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                  Vincent Stephen-Ong 3532 Aylmer #2
                [cell] (514) 214-0299 Montreal, QC, Canada
                zibalatz@cs.mcgill.ca H2X 2B8

Work Experience:

PA Grocery Store: Jeff Louch Duo [October 2002-present]
     Provided music for grocery store shoppers.

Bar Le Sugar: 5 à 7 à Le Sugar [June 2001-September 2001]
     Featured musical act during "Happy Hour" at Bar Le Sugar as part of
     the Elie Flynn Trio. Trio consisted of alto saxophone, guitar, and
     bass with some occasional "special guests" on mixed instruments. Music
     consisted mostly of jazz standards with some original compositions.

McGill Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry: End of Unit Dinner [January
2001]
     Provided dinner and background music before and during a formal
     banquet with the Jazz Engine Quintet. Quintet consists of alto
     saxophone, tenor saxophone, guitar, bass, and drums. Music consisted
     of original arrangements of jazz standards and original compositions.

McGill Computer Science Undergraduate Society: Casino Nite [November 1998,
1999, 2000]
     Provided music in the "Cabaret" portion of the event. Group lineups
     varied from year to year. Groups varied from alto
     saxophone/guitar/bass (1998-1999) to full quintet (same lineup as Jazz
     Engine Quintet). Music varied from all standards to more original
     material.

Education:

2003:
     Intention to study at McGill University in the Jazz Performance
     programme.
1998-2000:
     Participated in McGill Conservatory Jazz combos as an alto saxophonist
     and pianist.
since 1990:
     Alto saxophone lessons under Jennifer Bell (private lessons). Studying
     jazz (performance and composition).
1987-1995:
     Classical piano lessons under Pamela Korman (private). Currently
     studying jazz piano independently.
1999:
     Graduated from McGill University Computer Science (BSc) programme -
     this includes a first year in the Majors Physics programme. (completed
     all courses in Winter 1998 semester, officially graduated in 1999 due
     to administrative mishap)
1995:
     Graduated from Marianopolis College Pure & Applied Science programme
     with "Honor Roll" (CEGEP) and course load containing multiple enriched
     mathematics and physics courses.
1993:
     Graduated from Lower Canada College with "Honors" (High School) and
     took augmented course load containing computer science and advanced
     mathematics classes from grades 9 through 11, "Language Maternelle"
     french classes from grades 7 through 11.

Volunteer Experience:

McGill Conservatory Jazz Combo: Substituting in the role of piano player
[2002]
Griffith-McConnell senior citizen's residence: Help and Musical
Entertainment for Elderly [1993]
     Provided miscellaneous help for mentally- and physically-handicaped
     seniors, as well as light musical entertainment during meals.

Awards:

2000: Gold Medal in the "open" Jazz Combo category at the provincial level
in the MusicFest Canada (http://www.musicfestcanada.com) competition.
     Competed as part of McGill Conservatory Jazz Combo consisting of alto
     saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, bass, guitar, drums. Music
     consisted of arrangements of jazz standards. Eligible for but did not
     participate in national-level competition due to scheduling problems.

1993: Best Player Music Award upon graduation from Lower Canada College.
(grade 11)
     This is the first year the prize was awarded.

Groups

June 2001 - September 2001:
     Member of the Elie Flynn Trio (jazz trio) consisting of alto
     saxophone, guitar, bass. Music consists of mostly standard jazz
     material.
1999-June 2002:
     Member/leader/arranger/composer of/for the Jazz Engine (jazz quintet)
     consisting of alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, guitar, bass, drums.
     Music consists of mostly original material in a contemporary jazz
     setting.
summer 1995:
     Member of the brazilian music band "Scavactum" consisting of alto
     saxophone, two guitars, bass, drums. Music consisted of partly
     original material and partly latin jazz standards.

Other

1993-1995:
     President of Marianopolis Music Club. Club branched into jazz groups
     (of which I had a personal involvement), a choir, classical ensembles,
     and one rock group. Club was highly successful, raising money in
     conjunction with "Just for Charities" club.
1993-1995:
     Member of Performance Club as both actor and musician. Musical
     director of production of Molière's "The Ridiculous Precieuses"
     (1994).

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       further information and references are available upon request
                     Vincent Stephen-Ong (514) 214-0299
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