SaxySaanich

My Name is Trevor Barry. I am a saxophonist: I believe in the saxophone. (I also play the saxophone: I'm a sax player).

Where do I play? @BestCoastBigBand, @BoogieHouser

I received my very-vintage H-COUF alto sax when I was 10 years old, from my grandmother. It is the best birthday gift I have ever recieved in my life. Even now that she is gone, this old piece of brass and pearls is the gift that keeps on giving in my life.

I studied privately from a young age, until a few years ago. Including a decade with Stan Karp in Vancouver.

I have taught many students over the years, from the ages of 8 to 80, beginners to buskers, in-person & online. Incl. Grade 9 reed players at St. Michael's University School.

I took time away from my career job to look after my (same) grandmother, and now, on leave again to run my municipal campaign (Trevor4saanich). I do have time to teach sax lessons again. #SaxySaanich lessons. at TrevorBarry.ca.

I have played in the UBC honour jazz band under Fred Stride; as a street entertainer busker at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics; and most recently, with "Boogie Howzer", "Casino Nite 5", and of course, my favourite folks: the Best Coast Big Band.

Trevor on Tenor 🎷

"Autumn Leaves" mini-lesson

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Sax on the Streets

In my spur-of-the-moment 2018 bid for seat on Saanich Council, I accidentally became the sax player busking for votes around town

My first Rap track

Because spittin' at the mic about #SmartSaanich municipal policy reform is bound to impress the electorate, and, the ladies. Right?

Good Ol' Hockey Game (StompinTom)

I spent a lot of #7pmCheer evenings during the early pandemic playing alto, tenor, often accompanied by my kids

Thank-you, Saanich

2 days after the 2018 municipal election, I stood and played for an hour at the cold corner of Saanich and Pat Bay (uptown) for the morning commuters.

My first jazz combo

Back in my university days, at the UBC Place Vanier "Casino Nite" annual dormitory event, this on-campus non-B.Mus-group was born, and went on to play a few banquets and weddings.

I believe in...

Nikki Yanovski, Team Canada jazzy skat singer extraordinaire

This was random...

...and awesome.

#SaxySaanich Mario

(this is actually fairly challenging)

Best Coast @ Hermann's Jazz

Me and my BCBB friends a couple years ago, at the oldest remaining jazz club in Canada.

GVCB Xmas in Market Square

This was my very first year playing in a group again after many years hiatus (e.g. starting a family).

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