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Mel Martin serves as a Lecturer in Violin at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University, a position he has held since 2005. He concurrently holds the role of Section First Violinist with London Symphonia since 1981, where he has also served as Concertmaster and Assistant Concertmaster, and is an active member of the Stratford Festival Orchestra.
Education:
- Studied under Francis Chaplin at Brandon University
- Bachelor of Music in Performance from Indiana University with James Buswell and Franco Gulli
- Master of Music from the University of Michigan under Paul Makanowitzky and Charles Avsharian
- Youngest member of the National Youth Orchestra
Martin's professional focus centers on violin performance and pedagogy, with expertise spanning solo performance, chamber ensemble work, orchestral repertoire, and string education. His career includes international performances across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, featuring collaborations at Stratford Summer Music and multiple solo appearances with London Symphonia. As one of Ontario's most sought-after violin educators, he integrates extensive orchestral experience into his teaching methodology.
Martin maintains active professional engagement through his dual roles with London Symphonia and the Stratford Festival Orchestra, where he has performed as both Concertmaster and stage musician. His performance career directly informs his mentorship of violin students at Western University, emphasizing practical orchestral techniques and chamber music collaboration.
