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|birth_place = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada
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'''James Scott Irvine''' (born December 30, 1953) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[composer]],<ref>[https://www.thewholenote.com/index.php/newsroom/beatcolumns-sp-2121861476/choral-communitybandsorchestras/26107-what-s-in-a-name "Bandstand: What's In a Name?"]. ''The Whole Note'', by Jack MacQuarrie , 1 June 2016 </ref> [[arranger]], and [[tuba]] player<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/the-serious-fun-world-of-globokar/article630327/ "The serious fun world of Globokar"]. ''The Globe and Mail'', Robert Everett-Green, Toronto, December 12, 2011</ref> based in [[Owen Sound]], [[Ontario]]. An associate of the [[Canadian Music Centre]] and a member of the [[Canadian League of Composers]], he has been commissioned to compose works by the [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]],<ref>{{cite book|title=Fanfare|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LOW2AAAAIAAJ|volume=Volume 18, Issues 3-4|year=1995|publisher=J. Flegler|page=374}}</ref> the [[Laidlaw Foundation]], and the [[Ontario Arts Council]]. His works have been recorded on a number of commercial releases, including CDs by Joan Watson, [[Jack Grunsky]], the [[Canadian Chamber Ensemble]], and the [[Berlin Philharmonic]]. Most of his compositions are written for concert band and brass instruments.
'''James Scott Irvine''' (born 30 December 1953) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[composer]],<ref>[https://www.thewholenote.com/index.php/newsroom/beatcolumns-sp-2121861476/choral-communitybandsorchestras/26107-what-s-in-a-name "Bandstand: What's In a Name?"]. ''The Whole Note'', by Jack MacQuarrie , 1 June 2016</ref> [[arranger]], and [[tuba]] player<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/the-serious-fun-world-of-globokar/article630327/ "The serious fun world of Globokar"]. ''The Globe and Mail'', Robert Everett-Green, Toronto, 12 December 2011</ref> based in [[Owen Sound]], [[Ontario]]. An associate of the [[Canadian Music Centre]] and a member of the [[Canadian League of Composers]], he has been commissioned to compose works by the [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]],<ref>{{cite book|title=Fanfare|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LOW2AAAAIAAJ|volume=18, Issues 3-4|year=1995|publisher=J. Flegler|page=374}}</ref> the [[Laidlaw Foundation]], and the [[Ontario Arts Council]]. His works have been recorded on a number of commercial releases, including CDs by Joan Watson, [[Jack Grunsky]], the [[Canadian Chamber Ensemble]], and the [[Berlin Philharmonic]]. Most of his compositions are written for concert band and brass instruments.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==

Irvine grew up in Toronto, Ontario. He studied tuba with [http://www.canadianbrass.com/about/members/chuck/ Charles Daellenbach] at the University of Toronto. He is a graduate of [[The Royal Conservatory of Music]] where he studied [[music composition]] with [[Samuel Dolin]].
Irvine grew up in Toronto, Ontario. He studied tuba with Charles Daellenbach at the University of Toronto. He is a graduate of [[The Royal Conservatory of Music]] where he studied [[music composition]] with [[Samuel Dolin]].


==Career==
==Career==
Irvine was a member of the Hannaford Street Silver Band with whom he performed, composed, and recorded for more than 20 years. He played the tuba music featured on the children's television program ''[[The Elephant Show]]''.
Irvine was a member of the Hannaford Street Silver Band with whom he performed, composed, and recorded for more than 20 years. He played the tuba music featured on the children's television program ''[[The Elephant Show]]''.


Irvine has been the principal tubist for the [[Canadian Opera Company|Canadian Opera Company Orchestra]] since 1984<ref>[https://myscena.org/joseph-so/inaugural-coc-orchestra-chamber-series-honours-richard-bradshaw/ "Inaugural COC Orchestra Chamber Series Honours Richard Bradshaw"]. ''La Scena'', By Joseph K. So on 29 September 2011 </ref> and currently holds the same post with the [[Esprit Orchestra]]. In 1997, he co-founded True North Brass<ref>[https://saugeentimes.com/spectacular-the-music-event-was-simply-spectacular/ "Spectacular the music event was simply … spectacular!"]. ''Saugeen Times'', By Sandy Lindsay - June 28, 2019</ref> with whom he has released four CDs, all of which feature some of his own compositions.
Irvine has been the principal tubist for the [[Canadian Opera Company|Canadian Opera Company Orchestra]] since 1984<ref>[https://myscena.org/joseph-so/inaugural-coc-orchestra-chamber-series-honours-richard-bradshaw/ "Inaugural COC Orchestra Chamber Series Honours Richard Bradshaw"]. ''La Scena'', By Joseph K. So on 29 September 2011</ref> and currently holds the same post with the [[Esprit Orchestra]]. In 1997, he co-founded True North Brass<ref>[https://saugeentimes.com/spectacular-the-music-event-was-simply-spectacular/ "Spectacular the music event was simply … spectacular!"]. ''Saugeen Times'', By Sandy Lindsay - 28 June 2019</ref> with whom he has released four CDs, all of which feature some of his own compositions.


