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Charles Saumier-Watson

Montreal

Summary

Charles is a Montreal-based bass trombonist known most for being able to play several low brass instruments, such as tenor trombone, tuba and euphonium, in many different styles and contexts. He has performed all over Eastern Canada and the United-States in the context of various events, contests, and festivals. Currently studying at McGill University under the mentorship of Trevor Dix, he is working to improve his skills as both a soloist and an ensemble musician.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Baritone

Domaci Trubaci
09.2024 - Current

Bass Trombonist

Mcgill Contemporary Music Ensemble
02.2024 - Current

Bass Trombone/Tubist

Mcgill Jazz Orchestra 2
09.2023 - Current

Bass Trombonist

HMCS Donnacona
05.2023 - Current

Tubist/Bass Trombonist

Griffon Brass Band
01.2023 - Current

Bass Trombonist/Euphonium

Mcgill Wind Orchestra
09.2022 - Current

Bass Trombonist/Tubist

Mount Royal Youth Orchestra
03.2019 - Current
  • Had opportunity to play Die Meistersinger and Night on Bald Mountain at Carnegie Hall in the summer of 2024.
  • Had opportunity to play several major excerpts in context such as Shostakovich 5, Frank Symphony in D, Tchaikovsky 4, Brahms 1 and 3 and many more.


Education

Bachelor of Music - Bass Trombone Performance

McGill University
Montreal, QC
05-2025

Skills

  • Large/Small Ensemble Playing
  • Solo Playing
  • Versatility/Adaptability
  • Musical Awareness

Timeline

Baritone

Domaci Trubaci
09.2024 - Current

Bass Trombonist

Mcgill Contemporary Music Ensemble
02.2024 - Current

Bass Trombone/Tubist

Mcgill Jazz Orchestra 2
09.2023 - Current

Bass Trombonist

HMCS Donnacona
05.2023 - Current

Tubist/Bass Trombonist

Griffon Brass Band
01.2023 - Current

Bass Trombonist/Euphonium

Mcgill Wind Orchestra
09.2022 - Current

Bass Trombonist/Tubist

Mount Royal Youth Orchestra
03.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Music - Bass Trombone Performance

McGill University
Charles Saumier-Watson