LEADERSHIP
THE PEOPLE
LEADING QCBB.
Meet QCBB’s Music Director, executive and board — the musicians and volunteers who guide the organization on and off the stage.
MUSIC DIRECTOR
MARK PREECE
Mark Preece is Principal Tuba of the Regina Symphony Orchestra. As an orchestral musician, he has also performed with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Alberta Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Metamorphosis Symphony.
Mark is a Buffet Crampon Performing Artist for Besson Instruments and Performing Artist for LefreQue Sound Bridges. He is the Applied Music instructor for Tuba & Euphonium at the University of Regina where he also coaches the U of R Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble. He is in demand as a clinician and adjudicator with the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association and the Saskatchewan Band Association.
Originally from Ontario, Mark began playing the Cornet at age 7 in the Salvation Army and later switched to the Tuba at age 12. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Honours Performance and a Master of Music in Performance. His teachers include Roger Bobo, John Griffiths, Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian.
EXECUTIVE & BOARD
THE PEOPLE KEEPING
QCBB MOVING.
The Queen City Brass Band is managed by a dedicated team of people who not only volunteer to play in the band, but commit extra time to keep the band running. These people are:
PRESIDENT
TOM KINDRED
Tom Kindred is President of the Queen City Brass Band and has played tuba with the band since 2010, having first picked up the instrument at age 12. As President, he has focused on modernizing the band’s governance, upgrading its instruments, expanding marketing and promotion, and building a new digital presence, including this website. An engineer by training, Tom served as Executive VP of Innovation and Technology at Bank of America and later as VP and CIO at SaskPower. Outside the band, he chairs the Crystal Lake Water Quality Committee, leads CLEAR (Crystal Lake Emergency and Aquatic Response), and has authored a book on aquatic plant harvesting.
VICE PRESIDENT
MATT FIELD
Originally from Regina, Matthew Field holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Regina, where he studied trumpet. He performed with the Regina Symphony Orchestra for over a decade and spent many years sharing his knowledge and passion for music as a trumpet instructor. Matthew has been a member of the Queen City Brass Band for the past five years.
TREASURER
HERBERT CHU
Herbert Chu has been a dedicated member of the Queen City Brass Band for over 20 years, playing the cornet and sharing his passion for brass band music. He currently serves as the band’s Treasurer, bringing over 20 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, and taxation as the owner of Faithful Tax Services. Herbert is also actively involved in several nonprofit and arts organizations, supporting music education and community engagement. Outside of his professional and volunteer commitments, he enjoys fishing, music, and spending quality time with his family.
SECRETARY
ALAINA HOUSTON
Alaina Houston joined QCBB playing the horn in 2022. Outside of the band she works as a Bridge Project Manager with the Ministry of Highways. In her free time, Alaina loves to read, make sculptures, spend time with family, and go to concerts with friends.
DIGITAL MEDIA AND PROMOTION
AZ HASAN
Az Hasan has played cornet with Queen City since 2022. When he’s not with the band, you can catch him with the University Wind Ensemble and Jazz 1, as well as with the Flat Out Brass Quintet. Az is pursuing a BSc in Psychology and hopes to get involved in experimental psychology.
LIBRARIAN
MATHIS CHU
Mathis Chu is a passionate young musician specializing in trombone. He is currently studying Music Education at the University of Regina. In addition to QCBB, Mathis performs with various university ensembles and orchestras. He enjoys sharing his love of music with others and hopes to inspire the next generation of musicians.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
MIKE NORMAN
Mike Norman has enjoyed played baritone and euphonium in various community bands for 60 years. He has played in a wide array of bands in this time, including the Police Junior Band, High School, Legion Band, Bandits and Queen City Brass.
MARKETING / SOCIAL MEDIA
VINCENT HOUGHTALING
Vincent Houghtaling is an arts administration professional from Swift Current, SK, with a Master of Arts in Arts Leadership, and a Bachelor of Music in Performance. He returned to the band playing Eb tuba in 2023. He is also a member of Hutsul Drive, Ignite Chamber Choir, and the Rider Pep Band, and serves on the boards of CARFAC Sask, the Museums Association of Saskatchewan, and Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble.
THE ENSEMBLE
MEET THE PEOPLE
THEY LEAD.
Explore the current roster, or learn more about QCBB’s story and British brass-band tradition.