Collaborative Pianist

Nicholas Busch – Collaborative Pianist

Photo credit:  Devon Bradwell

Nicholas Busch holds a master’s degree in collaborative piano from Western University, where he studied with Dr. John Hess and Professor Mariana Chibotar-Rutkevich, and is a Registered Music Teacher in Ontario. He is an Associate of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, and a recipient of the Healey Willan Prize. He currently holds the position of Director of Music at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Ottawa, and was the Director of Music at Kanata United Church from 2022 to 2025. In 2023, in partnership with Kanata United Church, Nicholas founded the Beaverbrook Community Concert Series, which provides paid concert opportunities to early-career musicians in a community with limited concert venues. He collaborates often with choirs, orchestras,
and soloists throughout Ontario and Quebec. Ensembles he regularly works with include the Canadian Centennial Choir, All Voices Community Choir, Accord Choir, and Joyful Sound Ottawa.

Nicholas has a passion for new music and has had the honour of premiering and recording many new pieces for both mixed ensembles and solo piano by composers from across Canada. Together with his wife, Olivia Adams, he is a member of the Adams-Busch piano duo, who present concerts of piano duets and duos throughout Ontario and Quebec. As a composer, he has had the privilege of having his music premiered by professional performers throughout Ontario, including Duo Mezzopiano, Andy Busch, and more.

Nicholas enjoys photography, cycling, hiking, and spending time with his dog Nori.

He joined the CCC in September 2024.