At the University of Ottawa, woodwind and brass students have the opportunity to develop their full potential both as performers on their respective instruments and as trained musicians. The outstanding faculty comprises performers and teachers of national recognition, many of whom are members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra. Performance opportunities include the University of Ottawa Orchestra, Concert Wind Ensemble, small instrumental ensembles and mixed chamber groups.
Faculty
- Douglas Burden
Trombone - Angela Casagrande
Education courses in oboe - Camille Churchfield
Flute - Robert Cram
Flute, Coordinator of wind sector - Karen Donnelly
Trumpet - Daniel Gress
Horn, Coordinator of brass sector - Charles Hamann
Oboe - Martin Labrosse
Tuba - Emiliy Marks
Flute - Shauna McDonald
Clarinet - Christopher Millard
Bassoon - Donald Renshaw
Trombone - Eric Rupp
Trumpet - Kimball Sykes
Clarinet
Ensemble descriptions
- University of Ottawa Orchestra (MUS3901)
- University of Ottawa Wind Ensemble (MUS3902)
- Chamber Music Ensembles (MUS3944)
- Jazz Ensemble (MUS3908)
- Baroque Ensembles (MUS3912)
- Flute Ensembles
- Brass Ensembles
- Contemporary Music Ensemble (MUS3914)
Audition requirements
Undergraduate candidates should prepare:
- two pieces or contrasting movements from a large work, minimum level RCMT Grade VIII or equivalent;
- technical study;
- scales: major, minor and chromatic;
- sight-reading
For graduate candidates, the audition should consist of around forty-five minutes of music, and must include at least three works from different style periods.