Founder of Clarinets for Conservation Michele Von Haugg is a native of East Berne, New York, USA. Michele completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education at Ithaca College. Her performance career began in 2001 with the Air Force Band of Liberty based out of Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. After completion of active duty service, Michele continued her military service as a soloist for the Air National Guard Band while pursuing her Master’s Degree in performance at the New England Conservatory of Music. During her studies at the Conservatory, Michele retained a private studio of over 30 students, was actively involved in community outreach performances, and toured regularly with Air Force Bands across the country. Michele currently resides in Takoma Park, Maryland where she is part of the University of Maryland fellowship wind quintet, Daraja Ensemble.