JANNA SAILOR, VIOLIN
Violinist and conductor Janna Sailor is firmly established as a musician and musical educator of extraordinary scope and versatility. She began her musical studies at the age of three, and performing with professional orchestras at the age of thirteen.
As a violinist, Janna served as concertmaster with both the Montreal based l’Orchestré de la Francophonie (2011) and the National Academy Orchestra of Canada (2014). Janna enjoys a diverse career performing alongside artists such as Barbra Streisand, Michael Buble, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Kenny G, Mary J. Blige, Chris Botti, The Canadian Tenors, Il Volo, Frank Sinatra Jr., Mary Margaret O’Hara, Carly Rae Jepsen and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as well as ensembles such as Tafelmusik, Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra and the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. She has performed for heads of state including Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan on their visit to Vancouver in 2009, the Korean Consulate, and members of the Senate of Canada. Janna has performed across North America, Italy, Great Britain, China, Tibet, and Russia.
As a conductor, Janna has directed numerous ensembles ranging from choirs, new music ensembles and youth orchestras. Janna currently conducts the Vancouver Youth Symphony Debut Orchestra and will assume the roles of Assistant Conductor with both the National Academy Orchestra of Canada the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2015-16 season.
Janna completed a Bachelor of Music at the Brandon University School of Music, continuing her studies in violin and conducting at the University of British Columbia, completing a Masters in Violin Performance and Artists Performance Diploma. Awards she has received include the Saskatoon Symphony Award for Leadership in Music, Vining Graduate Scholarship in Music, and the Brandon Young Woman of Distinction Award.
As a violinist, Janna served as concertmaster with both the Montreal based l’Orchestré de la Francophonie (2011) and the National Academy Orchestra of Canada (2014). Janna enjoys a diverse career performing alongside artists such as Barbra Streisand, Michael Buble, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Kenny G, Mary J. Blige, Chris Botti, The Canadian Tenors, Il Volo, Frank Sinatra Jr., Mary Margaret O’Hara, Carly Rae Jepsen and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as well as ensembles such as Tafelmusik, Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra and the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. She has performed for heads of state including Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan on their visit to Vancouver in 2009, the Korean Consulate, and members of the Senate of Canada. Janna has performed across North America, Italy, Great Britain, China, Tibet, and Russia.
As a conductor, Janna has directed numerous ensembles ranging from choirs, new music ensembles and youth orchestras. Janna currently conducts the Vancouver Youth Symphony Debut Orchestra and will assume the roles of Assistant Conductor with both the National Academy Orchestra of Canada the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2015-16 season.
Janna completed a Bachelor of Music at the Brandon University School of Music, continuing her studies in violin and conducting at the University of British Columbia, completing a Masters in Violin Performance and Artists Performance Diploma. Awards she has received include the Saskatoon Symphony Award for Leadership in Music, Vining Graduate Scholarship in Music, and the Brandon Young Woman of Distinction Award.
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