Jacob MacDonald, cello

Born into a musical family of 8 siblings, Jacob MacDonald started learning to play the piano at age 3, and began both the violin and cello a few years later. He continued lessons in three instruments until the end of high school. He graduated with a piano performance degree from Dalhousie University, receiving the University Medal in Music, and is now pursuing a Masters in Cello Performance at the University of Ottawa. He has participated in several music festivals , including the Kiwanis Music Festival where he won the 2019 Piano Rose Bowl. Solo and orchestral experience includes performances as principal cellist of Dalhousie Symphony from 2017-2020, and five soloist appearances in Dalhousie Symphony Orchestra’s Concerto Night series. He has been blessed with many awards and scholarships, including the Fountain Prize in Music and awards from the Nova Scotia Talent Trust. He is also an experienced Suzuki teacher. Jacob’s desire is to use his musical gifts for the glory of God.