Clarinetist Samuel Brandão Marques began his studies at the age of five with Nelson
Aguiar (Aveiro Music Conservatory) and continued his studies with António Saiote (Music and Performing Arts College – Porto), before studying under Stanley Drucker, Pascual Martínez-Forteza and Dennis Smylie at New York University’s Steinhardt School. At NYU he obtained a Masters degree in Instrumental Performance, an Advanced Certificate in Music Education, and was also an Adjunct Instructor.
Mr. Marques was awarded in several clarinet and chamber music competitions in Portugal,Spain and the US.