Ellen Marple (alto sackbut) took up the trombone at age 11 with dreams of playing swing and soon became fascinated with the instrument’s incredible versatility, immersing herself in style and technique across genres. While a student at the University of North Texas, Ellen met Lyle Nordstrom and discovered a deep love for early music that she continued to explore in her subsequent studies at the University of British Columbia with Alex Fisher, Ray Nurse, Doreen Oke, Jeremy Berkman and Gordon Cherry. As a freelancer, Ellen can be found performing and recording an eclectic mix of music with ensembles including Capella Borealis, the Hard Rubber Orchestra, Skim Milk, and the VSO.