Eric Gauthier is from Ottawa. A student of Kimball Sykes, he is currently enrolled in his fourth year at the University of Ottawa where he is completing a Bachelor of Music in clarinet performance as well as a Bachelor of Science in biology. Eric is a member of the University of Ottawa Wind Ensemble as well as the University of Ottawa Orchestra. In 2018, Eric enrolled in the Canadian Army Reserve Forces where he became a member of the Band of the Ceremonial Guard. He has performed at many locations including Parliament Hill, and Rideau Hall where he played for the Governor General. Eric is a current member of the Band of the Governor General Footguards.