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Ian McDougall Scholarship in Jazz

51³Ô¹Ï and Vancouver Island have been home to many internationally-celebrated musicians.  Ian McDougall stands tall among them.  Considered one of the world’s finest trombonists, Ian returned to 51³Ô¹Ï in 1989 to teach trombone here at the 51³Ô¹Ï and to launch its first courses in jazz.

Ian’s skills as a performer, composer, arranger and teacher have had a huge influence on the hundreds of students who have had the privilege to work with, and learn from him.  The community of jazz enthusiasts in 51³Ô¹Ï has also been privileged to enjoy his performances with the UVic Big Band which he directed, with the Ian McDougall Quartet and Sextet, and as a guest with the Hermann’s Monday Night Big Band.   Ian’s warm tone, musical versatility, dry sense of humour and down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach have endeared him to many.  He is one of few who can be considered both a musician’s musician and a people’s musician.

More About Ian

  • born in Calgary, June 14, 1938
  • grew up in 51³Ô¹Ï and started playing professionally at the age of 12
  • performed with local jazz bands in many 51³Ô¹Ï venues including the Union Club, the Sirocco Club, the Empress Hotel and the Crystal Gardens Ballroom
  • left 51³Ô¹Ï in 1960 to tour in Great Britain with the John Dankworth Band
  • returned to Canada in 1962 and began a lengthy career as a freelance player, composer and arranger
  • lead trombone and soloist, recording and performing internationally for 20 years with the Boss Brass, based in Toronto
  • founding member, soloist, lead trombone and arranger for the Brass Connection
  • returned to 51³Ô¹Ï to teach at UVic in 1989
  • compositions have been performed by the CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra, the Lafayette String Quartet, the Toronto Symphony and many others
  • formed, and performed internationally with the Ian McDougall Quartet and Sextet with three CDs to their credit
  • directed two BBC Big Band broadcasts in England
  • guest performer and clinician at three International Trombone Association Conventions
  • retired from teaching at the 51³Ô¹Ï in 2003