João Pereira
Stoney Creek
Summary
Elevating musical ensembles to new heights, Joao started his conducting journey at the age of 17 conducting bands in Portugal, Spain and Canada,
He graduated from the European Wind Band Conducting academy where he studied with Jan Cober, Javier Viceiro and André Granjo at the age of 19,
Currently he is residing in Canada where he is the director of Music of the Thorold Reed Band and Filarmonica Lira Bom Jesus.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Music/Conductor
Thorold Reed Band
05.2025 - Current
Director of Music/Conductor
Filarmonica Lira Bom Jesus Oakville
09.2023 - Current
- Developed a high-performing band by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for musical growth.
- Enhanced band collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering musicians to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive band environment that fostered musician engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall band morale
- Scheduled rehearsals
- Chose and planned the Repertoire to increase audience engagement
Director of Music/Conductor
Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Community Band (Toro
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed a high-performing band by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for musical growth.
- Enhanced band collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering musicians to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive band environment that fostered musician engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall band morale
- Chose and planned the Repertoire to increase audience engagement
Director of Music/Conductor
Banda Castanheirense Youth Band (Portugal)
08.2014 - 06.2015
Developed a high-performing band by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for musical growth.
Enhanced band collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering musicians to voice their ideas.
Cultivated a positive band environment that fostered musician engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall band morale
- Chose and planned the Repertoire to increase audience engagement
Director of Music/Conductor
Tunatra Band (Portugal)
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Developed a high-performing band by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for musical growth.
- Enhanced band collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering musicians to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive band environment that fostered musician engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall band morale
- Chose and planned the Repertoire to increase audience engagement
Education
2nd Level Complete - Wind Band Conducting
European Wind Band Conducting Academy (AEDB)
Fornos De Algodres, Portugal 06.2015
High School Diploma - Music/Arts
Escola Secundária Marques De Castilho
Águeda, Portugal 06.2014
8th Grade - Complete - French Horn
Águeda Conservatory of Music
Águeda, Portugal 06.2014
Skills
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Wind Band Conducting
- French horn player
- Leadership
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
French Horn Masterclasses with international Soloists:
-Abel Pereira
-Radovan Vlatkovic
Played under the Baton of international conductors:
-Juan Carlos Lomonaco (Yucatan Symphony Orchestra)
-Jean Sébastien Bureau(Conservatory of Paris France)
Timeline
Director of Music/Conductor
Thorold Reed Band
05.2025 - Current
Director of Music/Conductor
Filarmonica Lira Bom Jesus Oakville
09.2023 - Current
Director of Music/Conductor
Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Community Band (Toro
02.2018 - 02.2019
Director of Music/Conductor
Banda Castanheirense Youth Band (Portugal)
08.2014 - 06.2015
Director of Music/Conductor
Tunatra Band (Portugal)
08.2012 - 08.2013
2nd Level Complete - Wind Band Conducting
European Wind Band Conducting Academy (AEDB)
High School Diploma - Music/Arts
Escola Secundária Marques De Castilho
8th Grade - Complete - French Horn
Águeda Conservatory of Music
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