Orchestral Winds Laurier: Biographies

Oct. 24, 2025

Justice Bowen

Justice is a 4th year music student focusing in music education. His main instrument is the trombone, and in this concert, we will see him conduct “Ember Skies” by Kevin Day.

Michael Kallinis

Michael is a 4th year music student in the SDS program with a focus in conducting. His main instrument is the Tuba and in this concert, Michael will be conducting “Perthshire Majesty” by Samuel R. Hazo and “Kirkpatrick’s Muse” by Jay Bocook.

Alyssa McGowan

The President and co-founder of Orchestral Winds Laurier, Alyssa is a 4th year music student in the SDS program with the goal of becoming a teacher. Her main instrument is the Saxophone, and in this concert, you will see Alyssa conduct “Loch Lomond” by Frank Tichelli, and “Chanteys” by Robert Sheldon.

Adrianna McQuillin

The Vice-President and co-founder of Orchestral Winds Laurier, Adrianna is a 4th year music student with a focus in music education. Her main instrument is the French Horn, and in this concert, Adrianna will conduct “The Nature of Trees” by Cait Nishimura.

Christopher Phillis

Chris is a 4th year music student in the SDS program focusing on composition and performance. His main instrument is the Euphonium and in this concert, we will find him conducting “The Tempest” by Robert W. Smith.

Nick Rush

Nick is a 4th year music student with his degree focusing in music education. His main instrument is the French horn, and in this concert, you will find him conducting “Three Ayres from Gloucester” by Hugh M. Stuart, arranged by Robert Longfield.

Owen Vince

Owen is O.W.L.’s Brass Representative. He is a 3rd year music student focusing in music education and his main instrument is the Tuba. This concert, Owen will be conducting “Into the Clouds!” by Richard L. Saucedo.