Woodwinds

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→

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→

Sharon Atkinson

Sharon Atkinson served as the acting principal clarinetist for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra recordings Collage and Lark Ascending. She played Continue reading Sharon Atkinson→

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→

Connor Derraugh

Connor is a Jazz Performance Degree graduate from the University of Manitoba with a double major in piano and saxophone. Continue reading Connor Derraugh→

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→

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→

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→

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→

Walle Larsson

Dividing his time between Winnipeg Canada and southern California – Walle is intensely devoted to his craft – and a creative imagination Continue reading Walle Larsson→

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→