Brooklyn Wood

Available to hire

Skills

Experience Level

Instrumental
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Executive Member at Schulich Sisters Society
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Executive member for Women’s Representation in Music
Substitute Member at L’Agora Orchestra
January 1, 2024 - Present
Substitute violinist
Executive Member for Women’s Representation in Music at Schulich Sisters Society
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Executive member focused on promoting women's representation and opportunities in music.
Performance/Composition Representative at McGill Association of Student Composers
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Representative coordinating performance opportunities and composer activities for student members.
Original Member at McGill Off-Topic Ensemble
January 1, 2024 - Present
Original member contributing to ensemble repertoire and performances.
Violinist (Substitute Member) at L'Agora Orchestra
January 1, 2024 - Present
Substitute violinist performing in concerts and rehearsals as needed.
Substitute Member at Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2023 - Present
Substitute musician performing across sections as needed
Violinist (Substitute Member) at Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2023 - Present
Substitute violinist performing in concerts and rehearsals as needed.
First Year Representative at McGill Undergraduate Student Association
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Representative for first-year students
Conductor at Langley Fine Arts School
January 1, 2022 - Present
Conductor for student ensembles and orchestral activities at Langley Fine Arts School.
First Violin at McGill School of Music Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2022 - Present
First violin in the McGill School of Music Symphony Orchestra; performed in multiple major concerts.
Composer By Invitation at Victoria Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2021 - Present
Composer-by-invitation role contributing new works for concert programs.
Composer in Residence at Music on Main, Kessler Academy
January 1, 2021 - Present
Composer-in-residence creating new works and collaborating with performers.
Concertmaster at Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Concertmaster and lead violinist for the ensemble during concert seasons.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and Minor in Composition at McGill University, Schulich School of Music
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026
High School Diploma at Langley Fine Arts School, Langley BC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
ARC Violin Performance, Chamber & Orchestra at Langley Community Music School, Langley BC
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance and Minor in Composition at McGill University, Schulich School of Music
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026
High School Diploma at Langley Fine Arts School, Langley BC
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
ARC Violin Performance, Chamber & Orchestra at Langley Community Music School, Langley BC
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Loran Scholars Foundation Scholarship - Character, Service, Leadership (National)
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026
BC Arts Council - Individual Artist Scholarship Award
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026
Sharon Stevenson Career Development Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026
Prince Edward Island Symphony Commission - 12 minute symphonic work (programmed for March 2027)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2027
Langley Fine Arts School Commission - In the Mean time for high school orchestra and choir (premiere May 2027)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2027
North American Trombone Consortium Commission - Sketches for Montreal: two movement trombone and piano work (premier 2026)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Concert Artists International Competition - First Prize (premier Carnegie Hall, April 2025)
April 1, 2025 - June 6, 2026
McGill University Scholarship - Renewable Student Excellence & Dean's Entrance Award
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026
BC Arts Council - Individual Artists Scholarship Award
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026
BC Arts Council - Individual Artists Scholarship Award (2024)
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2026
BC Arts Council - Individual Artists Scholarship Award (2025)
January 1, 2025 - June 6, 2026
Vivaldi International Music Competition - First Prize and Visionary Prize for Head on the Hill for String Quartet
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026
Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra - Lightburn / Van Den Bos Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026
Langley Community Music School - Sharon Stevenson Career Development Scholarship (National)
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026
Violin du Roy Orchestra - Concerto Competition Award - Third Place Winner
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2026
Loran Scholars Foundation Scholarship - Character, Service, Leadership (National) – Finalist
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026
Langley Community Music School - Sharon Stevenson Career Development Scholarship (National)
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
    Cello solo piece
    Solo cello piece based of the cello suites by Bach.…
    Sonata for trombone and piano "Sketches of Montreal"
    Commissioned by 14 trombone performers across North America, Sketches in Montreal recently was premiered at the Curtis Conservatory in Philedelphia. The piece follows my experience and adventures in Montreal.…
    Short Film: Kindred
    Composed and performed the score for this animation done by animators at Dawson College in Montreal. Worked on Logic and produced several string instruments and live voice, as well as did sound design, mixing and editing.…