Tristan T. Holleufer
Percussionist/Timpanist
Victoria,BC
Summary
Skilled, enthusiastic percussionist with 8 years of training and 12 years combined experience in both amateur and professional orchestras. Looking to perform exciting masterworks from both well-known and underrepresented composers of all eras with a high-level contemporary orchestra. Personable and motivated to cultivate and maintain positive professional relationships. Able to assist on timpani at a high performance quality if needed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Principal Timpani
Regina Symphony Orchestra
Regina, SK
07.2023 - Current
- Within 2 engagements, quickly established rapport and positive relations with section, orchestra, and admin/production colleagues.
- Passed probationary period without question to be contracted through unanimous vote by orchestra committee. Received no negative feedback.
- Consistent dedication to quality and attendance. Despite commuting from BC, missed only 1 engagement in 1 full season due to unavoidable conflict with concurrent Masters' courses.
Substitute Percussionist (On-call)
Victoria Symphony
Victoria, BC
10.2022 - Current
- On-call for 8+ performances which required additional (T+>4) percussionists. Also volunteered for production (stage-setting) shifts. Was able to quickly blend tone/volume and to establish friendly rapport with all colleagues.
Principal Timpani
Victoria Chamber Orchestra
Victoria, BC
01.2016 - 04.2023
- Brought in for end-of-season performances of Beethoven Symphonies no.1-6 and Mozart Symphony no. 41, played to positive audience reception and reviews.
Education
Master of Music - Performance
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC 09.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Music - Performance
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC 09.2013 - 04.2018
Skills
Certification
Victoria Symphony - Principal Percussion (First Round)
Timeline
Victoria Symphony - Principal Percussion (First Round)
05-2024
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra - Section Percussion/Assistant Principal Timpani (First Round)
11-2023
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - Principal Timpani (First Round)
09-2023
Principal Timpani
Regina Symphony Orchestra
07.2023 - Current
Regina Symphony Orchestra - Principal Timpani (Winner)
04-2023
Substitute Percussionist (On-call)
Victoria Symphony
10.2022 - Current
Master of Music - Performance
University of Victoria
09.2022 - 04.2024
Principal Timpani
Victoria Chamber Orchestra
01.2016 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Music - Performance
University of Victoria
09.2013 - 04.2018
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