Education & Credentials
Artist Diploma
McGill University, Montreal, Qc. Historical Bassoons 2014
Mmus, Early Music Performance
Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Historical Oboes 2007
Bmus, Early Music Performance
McGill University, Montreal, Qc, Historical Oboes 2006
Experience
Co-Artistic Director & Founder Musica Ourania, Montreal, Qc 2024-Present
Co-Artistic Director & Founder Mnemosyne, Montreal, Qc 2023-Present
Co-Artistic Director & Founder Musica Obscura, Basel, CH 2018-Present
Co-Artistic Director & Founder Cénacle, Montreal, Qc 2017-Present
Practicum Instruction, private & university level instruction historical flutes, oboes, clarinets,
& bassoons as well as reed-making, vocal, & instrumental coaching for large & small ensembles,
Montreal, Qc (U de M), Aberdeen, Scotland (U of A) 2013-2023
Instrument Maker, reproduction of baroque and classical oboes, clarinets, & chalumeaux.
Restoration & repair of original 17th, 18th, & 19th Century woodwinds, Montreal, Qc 2010-Present
Librarian, Festival Montreal Baroque, Montreal, Qc 2009-Present
Oboist, Librarian, IT support, Social Media Admin, Ensemble Caprice, Montreal, Qc 2008-Present
Co-Founder, Chief Editor, Musicology & Materials Research, Crononaut Press, Montreal, Qc 2008-Present
Professional historical oboist, flutist, clarinetist, & bassoonist 2001-Present
Skills
· Historical reed making, custom reeds for 18th century oboes, bassoons, clarinets, and chalumeaux including bocal & staple production.
· Harpsichord technician, repairs, voicing, tuning, and regulation.
· Languages spoken/written, English, Arabic, French, Italian, Dutch, German
· Languages understood, Greek, Spanish, Latin
· Research abilities, Extensive knowledge of public and private manuscript collections in North America, Europe, and Asia. Adept with Gallica (FR,) InternetCulturale (IT,) and large, national monument collections in Germany, Austria, Great Britain, Japan, Belgium, and Denmark. Facility with RILM, RISM, RIPM, & Early English Books Online.
Activities
· Multiple Professional engagements & tours during the concert season locally & abroad.
· Frequent professional recordings.
· Private instruction given in historical oboe, flute, clarinet, & bassoon. Vocal coaching, large ensemble and small ensemble direction.
· Acting artistic consultant for concert programs, recordings, lessons, and direction.
· Arranger of chamber and orchestral music based on historical precedence, style, and tradition
· Master classes, workshops, & concerts with Lucy van Dael (NL,) Bart van Oort (NL,) Herve Niquet (FR,) Judy Tarling (GB,) Manfredo Kraemer (DE,) & Lorenzo Coppola (IT.)
· Academic, IT assistance, & article contribution, "The Pathetick Musician: Moving an Audience in the Age of Eloquence," B. Haynes & G. Burgess, Oxford University Press, 2016.
Seminar
· Guest Lecturer, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK. History of baroque winds, masterclasses given, study workshops on multi-instrumentalism during the 18th century. Private instruction, oboe band direction, & historical reed seminars.
· Adjunct Speaker, Early Music Lectures, Montreal, Qc. Series of talks surrounding the fields of historically informed performances past, present, future given by resident faculty members and prominent musical figures.
Awards
Prix Opus, Concert of the Year, Ensemble Caprice, "Juditha Triumphans" 2014
Prix Opus, Performer of the Year, Ensemble Caprice 2011
Prix Opus, Concert of the Year, Ensemble Caprice, "Mass in B Minor" 2011
Prix Opus, Concert of the Year, SMAM, "The Splendour of France" 2010
Juno Award, Classical Album of the Year, "Gloria! Vivaldi's Angels," Analekta 2009
Nominations
Prix Opus, Concert of the Year, les Idées Heureuses, "Chaconne & Chocolat" 2022
Juno Award, Classical Album of the Year, Ensemble Caprice, "Messiah" 2022
ADISQ, CD of the Year, "Adagio," Analekta 2014
ADISQ, CD of the Year, "Bach; Brandenburg Concertos & Shostakovitch," Analekta 2013
ADISQ, CD of the Year, "Gloria! Vivaldi's Angels." Analekta 2009