MEET BRENT GHIGLIONE

Raised in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Brent Ghiglione started his musical career with the Moose Jaw Lions Jr. Band. He continued his musical education at the University of Regina where he graduated with a B.Mus. Ed. degree. He also completed a Diploma of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary in Wind Band Conducting and Repertoire and finished his Masters of Education from the University of Victoria. He has recorded five compact discs with the U of R Wind Ensemble.

After teaching at Campbell Collegiate for 17 years Brent moved to the University of Regina where he is director of bands responsible for the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. Mr. ‘G’ as he is affectionately known, is recognized for setting high expectations for his students. As a trumpet player, he is a member of the Regina Symphony Orchestra and currently leads The Bob Moyer Big Band and the Regina Jazz Orchestra (RJO). Brent started the Regina Jazz Orchestra (RJO) a professional big band and the Regina Winds a semi professional wind band.

Brent is also an active clinician and adjudicator and is a Yamaha Performing Artist. He is responsible for initiating and coordinating the Prairieland Jazz Camp for over 25 years. Mr. Ghiglione is a member of the Saskatchewan Band Association, Saskatchewan Music Educators Association, Canadian Music Educators Association, Canadian Band Association, American Federation of Musicians (Local 446).