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Meet our Student Ambassadors

We are thrilled to introduce you to our amazing team of student ambassadors! Speaking with a current student is one of the best ways to learn more about the Schulich School of Music. Our ambassadors can provide a candid, firsthand perspective on the school, and life at Schulich.

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Meet Paige

MY PROGRAM: B.Mus. Voice Performance - Soprano

MY TEACHER IS: Tracy Smith-Bessette

HOMETOWN: Calgary, Alberta, CA

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Hello! I’m Paige, I'm in the second year of my undergraduate degree in Voice Performance. I've been singing classically for over 12 years, through private lessons, choirs, and various competitions. I have so many good things to say about how much Schulich has affected me positively as a performer. It has drastically enhanced my love and understanding of music and my drive to work for my goals. On top of that, I’ve made amazing friends in Montreal…and the food here is really good too. I'm currently in Opera ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ and I'll be in Schulich's production of Cendrillon this year along with an internship working with a professional opera company this spring. I’m more than happy to answer any questions you may have about our program here at Schulich!

CLUBS/EXTRACURRICULAR Rock Climbing, Skiing, Cooking, Puzzles, and bodybuilding.

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Meet Will

MY PROGRAM: M.Mus. Composition

MY TEACHER IS: Chris Paul Harman

HOMETOWN: Colorado, USA

More about Will

Hello friends! My name is Will, I came to ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ in 2018 to study music composition and classical guitar. I received my bachelor’s degree in 2022 and am now working towards a master’s degree. I have also been involved in the ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ community outside of Schulich through SSMU services (Walk Safe and Nightline) and through work with the Student Wellness Hub (where I currently run the Shag Shop). I have loved having the opportunity to get to know the school and city these past five years and I am excited to be able to share what I have learned.

CLUBS/EXTRACURRICULAR: Walk Safe 2018 – 2021, ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Students' Nightline 2021 – Present

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Meet Jayden

MY PROGRAM: M. Mus. Performance - Flute

MY TEACHER IS: Joanna G’froerer

HOMETOWN: Mesa, Arizona, USA

More about Jayden

Hi, my name is Jayden! I'm a first-year master's flute performance student studying with Joanna G'froerer of the National Arts Centre Orchestra. Though starting my master's degree, I'm a veteran Schulich student as I completed my undergraduate degree here in May 2023. I'm originally from Arizona, but I have dual citizenship with familial ties to Montréal, leading me to move here permanently in 2019. I'm a Haynes Young Artist as well as principal flute of Ensemble Obiora here in Montréal. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about life at Schulich, the audition process, opportunities for dual citizens regarding ±«ÓãÖ±²¥, as well as any other questions you might have about the city. Je suis disponible en français également pour ceux qui en ont besoin. Very excited to meet you!

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Meet Gemma

MY PROGRAM: BMus Classical Saxophone Performance

MY TEACHER IS: Marie-Chantal Leclair

HOMETOWN: France

More about Gemma

I am in the last year of my undergraduate degree at Schulich. I transferred here from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. I grew up in France and started playing saxophone when I was 7. Since moving to Montreal, I have had wonderful performance opportunities, both as a part of ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ and outside. I hope to pursue a master's degree specializing in contemporary works for saxophone. Outside of the saxophone I love to read, hike, ski and write music. I would love to help answer your questions about Schulich or Montreal!

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Meet Charlotte

MY PROGRAM: B.Mus. Performance – Violin, B.A. Psychology

MY TEACHER IS: Violaine Melançon

HOMETOWN: Ottawa, Ontario, CA

More about Charlotte

Hi! I’m a double-degree student in violin performance and psychology. For a long time, I had been exclusively focused on developing my career in violin, but this past year I have decided to expand my education to include my interest in Psychology in addition to my musical core. I love having a diverse range of topics to study, and ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ is a perfect environment to immerse yourself in such a variety of fields within and without music. Outside of school, I am a crochet grandma and roller-skating fiend, and love going to fiddle jams! I would love to help out with any questions you may have, or just to talk!

CLUBS/EXTRACURRICULAR: Organizer of Fiddle club

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Meet Seanne

MY PROGRAM: B.Mus. Piano Performance

MY TEACHER IS: Prof. Martin Karlicek

HOMETOWN: Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

More about Seanne

Hi there! My name is Seanne (he/him/his) ---pronounced "shawn BWEH na fay"---and I am a student here at the Schulich School of Music working on my BMus Piano Performance degree. I am a proud Filipino-Canadian musician who is passionate about using music to share stories and amplify the voices of communities often underrepresented by the musical world. I am here to support you throughout your Schulich journey and lend a helping hand whenever you need one!

CLUBS/EXTRACURRICULAR: Tonal Ecstasy ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Acapella (tenor)

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Meet Nia

MY PROGRAM: B.Mus. Faculty Program – Piano, Minor in Composition, Minor Musical Applications of Technology

MY TEACHER IS: Julia Gavrilova

HOMETOWN: Born in London, England, but I grew up in Queens, New York City

More about Nia

Hi! I’m a classical pianist who has been playing for 15 years, and I am currently in my fourth year of my undergrad here at Schulich. In addition to piano, I also play guitar and bass (and played violin!) and am currently working on writing, producing, and releasing my own music with a producer! Being in the Musical Applications of Technology (sound recording) minor has allowed me to gain a lot of experience in the music studios at Schulich, and I am in the process of applying to the ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ sound recording masters program. Outside of music, I’m also a semi-professional photographer, and mostly do concert, portrait, studio, and creative photography. My love of all things creative led me to start a print magazine, Scatterbrain Magazine, that includes everything such as music, visual art, fashion, photography, writing – and much more! Being at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ has given me numerous opportunities, and has enabled me to be a part of the creative arts scene in Montreal, where I get to work with so many multi-talented people! I was also on ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Womens Varsity Track for a year, so for any musician-athletes, feel free to ask me any questions about ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ athletics!

CLUBS/EXTRACURRICULAR: ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Varsity Track & Field

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