Woodwind Instrumentalist Michael Rex Bacarra, studied Clarinet Performance at the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music where he became the principal clarinetist of the UST Symphony Orchestra from 1999 to 2002.

He joined the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra in 2001 and kept the

position of principal clarinetist until 2003. Michael became the conductor of the Muntinlupa City Band from 2004 to 2011. During this time he attended conducting masterclasses by esteemed international conductors from USA, Germany, Chile, France, China, Korea and Philippines. He was also a member

of the clarinet section of the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra from 2003 until its cessation in 2007.

At present, Michael teaches woodwinds at Cranleigh School, Abu Dhabi UAE.

He currently plays saxophone in the Saadiyat Big Band, clarinet with the Aubarra Duo and flute with the Abu Dhabi Flute Society.

The Aubarra Duo is a UAE-based clarinet duo, where Michael and his partner Jonathan Aubrey actively perform at notable institutions in the country such as Dubai Men's College, the Sharjah World Music Festival, and the University of Sharjah, to name a few. In August 2016, they participated and performed in

the 6º European Clarinet Festival in Camerino, Italy (2016) and the Clarinetfest in Oostende, Belgium (2018) sponsored by the International Clarinet Association. The duo aims to expand the current duet

literature through original compositions, arrangements and transcriptions for two clarinets in may different styles and diversities for future generations to enjoy.

Michael is also the clarinet instructor for the newly formed UAE University Orchestra in Al Ain.