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About
CuZn Brass Quintet was started in 2018 after founding member Thomas Beaudry graduated from McGill University. Originally an excuse to read music and drink beer, the group soon took a more serious direction when they were asked to participate in a recording session at McGill University under the direction of Grammy Award winning recording artist Steve Epstein.
The quintet consists of five classically trained musicians, all with slightly different musical interests. As a result, the group prides itself in the ability to play in many different styles, from Bach to the Beach Boys.
Members
Cyril Fonseca tuba
Cyril Fonseca has been playing tuba for about 7 years, but very involved, he has also studied piano (17 years old), classical singing, conducting and writing music. He studied at the Montreal Conservatory of Music for 5 years in the performance of Music in Pierre Beaudry's class and is currently pursuing his master's degree at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart in Germany, under the supervision of Stefan Heimann.
Cyril has been involved in more than 10 orchestral ensembles during his university years: SVM, PJM, OSJW, OPMEM, OHMN, OSI, OSJM, etc. He also performed as a soloist on his instrument, accompanied by Philip Chiu, at the Domaine Forget workshop at the age of 18. He is discovering more and more as a soloist and chamber musician, especially with the quintet of the Orchester de la Francophonie, who played at the Busan Maru International Music Festival 2018. He is currently perfecting his playing in CuZn Brass Quintet as well as in the HDMK Stuttgart Orchestra.
Very organized, Cyril assisted the organization of a tour in France in 2013. Today, he is also manager of the Conservatoire orchestra, musical arranger for amateur ensembles, piano and tuba teachers at the COOP of the teachers of the Conservatoire and Joseph-François-Perreault High School as well as music library for various ensembles including the Orchester de la Francophonie.
Guillaume Goyette-Allaire trombone
Graduated from the University of Montreal, Guillaume is playing in many ensembles and orchestra in Quebec. He is also the musician's manager of OPMEM since 2015 and as the principal trombone too.
He studied with David Martin as well as Patrice Richer, Guy Bernard and Julie Harnois, and participated to many masterclasses or other lessons with Jorgen Van Rijen (Royal Concertgebouw), Abbie Conant (Trossingen University), Uwe Schrodi (Bavarian radio symphony), Gordon Wolfe (Toronto Symphony), James Miller (Los Angeles), Pierre Beaudry (Orchestre symphonique de Montréal).
Guillaume performed is first solo experience with an orchestra in 2011 with the Ensemble à Vents de Montréal, performing Morceau Symphonique from Guilmant.
You can see him teaching across Montreal to many young trombonists, euphoniumists, and sometimes other brass instruments as well!
Ewen Hutton horn
Ewen Hutton currently studies French Horn at McGill Univeristy’s Schulich School of Music, with plans to attend Medical School after graduation.
Apart from French Horn, Ewen also plays Violin, Organ, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, and anything else he has learned since this biography was written. An avid Metalhead, Ewen is ready to play any style of music.
Parker King-Fournier trumpet
Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parker started playing trumpet at the age of 9. While living in Minnesota, he studied with Gary Bordner (St. Paul Chamber Orchestra), Bob Dorer (Minnesota Orchestra) and played under the direction of Manny Laureano.
Parker came to Montreal to study trumpet at McGill University where he studied under professors Andrew Dunn (Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance), Chris Smith (San Francisco Symphony) and Russel DeVuyst (Montreal Symphony Orchestra), learning the intricacies of Trumpet, Baroque Trumpet, Cornet and other related instruments. Although classically trained, Parker also enjoys playing Jazz, both in Big Band and Combo settings. He is an active musician in Montreal, playing classical, jazz and the odd musical theater show.
While at McGill University, Parker also earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Biology, which he is using to work in the Tech Industry and do research in the field of Ecology. When he's not doing those things, he hopes that Thomas is holding the other end of his rope.
Thomas Beaudry-Lagacé trumpet
Thomas Beaudry-Lagacé was born in Montreal, he studied trumpet in at CEGEP St. Laurent and at McGill University under teachers such as Frédéric Gagnon, Manon Lafrance, Andrew Dunn, Geoff Thompson and Richard Stoelzel.
After finishing his bachelor degree in classical trumpet performance at McGill University, he decided to start this amazing brass band. He surely will think of a name for it soon. When he isn't playing with the Brass Quintet, Thomas plays in Pop, Reggae, and Classical Groups. He is also a private trumpet teacher.
After a year away from school, Thomas Beaudry-Lagacé has returned to study Mechanical Engineering but will never let go of music: it’s a key to his happiness. He also sometimes holds the other end of Parker’s rope…
