Sean Osborn (b. 1966) is a former clarinetist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and is a regular substitute in the clarinet section of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. A student of Stanley Hasty, Frank Kowalsky, and Eric Mandat. Osborn has traveled Europe, Japan, and North America as a soloist and chamber musician. He has also performed as guest principal clarinet with the New York Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and the American Symphony Orchestra. Osborn taught clarinet at the University of Washington from 2006-2009.
He has multiple CD releases on Albany Records, including Cyrille Rose 32 Etudes, Sean Osborn plays Mozart, and American Spirit
He is also an award-winning composer, whose works have been performed around the world by groups such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Toledo Clarinets, and members of the orchestras of Los Angeles, Detriot, Boston, New York, and others.
Clarinetist Sean Osborn shouldn't be confused with reputable Irish rower Seán Osborne.