Peter & the Wolf
Saturday, July 18 at 10:30AM
Peter & the Wolf
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Melville United Church
300 St. Andrew St West, Fergus
$25 Adult | $10 Child
The KW Wood Quintet
Mark Vuorinen, narrator
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable music adventure with the Kitchener-Waterloo Woodwind Quintet! Experience one of music’s most beloved tales, Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, brought vividly to life. With engaging narration by Artistic Director, Mark Vuorinen, children will delight in meeting each character, from the brave Peter to the sly wolf, while adults will savour the wit, charm, and brilliance of Prokofiev’s timeless score. Arranged for five woodwind instruments, this concert invites listeners of all ages to discover how music can tell a story — sparking imaginations, laughter, and maybe even a little bravery along the way.
Trevor Wagler, french horn
In addition to teaching at Laurier, Trevor is a freelance French horn player (both modern and historical instruments), conductor, organist, composer, arranger/orchestrator, music editor/copyist and clinician.
He received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition, a diploma in Performance, and a diploma in Chamber Music from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Masters of Music degree in horn performance from Western University.
Trevor is conductor of the historic Waterloo Concert Band, conductor and Artistic Director of the K-W Youth Concert Band (KW YCB), organist at Zion Lutheran Church in Philipsburg, as well as owner/Director of Premier School of the Arts (“Waterloo Region’s Finest Arts Education Centre”).
While maintaining an active performance schedule, Trevor is also a busy arranger/orchestrator and composer. His work has been performed by symphony orchestras (and smaller ensembles) across Canada and around the world, and has been broadcast nationwide on CBC radio.
Sarah Cardwell, oboe
Sarah Cardwell is a member of the Stratford Symphony, the Kitchener-Waterloo Woodwind Quintet, Spiritus Ensemble and performs with many other groups within Southwestern Ontario. Past solo performances include Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Winds, Applebaum's Five Snapshots for English Horn, Marcello’s Oboe Concerto, Copland’s Quiet City, Vaughan Williams' Oboe Concerto, and Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe.
Sarah Cardwell holds a Master of Music degree from the University of British Columbia. She was a member of the National Youth Orchestra and has participated in summer festivals at the Banff Centre for the Arts, Domaine Forget, Bowdoin International Music Festival and the Chautauqua Institute. She studied with Beth Orson, Roger Cole, Normand Forget, Richard Killmer, and Cheryl Bishkoff. Committed to music education, Sarah maintains a private studio at her home in Kitchener and is also on the faculty of the Laurier Academy of Music and Arts.
Barbara Hankins, clarinet
Barbara Hankins has been a member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony since 1980 and performs with the K-W Woodwind Quintet and as a freelance performer.
She enjoys teaching Clarinet, Recorder, Theory, and Chamber Music. She sings with various local choirs, and enjoys gardening, cycling, pilates, hiking, and reading.
Ms. Hankins holds a Bachelor of Music degree (performance, with Distinction) and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Calgary, a Master of Music degree (performance) from the University of Toronto, and an Associateship Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), Toronto. She is a member of the Board of Examiners of the RCM.
Wendy Wagler, flute
Wendy Wagler is an accomplished soloist and orchestral musician. She holds the principal flute chair in the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra and freelances with many ensembles, including the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. She has performed as soloist with the K-W Symphony Youth Orchestra, the K-W Chamber Orchestra and the Renaissance Singers and is a founding member of the Springdale Trio and flutist for the KW Woodwind Quintet.
Wendy holds a Master’s Degree in Performance and Literature from the University of Western Ontario and an Honours Bachelor Degree in Flute Performance from Wilfrid Laurier University, having studied with Bonita Boyd, Dr. Amy Hamilton, Thomas Kay, and Prof. Fiona Wilkinson. She has directed flute masterclasses throughout Southwestern Ontario, and maintains a full teaching schedule at Renaissance School of the Arts and Heritage College.
Oskar Martinez, bassoon
Oskar Martinez is a graduate of Western University where he studied under Alexandre von Wartburg to get his Master’s degree in bassoon performance with a focus on contrabassoon. Oskar finished his bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University in 2022, where he also studied bassoon performance.
He is originally from the small town of Ishpeming, Michigan in the USA, and has played with many ensembles from the area, such as the Marquette Symphony Orchestra and Marquette City Band, even performing as a soloist with the same groups. In 2023, his woodwind quintet “Ventis Concorddiae” won the Young-Ja Park chamber music award. Oskar also plays with the Soo Opera Theatre in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan as a bassoonist and contrabassoonist.
During his time in Canada, he is grateful to have played with the London Symphonia, Stratford Symphony, the Royal Conservatory Orchestra, and more, and looks forward to performing with other groups in the future!