Short Bio
Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for outstanding service to the Province in the field of arts and culture and expanding the reach of the arts in Alberta in 2022, and named the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s Emerging Artist in 2020, Carlos Foggin is the music director & founder of the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra, and has conducted the ensemble since its inception in 2016.
Equally comfortable in the opera pit or on the concert stage, he has been afforded opportunities to share his art widely in North America, Asia, and Western Europe.
Mr. Foggin is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, the 100th organist to be given the society’s highest honour.
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Longer Bio
2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
2020 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist
2019 Compelling Calgarian (Calgary Herald)
2016 Fellow, Royal Canadian College of Organists (FRCCO)
Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for outstanding service to the Province in the field of arts and culture and expanding the reach of the arts in Alberta in 2022, and named the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s Emerging Artist in 2020, Carlos Foggin is the music director & founder of the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra, and has conducted the ensemble since its inception in 2016, collaborating with esteemed soloists such as James Campbell O.C., Glen Montgomery, Odin Rathnam, Magdalena von Eccher, and Jeanette Lin, to name a few.
In 2019, he was named by the Calgary Herald as a “Compelling Calgarian” for his work in community building, education, and outreach.
Only the 100th organist inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (the College’s highest honour), and a celebrated recitalist & improviser, Mr. Foggin has performed around the globe on some of the world’s greatest organs. Notable European solo performances venues include concert halls and Cathedrals including Notre Dame de Paris, St. Sulpice, and Westminster Abbey.
As a collaborator, Mr Foggin has performed alongside Il Divo, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, The Canadian Tenors, to name a few. He has arranged music for and performed alongside the Band of the Scots Guards, the Band of the Royal Parachute Regiment, and many more.
In addition to his work as a soloist, Carlos has been highly praised for a nuanced, fluid approach to collaboration gleaned from years of innovative partnership and performance. Equally comfortable with both singers and instrumentalists, he is highly sought after as a chamber music and opera coach. His students have successfully auditioned into opera companies, Canadian and U.S. orchestras, as well as university and conservatory music programs.
Mr. Foggin’s work has been published in Organ Canada, the American Organist, Choir & Organ, and the Traditional Roman Hymnal.
He maintains a small private studio in the Calgary area. He is also a busy adjudicator in the fields of piano, organ, composition, choral, orchestra, and band.
Other Award Nominations
2021 RBC Emerging Artist Award
2021 Rozsa Foundation Emerging Arts Administrator Award
2020 Alberta Artist in Residence & Arts Ambassador
2018 Avenue Magazine Top 40 under 40