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I hold an Honours Bachelor of Music (BMus) from Western University and a Bachelor of Education (BEd) from the University of Toronto.
I began my music career playing trombone and fanfare trumpet in the Stratford Festival Orchestra and Orchestra London. I worked for 10 years as a professional freelance trombonist and brass teacher in Canada and Germany. When I returned to Canada, I taught secondary school instrumental and vocal music for 25 years with the Waterloo Regional District School.
I am still very active playing with Brassroots, Wellington Wind Symphony, Windjammers, Waterloo Chamber Players and Full House Brass Quintet. I also play principal trombone with the Stratford Symphony Orchestra. I have conducted Ebytown Brass since 1991.
I enjoy arranging music for brass ensembles, attending masterclasses and conferences and touring.
- Founded three brass choirs in Germany in 1985, all of which still exist.
- Successfully completed the Deutsche Zertifikat, the German language exam.
- Completed three tours to Germany with Slide by Slide trombone quartet.
- Completed two tours to China with Brassroots and the International Symphony.
Recordings
- Passion for Brass: Brassroots at 30 by Brassroots (2016)
- Cocktails by Brassroots (2009)
- Divertimento by Brassroots
- Between Friends by Slide by Slide
Live Performances
- Symphony No. 1 Lord of the Rings by Johan de Meij, performed with the Wellington Winds Symphony (2012)
It is very exciting to teach brass to students of all ages. I enjoy observing their progress and growing passion for making music.
- $34 per 30-minute lesson
- $51 per 45-minute lesson
- $68 per 60-minute lesson
Contact Info:
E: LAMA@wlu.ca