About
Eric Chappell serves as a Course Instructor (Double Bass) in the Department of Music Performance at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University, a position he has held since 2002.
His educational background includes:
- Early studies with Theodore Mayer and Joel Quarrington
- Advanced training with Michael Leiter at McGill University
Mr. Chappell maintains an active dual career as both performer and educator. He has served as assistant principal bass with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal since 1999 under Charles Dutoit's appointment, appearing on all OSM recordings and international tours. His performance repertoire spans orchestral, chamber, and solo contexts with ensembles including the Australian Chamber Orchestra, National Arts Centre Orchestra, and Orchestre du Festival de Lanaudière.
His professional focus centers on double bass performance techniques, orchestral studies, historical performance practices, and string pedagogy. He actively promotes contemporary double bass literature through recitals and chamber collaborations while mentoring students in performance excellence.
No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.
His teaching activities at McGill constitute his primary academic contribution, with no additional details regarding research grants, laboratory facilities, or ensemble leadership provided in the source text.
