Clayton Leung
Viola & Violin
Clayton Leung is an accomplished musician who has established a strong presence in the vibrant Edmonton arts scene. He has graced the stages of organizations such as the Alberta Baroque Society, Chamber Orchestra of Edmonton, Early Music Alberta, Edmonton Chamber Music Society, Edmonton Recital Society, and Kensington Sinfonia. Clayton's musical journey has taken him beyond national borders, as he has performed with Kent Sangster's jazz ensemble, Obsessions Octet, both nationally and internationally.
In addition to his performances, Clayton is actively involved in the community as a proud member of the Health Arts Society of Alberta and as a dedicated teacher at the MacEwan Conservatory. His musical prowess led him to join the esteemed Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in 2013, where he has taken on various leadership roles and captivated audiences as a soloist in performances of renowned works such as Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, Bruch’s Romance, and Peteris Vasks' Viola Concerto.
Prior to his time in Edmonton, Clayton honed his craft as the principal violist with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and as a member of the Atlantic String Quartet. His musical journey began in Fort Langley, BC, where he embarked on violin lessons at the Langley Community Music School. Clayton furthered his studies at the University of Victoria before delving into the world of viola at the University of Minnesota and the Cleveland Institute of Music, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished musician.
Teaching Quote/Philosophy:
I am devoted to exploring musical possibilities within each student along with developing their knowledge and appreciation of music. I encourage students to take on their musical ambitions with patience, efficiency and optimism.
Lesson Description:
Clayton offers individual violin and viola lessons online and in-person at the Alberta College Campus. He teaches beginners to adults and all levels of violin and viola from Royal Conservatory of Music grade 1 to ARCT.
Education and Certification:
Bachelors of Music in Violin Performance, University of Victoria
Professional Studies: viola performance, Cleveland Institute of Music, Institute for Orchestral Studies, and National Arts Centre
Professional Development: International Summer Academy Bad Leonfelden
He is an alumnus of the Castleton Music Festival, Perlman Music Program, Spoleto Festival USA, Toronto Summer Music Festival and has been in residence at Banff and Orford Arts Centres.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Member of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra since 2013
Student Testimonial:
"Clayton Leung is a natural teacher. He helps me identify my needs while ensuring I am stretched. He has a seemingly limitless well of solutions to help me resolve technical issues. Clayton encourages but he also inspires. He provides well-thought out lessons and is always thinking of ways to make the lessons more interesting. I am grateful to have Clayton as my teacher."
-Student
