Abdo Timejardine-Zomeño (b. 2000), born and residing in Chicago, IL is an accomplished clarinetist, woodwind doubler, composer, conductor, and educator. He recently completed his Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance and is finishing his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago. 

With an active schedule, Abdo regularly performs with the Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band and the Middle East Music Ensemble of the University of Chicago. He has also performed with The Naperville Winds, Northshore Concert Band, South Loop Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago Philharmonic.

As a soloist and chamber musician, he’s had the opportunity to collaborate with clarinetists from across the United States, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. His recent travels have taken him to Denver, Colorado for the 50th Anniversary of the International Clarinet Association, as well as Phoenix, Arizona for the first ever Low-Clarinet Festival. In March 2023, he had the opportunity to play for renowned clarinetist Julian Bliss in a masterclass during Bliss’s residency at UIC for the consortium premiere of John Mackey’s clarinet concerto, Divine Mischief. 

As a composer, his works have been performed by ensembles across the United States such as the Communiversity Band of Northeastern State University, Mid-America Freedom Band, Atlanta Freedom Bands, Music for Everyone Summer Camp, UIC Saxophone Quartet, ~Nois Saxophone Quartet, Third Coast Percussion, and members of New Music Chicago. His compositions have acquired attention from notable composers such as Jennifer Jolley. He credits his mentors: Kyle Rhoades, Michael Popplewell, José Oliver Riojas, Nicholas Carlson, Marc Mellits, Serena Weren, Jennifer Jolley, Andy Hudson, Stefanie Gardner, Jessica Harrie, Alan Theisen, Eric Jimenez, and Shawn Okpebholo for his development as a clarinetist, composer, and conductor.

His professional affiliations and memberships include the International Clarinet Association, North American Saxophone Alliance, National Flute Association, New Music Chicago, Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles, Pride Bands Alliance, Association of Concert Bands, Illinois Music Education Association, Texas Music Educators Association, College Band Directors National Association, World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, and ASCAP. He is also one of the founding members of the New Horizons Collective, a group of emerging composers based across the United States.

Outside of his professional obligations, Abdo can be found traveling to new destinations, gaming, go-karting, cumbia & swing dancing, and discovering new podcasts. He also spends significant time in Valencia, Spain.