Dale Sorensen is a versatile trombonist with extensive experience in classical, popular, and musical theatre genres. An enthusiastic promoter of Canadian music, Dale has premiered more than 25 solo trombone pieces and dozens of chamber works, and recorded an all-Canadian CD of music for trombone. He is also the founder and artistic director of PEI's contemporary music ensemble eklektikos. In addition to his frequent solo recitals, Dale has performed as soloist with the PEI Symphony Orchestra, Windsor Symphony, Nova Sinfonia; the Acadia University, UPEI, and University of Toronto Wind Ensembles; and the Jack Long Honour Band. He is a proud Yamaha Artist and plays Yamaha instruments exclusively.

As an orchestral musician, Dale performs with the PEI Symphony and the Charlottetown Festival Orchestra, and is a regular guest with Symphony Nova Scotia. Previously, he held positions as Principal Trombonist with the Windsor Symphony, Second Trombonist with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, and has freelanced with groups such as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Orchestra London, Winnipeg Symphony, National Ballet of Canada, and Opera Atelier in a 3-week, 8-city tour of Japan. He can be heard on CD recordings with the Elora Festival Orchestra and Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, the Windsor Symphony, and Symphony Nova Scotia.

A dedicated educator, Dale is currently Chair of the Department of Music, Assistant Professor of Brass, and director of the Wind Symphony at the University of Prince Edward Island. He regularly serves as an adjudicator and clinician at music festivals and workshops throughout Eastern Canada.

A graduate of the DMA program in performance at the University of Toronto, Dale's dissertation project was an annotated bibliography of Canadian solo trombone music.

RECORDINGS

Solo CD - Harambee: Canadian Music for Trombone - buy CD online, or from most streaming services

Live solo audio recordings - visit website

Live solo video recordings - visit website or YouTube channel

EDUCATION

2015 - Doctor of Musical Arts - University of Toronto

1992 - Master of Music - Northwestern University

1991 - Bachelor of Music - University of Prince Edward Island