“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent.”
— Victor Hugo
A key player in Vancouver’s classical music scene
Brenda’s at the centre of the most acclaimed ensembles in the city: Principal flute with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, a frequent performer with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and first-call for touring orchestras and Disney film scoring sessions.
She is at home on the symphonic stage and in the recording studio — whether she’s working with the city’s international award-winning vocal ensembles, exploring avant-garde repertoire with Vancouver’s renowned Turning Point Ensemble or recording her own magical recitals.
equal parts musician and educator
She loves the awesome responsibility of being a positive force in a young musician’s life.
Brenda maintains a busy private studio and draws students from across the country to her classes at UBC, Douglas College, Capilano University, and the Vancouver Academy of Music. Many of her students occupy positions with major Canadian orchestras, teach in the public school system and carry on her legacy as private instructors.
the joy of making music with others
Brenda treasures a life grounded in collaboration, artistic excellence and a commitment to the healthy “musical ecology” of the community.
In her words, “Making music with a group of people is the most amazing thing ever invented. It’s what I live for.”