Brendan Cassin, Trumpets
Raised: Glen Cove, NY
Educated:
B. Mus., Carnegie Mellon University
M. Mus., Duquesne University
Performed with:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Erie Philharmonic
Niagara Symphony
Brendan Cassin, a native of Glen Cove, NY, pursued his studies in Pittsburgh, PA, receiving a bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Music degree from Duquesne University. His principal teachers were Pittsburgh Symphony members Neal Berntsen and George Vosburgh.
Following graduation Brendan joined the Erie Philharmonic in Erie, PA as second trumpet, a position he held from 2001-2007. After a great start in Pittsburgh, Brendan immigrated to Canada in 2004 and was named principal trumpet with the Niagara Symphony in St. Catharines, ON in May 2005.
Brendan maintains a busy performing schedule as a freelance player in Toronto. He performs with many ensembles across the GTA including the Toronto Symphony, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and the Hamilton Philharmonic. Performance credits include: substitute in the world-premiere stage production of Lord of the Rings in Toronto, soloist with the Erie Philharmonic, the Niagara International Chamber Music Festival, and the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra and recitalist at Toronto's Music Gallery.