Glenn Gould School of Music

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Sasha Johnson
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Glenn Gould School of Music

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The Glenn Gould School of Music of the Royal Conservatory of Canada is pleased to announce auditions for tuba, with studies beginning in September 2016. Auditions will be held in February 2016 and are open to serious performance students of both undergraduate and graduate level.

The Glenn Gould School is a professional music performance training program limited to instrumental players comprising one symphony orchestra, so only one tuba position is available. Playing responsibilities include the RCM Orchestra, the contemporary music ensemble, brass quintet, low brass and full brass orchestral repertory classes, regular mock auditions, and both solo recital and orchestral examination requirements.

In addition to their studies with myself and other RCM faculty, students are offered regular masterclasses with renowned international brass artists. Recent tuba artists to visit have been Chris Olka, David Kirk, Bob Tucci, Sam Pilafian and Alan Baer. Other recent visiting brass artists have included: Joe Alessi, James Markey, Jörgen Van Rijen, Tom Hooten and Bill Vermulen. This year's tuba masterclass will feature principal tuba of the Pittsburgh Symphony, Craig Knox on December 3 and 4, 2015.

The Royal Conservatory of Canada is located in downtown Toronto, Canada in the state of the art Telus Centre for Performance and Learning, including the beautiful Koerner Concert Hall. Further information about myself, the school, its faculty and applications can be obtained through the links below and please do not hesitate to contact me directly at sasha.johnson@mcgill.ca" target="_blank or through this site, should you have any questions or require any additional information.

Thanks,

Sasha Johnson
Principal Tuba, National Ballet of Canada Orchestra


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Sasha Johnson
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Re: Glenn Gould School of Music

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One detail I forgot to mention in my previous post was regarding funding. The school recognizes the responsibility of being the only tuba player, and has in the past awarded funding generously. While scholarships and financial assistance are decided on an individual basis, all of my students from the Glenn Gould School have received generous, and most often full funding for their studies.
Sasha Johnson
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Posts: 122
Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2004 6:12 pm
Location: Montreal. Canada

Re: Glenn Gould School of Music

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Some of you have contacted me regarding problems with the online application process. I believe these issues have been resolved, but if you have any difficulty, please let me know.

Also, the official application deadline is Dec 1, but there is some flexibility, so just let me know if you need more time to apply.
Thanks,
Sasha Johnson
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