Dr. Sage Reynolds

Instructor

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Biography

Sage Reynolds is a Canadian composer, artist, musician, bassist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, music educator, and sound designer based in Ottawa and Montréal. Sage works across a range of musical styles including jazz, folk, indie folk, rock, and cinematic music, and has been involved in both private instruction at Concordia University since 2009 and freelancing with a variety of students and artists. As a performer, he has appeared on numerous national and international stages, collaborating with artists and groups such as Life in Winter, Thomas Hellman, and Sarah Neufeld. Sage's musical projects include the founding of the indie folk rock band Life in Winter, which has released a self-titled album and earned accolades at music festivals. He has also received multiple grants for his creative projects from organizations such as the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec and the Canada Council for the Arts. His contributions to music extend to composition for theatre and dance, with recent projects highlighting his innovative approach to media composition. Sage's versatility allows him to collaborate with a range of musicians across genres, continuously enriching the musical landscape in which he operates.

Research Interests

Experience

Part-time Instructor

— Present

Concordia University • Montreal, QC

Teaching Private Study and Jazz Private Study (bass, double-bass) and other musical subjects.

Jazz Combo Coach

— Present

McGill Conservatory Music • Montreal, QC

Coached jazz combos before the conservatory closed.

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.