Merrie Klazek

Biography

Ms. Klazek has appeared as a soloist with a variety of Canadian orchestras and ensembles. She has been the principal trumpet with the Thunder Bay Symphony, since 1999 and has held the same position with the Victoria Symphony (2005/06) and Orchestra London Canada (1996-99.) She has performed in the trumpet sections of Canada's top orchestras and spent 14 years on faculty at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. In 2016 Ms. Klazek joined the full-time faculty at the University of Victoria’s School of Music, as Professor of Trumpet. Her teaching philosophy has its foundations in the Arnold Jacobs’ school of Wind and Song. As a chamber musician Ms. Klazek is a founding member of Brass Northwest in Thunder Bay, and currently also plays with Pinnacle Brass Quintet on the west coast.  

Research Interest

Trumpet, Brass Chamber, Aural Skills