Catherine Wood

Catherine Wood is a Professor of Clarinet at Brandon University's School of Music. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) from Michigan State University, a Master of Music (M.M.) from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) from the University of Manitoba. Her expertise spans clarinet performance, chamber music, and music education.

• Affiliations: Brandon University (Faculty of Music), International Clarinet Association (North America Continental Chair).

Dr. Wood is an advocate for Canadian music and new compositions, having premiered works by composers like T. Patrick Carrabré and Sid Robinovitch. She specializes in piccolo clarinets (E-flat and D) and has performed globally with orchestras like the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra. Her clarinet studio at Brandon University is renowned, including the BU Clarinet Choir which tours internationally and performs at festivals like the ICA ClarinetFest.

She founded the annual Brandon University Clarinet Festival in 2011, featuring top performers and pedagogues. Her pedagogical work includes adjudicating competitions (e.g., Beijing International Mozart Clarinet Competition) and mentoring students in chamber music and orchestral performance.

• Labs/Teams: BU Clarinet Choir, Clarinet Belles Quartet, Viðarneisti (percussion-clarinet duo).