Goin’ Baroque has suspended performances during Covid 19
They are looking forward to returning to performing post Covid 19
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In the meantime…have a listen.
This string ensemble is available for hire by restauranteurs and event planners.
Do you require background music for your banquet, reception or other special occasion? If so, Goin’Baroque has a setlist for you.
Goin’ Baroque performs string quartet and quintet arrangements
that range from traditional Baroque & Classical thru to contemporary genres including jazz, pop, film & folk. A special addition to their repertoire include new arrangements
of the music of Jim Stewart, a celebrated New Brunswick composer best known for his original 1992 Marco Polo Suite & Lament for Owen Christy.
Ian M. Burdon
Violin I
Ian grew up in the Kennebecasis Valley, attended SJHS and presently resides in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He studied violin with Jessie Ward Barker, Paul Campbell, Clayton Hare, Francis Chaplin and Walter Prystawski (National Arts Center Orchestra) and was a member of New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, in his youth. Joining Canada‘s Armed Forces, Ian continued his musical studies and while stationed in Bermuda, performed with the Bermuda Symphony Orchestra. A decorated veteran, upon his retirement Ian returned to New Brunswick and continues to perform with various ensembles including Musica Viva, the St. Andrews Arts Festival Gala Orchestra and he is presently the concertmaster for Saint John‘s Alto Mare String Orchestra and the Fredericton Symphony Orchestra.
Christine Sollows Chase
Alternates Between: Violin II & Viola
A Saint John girl who grew up in Quispamsis, Christine studied violin with Alice Mae Eccles, Janis Kalejs and Rodney McLeod. She was a member of the the SJHS Symphony Orchestra an later an original member of NBYO, the Saint John Symphony and Symphony New Brunswick. Chris is a graduate of Mount Allison University’s B. Mus and B. Ed programs and taught in New Brunswick’s School District 6 for 32 years. The last 20 of those teaching group string classes and directing string orchestras. Since her retirement Chris has concentrated on developing her skills as a violist. She continues to compose arrangements for Jim Stewart’s folk music and popular arrangements for String Quartet and String Orchestra . Presently Christine plays viola with Goin’ Baroque, FSO and Symphonette by the Sea-sur Mer. She enjoys ensemble work and performing with the St. Andrews Arts Council Gala Orchestra.
Suzanne Bonnell-Burley
Cello I
Suzanne grew up in Saint John, learning cello first through the Saint John school district’s string programme with Alice Mae Eccles. She performed with the Saint John High School symphony orchestra and became the inaugural principal cellist for NBYO. Later she studied cello with Emo Reti (Atlantic Symphony) and Malcolm Tait, principal cellist with the Toronto Symphony. Suzanne has performed with a number of orchestras and ensembles including the Guelph Symphony, Fredericton Chamber Players, Symphony New Brunswick, St. Andrews Gala Orchestra and the York Early Music Ensemble. In addition to Goin‘ Baroque, Suzanne plays in pit orchestras for high school musical productions in Saint John, Fredericton and with Theatre New Brunswick.
Gary Chase
Cello II & Bassist ( when required )
Gary was born and raised in Saint John and has enjoyed careers in music, broadcasting and audio production. In his early years, Gary studied piano with John Grew and voice with Dianne Oxner. He studied cello at Mount Allison University graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in music. A past member of NBYO and the Saint John Symphony; Gary currently plays cello with Alto Mare, Goin’ Baroque, Fredericton Symphony Orchestra . He is a founding member of Donnie & the Monarchs (keyboard & vocals ). In 1981 Gary founded Epcom Communications now called The Voice Factory, a recording studio for voice-over narration productions. In 1993 Gary co-produced the Marco Polo Suite album with composer Jim Stewart and, the 2002 the Opera New Brunswick production of Jim’s multimedia Marco Polo Suite – A Folk Opera at Saint John Imperial Theatre.
“A Handful of Pleasant Delights”
Goin’Baroque performs memorable melodies
tailored to establish atmosphere appropriate to your needs. As dinner music
or as a performance group featured at your particular event, this group provides light, heart warming chamber music .
As of April of 2020: Goin’ Baroque wished farewell to Yiyang as he set out for Ontario to pursue a career in Electrical Engineering
Yiyang Shi Violin II & Viola
Yiyang is from Liuzhou, Guangxi China. He started playing violin at the age of five. In 2011, he was appointed director of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Orchestra. While there he organized, directed and performed in widely-received university concerts, charity concerts, ceremonial music and music festivals including the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. In 2013, Yiyang’s trio won the 2013 Asia International Art Exchange Competition. In April of 2020 Yiyang earned his Master in Electrical Engineering degree from UNB Fredericton and bade farewell to Goin’Baroque and to New Brunswick. While here, he had performed throughout New Brunswick with Goin’ Baroque, FSO, the UNB Chorale, NB Summer Music Festival, Choral Fest and with the St. Andrews Gala Festival Orchestra. His talent and enthusiasm will be missed.
Goin’ Baroque Gigs
If you or your organization are planning an event in New Brunswick, Canada please consider Goin’ Baroque .
Send us your name , email address and Christine Chase will get back to you.
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