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 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 has collaborated with choirs, orchestras, and soloists in concerts, competitions, festivals, and recordings throughout the National Capital Region and southwestern Ontario. Ensembles Nicholas 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. 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.

In his spare time, he enjoys photography, cycling, hiking, and spending time with his dog Nori.

Nicholas joined the CCC in September 2024