I am also currently apprenticing with a retired woodwind repair technician in Knoxville. In addition to school, I have taught private lessons to middle school and high school students from Meigs County High School, Ocoee Middle School and Walker Valley High School. I have worked band camps at Cleveland High School, McMinn Central High School, Southeast Whitfield High School, Lake Forest Middle School and most recently, Meigs County High School. I have also repaired instruments for Lee University, Cleveland High School, Meigs County High School, and Copper Basin High School.
During my time teaching, going to school, and playing in this area I noticed a great need for affordable and reliable band instrument repair. There are few shops in our area, and they quite far away from the majority of the many band programs in this area, especially those north of Cleveland. It can be a hassle for both directors and students to drive all the way to a shop for a simple repair like a tenon cork or single pad replacement, and repairs can often take weeks to complete. My goal is to provide a closer and quicker option for both students and schools who want to avoid long repair wait times and high pricing. My goal is to get your instrument in the best playable condition possible for the lowest possible price, while still providing quality work and excellent customer service.
In addition, I have a passion for repairing old instruments, getting them back into service, and providing good quality used instruments to students at affordable prices. In offering cheaper repairs and affordable instruments, I hope to make band more accessible to students and families who many not be able to afford a new instrument. Being involved in music has changed my life, and I want to help provide that same experience to all students by allowing them to get a great instrument at a great price.
For more information on any of the services that offer on this website, please visit the associated page on this site or send me an email at any time. I am happy to talk further with you regarding specific information about any of the services on this website or about playing for you. Thank you very much for visiting my website and for supporting what I do!
If you would like to contact me about repairs, lessons or playing opportunities, please feel free to do so at one of these avenues:
Email: jaredmburch@gmail.com
Phone: 423-716-0386
Important: General operating hours are Monday through Friday from 10am-5pm. I may not answer calls, emails, or texts outside of these hours. I am also in school, teach lessons, play concerts and work band camps, so I may not answer your call or respond to your message immediately. If you are calling, please leave a voicemail and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your understanding!