About
Evan is a versatile multi-instrumentalist specifically in classical and jazz genres of music, and digital creator based in the Barrie/Simcoe County Area, Ontario. As a classical and jazz saxophonist, Evan is a fixture in multiple regional ensembles. He currently practices and performs with the Barrie Youth Skyliners Big Band, and his own ensemble 'Well Played'.
He is an Organist, inspired by his grandfather who played it. With a love for the keys and foundational knowledge, Evan self-taught himself the accordion to add to his musical skillset because he wanted the versatility to travel with his instrument and he considers accordion to a miniature reed organ. He has busked in New Brunswick and New Zealand. In 2020, he was welcomed by his worship community as a band member/ organist/accordionist, where he still contributes regularly in their music ministry and expands his repertoire of traditional and contemporary liturgical music.
As a high school student he began studies in the saxophone and became immersed in the school band community, quickly picking up the tenor saxophone and participating in multiple concerts as a junior. As a high school senior, he added baritone saxophone and alto saxophone to his skillset, though he now is mostly focused on the alto saxophone with private lessons and within community jazz bands. Evan also won the Kiwanis Music Festival Jazz Competition and made the Niagara Jazz Festival Finals 2026.
His proficiency on the accordion offers a unique, full sound for weddings, festivals, and performances, blending technical skill with crowd-pleasing charisma.
Evan maintains a robust digital presence on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, where he shares his rehearsal process and performances.
Evan is currently preparing for university studies in Saxophone Performance and later Organ Performance as well as Composition. Evan is focused on expanding his technical vocabulary and contributing to the vibrant arts culture of Simcoe County, Ontario, and even Canada. Whether leading a congregation from the organ loft, soloing at jazz jams, or engaging with viewers online, his goal is to deliver excellence through musical versatility.