Amanda Goodburn

Amanda Goodburn distinguished herself as a critically acclaimed young violinist in both England and South Africa before immigrating to Canada in 2001. As an undergraduate, Ms Goodburn performed with the major South African orchestras and won two major awards to facilitate overseas study. These successes, in addition to a full scholarship, enabled her to continue her graduate studies at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Upon completion of her studies, Ms Goodburn attended summer masterclasses in Banff, and since then has been based in Canada.

Having completed an additional graduate degree from the University of Toronto, Ms Goodburn has been featured as a soloist with the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Toronto, and has also performed with Arraymusic and the Mooredale and ARC Ensembles. A founding member of the Tokai Quartet, Ms Goodburn is also currently a member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.