Silas Friesen

Trumpeter, composer, arranger, media producer

Writing

For Allyson Glenn and the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra

Original composition for large jazz ensemble written the SJO's "Dimensions in Sound" concert to be performed with acclaimed artist Allyson Glenn's original stop-motion visuals. Click the title for more information about this concert.

SCORES

DRIFTERS

THE WAKING

NO LONGER THE WORLD I KNEW

CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE

Playing

Who Am I

Toronto-based trumpeter, arranger, composer, and educator from a musical family of eight

Performed with Larnell Lewis, Tommy Banks, Mike Janzen, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra, Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Brass Project, Music on Main, Jim Brenan, Friesen Family Band, and the Caspian Ensemble, among others

Staff arranger for the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra, and has written for Larnell Lewis, Amanda Tosoff, Mike Rud, Grant MacEwan University, the University of Saskatchewan, and the Strata New Music Festival

Produced video/audio for the National Youth Band of Canada, Cross Canada Brass, Saskatchewan Band Association, USask/URegina Jazz Ensembles, Missing Frequencies LLC

Family music

Amos Friesen - cello
Godwin Friesen - piano
Friesen Studios - family musical projects from jazz to classical
Friesen Family Band - eclectic faith-folk