{"id":984,"date":"2020-10-28T20:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T00:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/?page_id=984"},"modified":"2025-05-08T10:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T14:51:49","slug":"artist-profiles-series-ian-bevell","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cdcc\/artist-profiles-series-ian-bevell\/","title":{"rendered":"The CDCC Artist Profile Series – Ian Bevell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n The CDCC Artist Profile Series – Ian Bevell\n <\/h1>\n \n <\/header>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Ian Bevell – Biography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ian Bevell was born in the UK in 1970, emigrating to Canada in 2009. An accomplished musician and choral composer, he is currently the Director of Music at Dominion-Chalmers United Church. He holds an Honours Degree and Licentiate Diploma from the Royal Academy of Music, London, specializing in Organ Performance and Church Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CDCC Artist Profile Series – Q&A<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Q:<\/strong> What initially drew you to the organ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:<\/strong> I spent my formative education at a choir school in the North of England. By the time I was 13, I was rapidly running out of Piano Grades (exams), so I guess I gravitated to the organ as a natural progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q.<\/strong> What do you most like about being the music director and organist for the Dominion-Chalmers United Church?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.<\/strong> The organ obviously! However, I do get to work with some wonderfully talented singers (all from Carleton) who are my section leads. Some of them have been with me for more than a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q.<\/strong> How is it playing the newly refurbished Casavant Pipe Organ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.<\/strong> The old console was practically prehistoric and unmovable. The new one is much more up to date, a lot easier to use, and portable. Hopefully, some attention will be given to revoicing and\/or replacing some of the out-dated pipe work in the case in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q.<\/strong> How has your work been impacted during COVID-19?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.<\/strong> The church was not functioning in the building between March and September, but we did record on-line services for the congregation each week. I also still came in to the building to practise a couple of mornings a week, but the church\u2019s musical groups have been put on hiatus. Sunday morning worship returned in September with a soloist, organ and piano music; but group singing will be restricted until we receive further instruction from both the United Church of Canada and the Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q.<\/strong> What advise do you suggest for new or emerging organists?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.<\/strong> Oh just go for it – the organ is not as scary as it looks! If you can play a drum kit, then there is no reason why a pianist cannot migrate to the organ. The only real difference to a beginner, is that the \u201cbass line\u201d is in your feet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q.<\/strong> What are the special projects that you have undertaken during the quarantine time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.<\/strong> Well, the \u201cdown time\u201d has given me the chance to explore the music of some living\u201d composers, particularly from Scandinavia. Then there are a few composition projects I have been working on, as well as reconstructing and editing of several choral works. So, it has not all been a time of just sitting on the sofa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[On October 11, Ian presented the Canadian premiere of new work by Swedish composer Fredrik Sixten titled “Vocalise.” Ian played organ with Carleton Music student and soprano, Sherrie Spelchuk.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow our #CDCCartistprofiles<\/a> Twitter thread to track when new profiles are added each week this fall!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> to return to The CDCC Artist Profiles Series main page.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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