In 2002, Irvine performed a joint concert with the Canadian Horn Quartet, billing himself as the Tuba Tyrant.<ref>[http://www.oocities.org/hornontario/02/02may.html "Recent Events"]. ''Horn Ontario'', May 2002</ref>
In 2002, Irvine performed a joint concert with the Canadian Horn Quartet, billing himself as the Tuba Tyrant.<ref>[http://www.oocities.org/hornontario/02/02may.html "Recent Events"]. ''Horn Ontario'', May 2002</ref> The following year the Canadian Opera Company orchestra premiered his work "The Opera House Fanfare".<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/opera-house-gets-off-the-ground-with-fanfare/article1013175/ "Opera house gets off the ground, with fanfare"]. ''The Globe and Mail'', 12 April 2003, Sandra Martin</ref>


Irvine performed as part of the Champagne Symphony Pops Orchestra in the "King of Swing" concert at Roy Thomson Hall in 2006.<ref>[http://www.thelivemusicreport.com/2006/December/BobDeAngelis_dec06.html "To Dream – Carnegie Hall 1938"]. ''The Live Music Report'', December 31, 2006, by Paul J. Youngman </ref> In 2009 he played the tuba with the New Music Concerts Ensemble in Toronto.<ref>[http://www.showtimemagazine.ca/?m=200903 "NMC’s Roger Reynolds and his Protégés"]. ''Showtime'', reviewed by Stanley Fefferman, March 30th, 2009</ref>
Irvine performed as part of the Champagne Symphony Pops Orchestra in the "King of Swing" concert at [[Roy Thomson Hall]] in 2006.<ref>[http://www.thelivemusicreport.com/2006/December/BobDeAngelis_dec06.html "To Dream – Carnegie Hall 1938"]. ''The Live Music Report'', 31 December 2006, by Paul J. Youngman</ref> In 2009 he played the tuba with the New Music Concerts Ensemble in Toronto.<ref>[http://www.showtimemagazine.ca/?m=200903 "NMC’s Roger Reynolds and his Protégés"]. ''Showtime'', reviewed by Stanley Fefferman, 30 March 2009</ref>


In 2010 an album or recordings from the 1990s, ''Spoiled Bratland'', with Irvine on tuba, was released by Mendelson Joe.<ref>[http://torontobluessociety.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/1006MapleBlues_web5.pdf "John's Blues Picks"]. ''Maple Blues'', June 2010, page 11</ref>
In 2010, an album or recordings from the 1990s, ''Spoiled Bratland'', with Irvine on tuba, was released by Mendelson Joe.<ref>[http://torontobluessociety.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/1006MapleBlues_web5.pdf "John's Blues Picks"]. ''Maple Blues'', June 2010, page 11</ref>


In 2015 Irvine performed with the Canadian National Brass Project as part of the Ottawa Chamberfest.<ref>[https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-reviews/music-review-chamberfest-opens-with-a-brass-fanfare "Music review: Chamberfest opens with a brass fanfare"]. ''Ottawa Citizen'', Natasha Gauthier
In 2015, Irvine performed with the Canadian National Brass Project as part of the Ottawa Chamberfest.<ref>[https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-reviews/music-review-chamberfest-opens-with-a-brass-fanfare "Music review: Chamberfest opens with a brass fanfare"]. ''Ottawa Citizen'', Natasha Gauthier
Updated: July 23, 2015</ref> In April 2017 he hosted an edition of the CBC Radio 2 show ''This is My Music''.
Updated: 23 July 2015</ref> In April 2017, he hosted an edition of the CBC Radio 2 show ''This is My Music''.

