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