About
BIO / 2022
Chris holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours in Music and a Master's degree in Musicology from York University, as well as a Master of Teaching degree from the University of Toronto: OISE. With twenty years of experience in music, he is primarily a violinist with secondary experience in piano, guitar, bass clarinet and other winds. His instructors in violin include Amanda Medina, Mikki Leung and Prof. Jacques Israelievitch. He studied under Prof. Patricia Wait for bass clarinet. He performed in the York U Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony and the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra. Chris is an OCT certified Primary, Junior and Intermediate teacher. He has taught at the following schools: Dolson PS, Holy Spirit Elementary, Kleinburg PS, Lorna Jackson PS, Escarpment View PS, Joshua Creek PS and Synergy Performing Arts Academy, Walters Music and Mississauga Piano Studios. Chris currently teaches at Rattlesnake Point Public School in the HDSB.
Chris taught music privately at his home studio and as senior music instructor at Synergy Performing Arts Academy and conductor of the Synergy Youth Orchestra. Over a decade span he has performed at weddings and other events located in coffee shops to concert halls; musicals, rock shows and orchestral concerts. Chris is featured as a session musician for several independent movies and as an electric violinist for local bands in the GTA. Chris is the author of "Sights & Sounds: Introduction to ear training and sight reading for the examining string player: For Violin" for purchase on Amazon. |
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TestimonialsFranca Bertoni-Quan: "It was a pleasure having Chris perform at our wedding. He was very professional throughout the planning process and made my life a whole lot easier! His performance was excellent and our guests were thoroughly impressed with the authenticity he brought to our theme...it was that added magical touch. He dressed to impress and took care of everything the day of, even at a venue he wasn't familiar with. I would highly recommend him to anyone who would love to bring a true unique quality to their special moments. Chris, thank you again for making our wedding day that much more special!"
Anthea Saldanha: "Chris played at my wedding almost 2 years ago on what was a very hot hot day! I felt Chris truly cared about my wedding day experience because when I first messaged him about playing solo violin at my wedding he suggested that adding a pianist would enhance the sound and experience of the songs I had selected. He even sent me sound clips to listen to prior to my event! Chris I've watched my wedding video several times now and each time I get to the ceremony and hear you and Josh play it's like I'm reliving the day all over again. Thank you again! xx" Jennifer Anderson: "We would like to thank you for performing at our wedding, it was absolutely beautiful. You were wonderful to work with and very considerate of our musical wishes. Since the wedding, we have received many compliments from guests about how lovely the music was. Thank you for making our dream wedding come true. ~Jennifer & Michael" Ofelia Paton: "Although it's 7 years ago now, I still remember all the music that were requested to be played on my wedding day. Prelude : "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" Processional: "Air from Water Music", "Canon in D", "Bridal Chorus" Recessional: "Wedding March" And of course at the Cocktail party Chris you played several music that are all beautiful to listen to. Chris you are a wonderful musician very passionate with what you do, thank you once again for making our wedding so wonderful, everything was well organized. Love,love,love!!" Click here to watch one of the handful of videos of Mr. Chris Isip on YouTube. Videos from past performances in the GTA. Click the CONTACT tab at the top to access other videos/media.
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