Ian Gibson, based in Rothesay, New Brunswick, is a percussionist whose skills have been honed by studying under world renowned instructors like Russell Hartenberger, Robin Engelman, John Rudolph, Beverley Johnston, and Alan Abel.
In 2004, Ian completed his Master of Music in Performance from the University of Toronto, following the completion of his Bachelor's degree in Music-Performance in 2002, also from the University of Toronto.
Between 2005 and 2017, Ian contributed significantly to music education at Cambrian College, Laurentian University, and the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra, holding positions as Head of Percussion Studies, Classical Percussion Instructor, and Principal Percussionist/Timpanist. Ian currently works as the Percussion Teaching Artist in Saint John with Sistema New Brunswick. He is also the Percussion Section Coach for both the Saint John Youth Orchestra and the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra.
Some noteworthy performance highlights include:
In 2004, Ian completed his Master of Music in Performance from the University of Toronto, following the completion of his Bachelor's degree in Music-Performance in 2002, also from the University of Toronto.
Between 2005 and 2017, Ian contributed significantly to music education at Cambrian College, Laurentian University, and the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra, holding positions as Head of Percussion Studies, Classical Percussion Instructor, and Principal Percussionist/Timpanist. Ian currently works as the Percussion Teaching Artist in Saint John with Sistema New Brunswick. He is also the Percussion Section Coach for both the Saint John Youth Orchestra and the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra.
Some noteworthy performance highlights include:
- World Premier: “Rosewood Dreaming” by Bill Cahn (Marimba Concerto Full Orchestral Version)
with Sudbury Symphony Orchestra - Canadian Premier Concerto for Marimba, Percussion and Choir by Gene Koshinski
- Clinician & Performer at New York City Day of Percussion
- Performed with NEXUS in a showcase concert at the 2002 Percussive Arts Society International Convention
High Above the Uptown playing with
Port City 5 at the Moonlight Bazaar |
Performing with Steven Page and Symphony New Brunswick
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Competing in Grade One at the World Pipe Band Championships. (Glasgow, Scotland 2014)
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