Ian Fitze

Ian is a veteran of Ottawa, Canada's music teaching scene, having taught instrumental and vocal music for both the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) and the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) for over 25 years. Ian continues to be in demand as a performer, primarily performing jazz and contemporary music at numerous venues in and around Eastern Ontario as well as other parts of the province. As a director of concert bands, jazz ensembles, pit orchestras, and choirs, Ian has earned numerous awards, including Gold standing at Kiwanis Festival and Musicfest Canada. Ian holds a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) in Music Theory and Composition as well as a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and is a prolific arranger of music for winds, brass, and strings with piano accompaniment as well as for instrumental ensembles including Jazz/Contemporary Combo.