== Family life ==
Irvine married musician [[Joan Thelma Watson]] (1953–2015), who became the principal horn player of the [[Canadian Opera Company|Canadian Opera]] Orchestra (COC). They raised two sons together, Max and Joel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joan Watson - French horn|url=https://musicbythesea.ca/portfolio-posts/joan-watson-french-horn/|access-date=2021-03-20|website=Music By The Sea|language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==

*[http://jscottirvine.com J. Scott Irvine website]
*[http://jscottirvine.com J. Scott Irvine website]
*[http://aubademusic.com Aubade Music website]
*[http://aubademusic.com Aubade Music website]
*[http://www.musiccentre.ca/apps/index.cfm?fuseaction=composer.FA_dsp_biography&authpeopleid=11255&by=I Bio of Scott Irvine at the Canadian Music Centre] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120804225748/http://www.musiccentre.ca/apps/index.cfm?fuseaction=composer.FA_dsp_biography&authpeopleid=11255&by=I |date=4 August 2012 }}
*[http://www.musiccentre.ca/apps/index.cfm?fuseaction=composer.FA_dsp_biography&authpeopleid=11255&by=I Bio of Scott Irvine at the Canadian Music Centre] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120804225748/http://www.musiccentre.ca/apps/index.cfm?fuseaction=composer.FA_dsp_biography&authpeopleid=11255&by=I |date=4 August 2012 }}


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Scott Irvine
Birth nameJames Scott Irvine
Born (1953-12-30) 30 December 1953 (age 70)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Composer, arranger
InstrumentTuba

James Scott Irvine (born 30 December 1953) is a Canadian composer,[1] arranger, and tuba player[2] based in Owen Sound, Ontario. An associate of the Canadian Music Centre and a member of the Canadian League of Composers, he has been commissioned to compose works by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation,[3] the Laidlaw Foundation, and the Ontario Arts Council. His works have been recorded on a number of commercial releases, including CDs by Joan Watson, Jack Grunsky, the Canadian Chamber Ensemble, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Most of his compositions are written for concert band and brass instruments.

Early life and education

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Irvine grew up in Toronto, Ontario. He studied tuba with Charles Daellenbach at the University of Toronto. He is a graduate of The Royal Conservatory of Music where he studied music composition with Samuel Dolin.

Career

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Irvine was a member of the Hannaford Street Silver Band with whom he performed, composed, and recorded for more than 20 years. He played the tuba music featured on the children's television program The Elephant Show.

Irvine has been the principal tubist for the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra since 1984[4] and currently holds the same post with the Esprit Orchestra. In 1997, he co-founded True North Brass[5] with whom he has released four CDs, all of which feature some of his own compositions.

In 2002, Irvine performed a joint concert with the Canadian Horn Quartet, billing himself as the Tuba Tyrant.[6] The following year the Canadian Opera Company orchestra premiered his work "The Opera House Fanfare".[7]

Irvine performed as part of the Champagne Symphony Pops Orchestra in the "King of Swing" concert at Roy Thomson Hall in 2006.[8] In 2009 he played the tuba with the New Music Concerts Ensemble in Toronto.[9]

In 2010, an album or recordings from the 1990s, Spoiled Bratland, with Irvine on tuba, was released by Mendelson Joe.[10]

In 2015, Irvine performed with the Canadian National Brass Project as part of the Ottawa Chamberfest.[11] In April 2017, he hosted an edition of the CBC Radio 2 show This is My Music.

Family life

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Irvine married musician Joan Thelma Watson (1953–2015), who became the principal horn player of the Canadian Opera Orchestra (COC). They raised two sons together, Max and Joel.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Bandstand: What's In a Name?". The Whole Note, by Jack MacQuarrie , 1 June 2016
  2. ^ "The serious fun world of Globokar". The Globe and Mail, Robert Everett-Green, Toronto, 12 December 2011
  3. ^ Fanfare. Vol. 18, Issues 3-4. J. Flegler. 1995. p. 374.
  4. ^ "Inaugural COC Orchestra Chamber Series Honours Richard Bradshaw". La Scena, By Joseph K. So on 29 September 2011
  5. ^ "Spectacular the music event was simply … spectacular!". Saugeen Times, By Sandy Lindsay - 28 June 2019
  6. ^ "Recent Events". Horn Ontario, May 2002
  7. ^ "Opera house gets off the ground, with fanfare". The Globe and Mail, 12 April 2003, Sandra Martin
  8. ^ "To Dream – Carnegie Hall 1938". The Live Music Report, 31 December 2006, by Paul J. Youngman
  9. ^ "NMC’s Roger Reynolds and his Protégés". Showtime, reviewed by Stanley Fefferman, 30 March 2009
  10. ^ "John's Blues Picks". Maple Blues, June 2010, page 11
  11. ^ "Music review: Chamberfest opens with a brass fanfare". Ottawa Citizen, Natasha Gauthier Updated: 23 July 2015
  12. ^ "Joan Watson - French horn". Music By The Sea. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
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