Jonathan Rowsell, Tuba

Jonathan Rowsell was born in St. John’s Newfoundland and received his first music lessons from his father David. Jonathan went on to receive a Bachelor of Music and Masters of Music in tuba performance from Memorial University of Newfoundland where he studied with Dave Reid and Dr. Karen Bulmer. During his time at Memorial, Jonathan served as principal tuba for the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, taught as a sessional instructor at the university, and studied composition with Dr. Andrew Staniland. His subsequent compositions have been broadcast on CBC’s Musicraft, recorded by the Canadian Staff Band and German Staff Band, and published in various brass band journals. 
 
          In 2011, Jonathan began work on his Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Toronto. Since moving to Ontario Jonathan can be heard performing with various ensembles including the Canadian Staff Band, BrassRoots Brass Ensemble, Guelph Symphony Orchestra, Hannaford Street Silver Band, and the Trillium Brass Quintet. Most recently, Jonathan returned to Newfoundland to present the duo show Two-bas along side Dr. Karen Bulmer as part of the Music at Memorial concert series. In addition to performing and composing, Jonathan keeps busy at his home in London Ontario by teaching in his growing private studio.