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Sasha Johnson is a Course Instructor specializing in Tuba and Brass Ensembles at McGill University's Schulich School of Music, where he also teaches Low Brass and Chamber Music. He holds affiliations with the Glenn Gould School and performs with Montreal's Orchestre Symphonique and the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra. His career includes extensive European orchestral experience with groups like the Berlin Philharmonic and Orchestre de Paris under renowned conductors.
Education:
- University of Toronto (studied with Mark Tetreault, Murray Crewe)
- Manhattan School of Music (with Toby Hanks)
- Conservatoire de Musique de Montreal (with Alain Cazes)
- Von Karajan Academy of Berlin Philharmonic (1997)
Research/Performance Focus: Expertise in tuba performance, brass chamber music, and pedagogy. Specialization in classical orchestral traditions of major European ensembles, including sound production, stylistic interpretation, and ensemble collaboration.
Awards/Grants: None explicitly listed, though his career includes prestigious appointments (e.g., first Canadian in Berlin Philharmonic's Von Karajan Academy).
Advising & Mentorship: No formal academic advisees listed, but actively mentors students through performance instruction and ensemble leadership.
Labs/Teams: Performs with Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, National Ballet of Canada Orchestra, and maintains affiliations with McGill and Glenn Gould School ensembles.
