About Bella DeSouza-Cook

Hi there! I'm Bella, a Calgary-based music major specializing in saxophone performance. I have 8+ years of performance experience in both classical and jazz settings, and have participated in several local, provincial and national honour ensembles. I also have a strong background in piano and voice. I am currently a freelance writer, music journalist, and editor for Music Is To Blame and ARTiculate Initiative. I hope to go into education but would also love to continue performing throughout my life. I'm passionate about sharing the joy of music with others and am a huge advocate of promoting diversity in the music industry.

Work experience

  • Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra
  • 2020-2021
  • Alto 1 and 2
  • JazzYYC Youth Lab Band
  • 2021-2022
  • Lead Alto, Alto 1 alt. Alto 2
  • AIBF Provincial Honour Concert Band
  • 2020
  • Alto 1 and 2
  • Music Is To Blame
  • 2021
  • Editor and Music Journalist
  • St. Peter's Church
  • 2016-2019
  • Wedding Singer
  • Reddit Symphony Orchestra
  • 2020-present
  • Contributing Musician
  • Untitled Virtual Ensemble
  • 2021-present
  • Contributing Musician
  • CYJO Elevate Combo
  • 2022
  • Saxophone

Bella's Skills

Art
  • Content Creator
Musician
  • Instrumentalist
  • Singer

Bella's Genres

  • Classical
  • Funk
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Pop
  • Standards

Bella's Experience

I have experience performing with several local, provincial and national honour bands. I also worked as a church wedding singer for 3 years. I have a strong music theory background and am comfortable in both classical and jazz settings, having performed with both concert and jazz bands in addition to studying both styles in university. Additionally, I have experience writing and editing music reviews.