Music Instructors
Charmaine Bacon
Originally from Russell, Manitoba, Charmaine Bacon is a classically trained flutist and pianist based in Winnipeg. Charmaine performs regularly as Continue reading Charmaine Bacon
Niall Bakkestad-Legare
“… a powerful young tenor saxophonist… he has a big sound and tremendous facility, but he also has an open, Continue reading Niall Bakkestad-Legare
Craig Beattie
I specialize in trombone however may be able to assist on other low brass instruments depending on the requirements. I Continue reading Craig Beattie
Amir Bissen
Amir Bissen was born into a renowned musical family and at just four years old, started playing the violin at Continue reading Amir Bissen
Robert Burton
Winnipeg’s Only 7 string solo Guitarist Robert is guitarist, drummer and bassist living in Winnipeg. Formerly from southern Ontario, he Continue reading Robert Burton
Karin Carlson
Karin Carlson is a Winnipeg-based freelance musician. She plays trombone in the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, the B-Side Champs, the Executive Continue reading Karin Carlson
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Marco Castillo
Specializing in Specialized in Brazilian Music and Latin World music, Marco sings in Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and Italian. Multi-instrumentalist, Continue reading Marco Castillo
Rachel Côté
Hornist Rachel Côté has appeared with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Continue reading Rachel Côté
Tony Cyre
Tony’s career as a drummer/percussionist has taken him from Main St. to Manhattan. From jazz Big Bands (Ron Paley and Continue reading Tony Cyre
Maya de Forest
Starting violin at age 3 in Winnipeg, Maya developed as a young musician under the guidance of Donna Grescoe and Continue reading Maya de Forest
Ruth Denton
Ruth Denton leads a multifaceted musical career as performer, administrator, and community organizer. Denton was the founding artistic director of Continue reading Ruth Denton
Vincent Ellin
Distinguished bassoonist Vincent Ellin won the Principal position in the Winnipeg Symphony when he was 22. Since arriving in Canada Continue reading Vincent Ellin
Amber Epp
The shortest distance between a Mennonite choir and an open-air jazz patio in Havana is Amber Epp. A childhood of Continue reading Amber Epp
Janice Finlay
Janice is a woodwind “triple threat” whose artistry on saxophone, flute and clarinet has taken her across North America and Continue reading Janice Finlay
Greg Gatien
Greg Gatien is currently serving as Dean of Music at Brandon University, where he has been a long-time member of Continue reading Greg Gatien
François Godère
François Godère is originally from Sherbrooke, Québec. A background in his church choir as a singer, an organist and a Continue reading François Godère
Julene/Julie Gravett
Julene is a Drummer, Teacher, composer, and a graduate of the Grant MacEwan Music program. Julene has recorded with many Continue reading Julene/Julie Gravett
Joel Green
Dirty Catfish Brass Band Musical Styles: Jazz, Classical, Funk, R&B, Soul Contact
Justin Gruber
Justin Gruber began his musical endeavors on the tuba at the age of 9 and currently holds the Tuba position Continue reading Justin Gruber
Tetyana Haraschuk
Composer/Arranger/Orchestrator (Jazz Orchestra, String Quartet, Small Jazz Ensemble), Drummer (Jazz, Alternative), Educator (Music Theory, Composition, Arrangement, Drumset). Proficient in Sibelius, Continue reading Tetyana Haraschuk
Bruce Jacobs
Bruce Jacobs is a veteran bassist experienced in most musical styles. He has extensive live and session credits with hundreds Continue reading Bruce Jacobs
Brian Klowak
Jazz saxophonist Brian Klowak has been featured on CBC Radio national jazz broadcasts, Jazz Beat and After Hours, and locally Continue reading Brian Klowak
Karl Kohut
Double bass, bass guitar. Assistant Professor of Jazz Bass at the University of Manitoba Desaultels Faculty of Music. Links Website Continue reading Karl Kohut
Dmytro Kreshchenskyi
Dmytro Kreshchenski is a highly skilled violist with more than 12 years of experience playing in world-known symphony orchestras. He Continue reading Dmytro Kreshchenskyi
Kasey Kurtz
Kasey Kurtz is a Winnipeg-based guitarist, music educator and composer proficient in a wide variety of genres including jazz, rock, Continue reading Kasey Kurtz
Ken MacDonald
Described as a “master french hornist” by the Toronto Star, Ken joined the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in 2001 as Associate Continue reading Ken MacDonald
Matthew McCormack
Matt McCormack is a Montreal-born Canada-wide bass player. Between his work with RnB act Avery Raquel, Manitoba guitar legend Ariel Continue reading Matthew McCormack
Heidi Peters
Heidi Peters, BMus, MMus, is one of eleven artist-teachers globally to be Certified by the Performing Arts Medicine Association and Continue reading Heidi Peters
Jeff Presslaff
JEFF PRESSLAFF is a pianist, trombonist, composer and arranger who made Winnipeg his home in 1997 and has since become Continue reading Jeff Presslaff
Liudmyla Prysiazhniuk
Liudmyla Prysiazhniuk is a dedicated and creative violinist from Ukraine with a passion for various styles of music. She has Continue reading Liudmyla Prysiazhniuk
Ben Reimer
Ben Reimer has been called a “genre-bending wiz” (PuSh) and a performer of “stunning virtuosity” (Ludwig-Van Mtl). He has been Continue reading Ben Reimer
Sophie Reimer-Epp
Sophie Reimer-Epp is a Winnipeg-born violinist with a passion for orchestral playing, chamber music, and contemporary music. She is currently Continue reading Sophie Reimer-Epp
David Rosenbaum
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, David Rosenbaum has been playing bass since 2003. David started out playing in local Continue reading David Rosenbaum
Renate Rossol
Renate Rossol is building community through her musical leadership in Winnipeg and abroad as a music director, pianist, vocal coach, Continue reading Renate Rossol
Kathryn Sigsworth
Kathryn Sigsworth is a native of Belleville, Illinois. Upon completion of her Master’s Degree in Violin at Southern Illinois University Continue reading Kathryn Sigsworth
Grant Simpson
Grant Simpson has been immersed in music and theatre from the very beginning of his career. Learning the trade as Continue reading Grant Simpson
Sister Dorothy
Classically trained but raised on Classic Rock, singer-songwriter Sister Dorothy has been entertaining and amazing audiences from Winnipeg to Jamaica. Continue reading Sister Dorothy
Victoria Sparks
Winnipeg based Victoria Sparks is an active solo, orchestral and chamber percussionist. She completed her bachelor’s degrees in Music and Continue reading Victoria Sparks
Jennifer Thiessen
Whether she finds herself on a concert hall stage or in an underground venue, Jennifer Thiessen seeks a deep authenticity Continue reading Jennifer Thiessen
Brendan Thompson
Percussionist Brendan Thompson is a highly active performer throughout Manitoba. He performs regularly with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, including his Continue reading Brendan Thompson
Thomas Weston
Acclaimed for his mellifluous tone and depth of phrasing, Thomas Weston enjoys an active career as a performer, technician, and Continue reading Thomas Weston
Alex Whitehead
Alex Whitehead is a devoted orchestral performer, soloist and pedagogue. He has performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the North Continue reading Alex Whitehead