Susan Gould is a passionate pianist and lover of all kinds of music. With a classical foundation and postgraduate training in jazz and pop, she has cultivated a versatile musical style and thrives on creative collaboration with fellow musicians and composers.

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An award-winning pianist, Sue has been performing and teaching for over 45 years. She earned a Bachelor of Music with Distinction in Piano Performance from the University of Victoria and was awarded a full scholarship to study at the prestigious Banff Centre for the Performing Arts. Her musical journey has taken her across British Columbia and Alberta, where she has performed in communities both large and small. She also served as a faculty member at the Banff Centre.

Sue is an active performer with numerous ensembles, including the Music Mosaic Piano Trio, the Selkirk Trio, Storm Mountain Trio, the Lily Quartet, Fearing Gould, and The Dragonfly Sisters—among many others. She is also the Music Director and conductor of the Purcell Mountain Orchestra.

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While at the Banff Centre, Sue developed a deep connection to the surrounding mountains. This led her to take a break from music to pursue mountaineering. She went on to become a member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, as well as a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association. She is proud to have been the first woman to serve on the board of HeliCat Canada and is recently retired as Director of Guide Operations at Great Canadian Heliskiing. Today she can be found at the Canadian Avalanche Association, teaching the next generation of avalanche professionals and serving as chair of the Education Committee. 

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Sue currently resides in Golden, British Columbia.