About Joan Watson
Lived 1953 – 2015 (aged 61). Joan Watson was a Canadian musician.
Joan Thelma Watson (June 28, 1953 – March 12, 2015) was a Canadian French horn musician and teacher. She served as principal horn of the Canadian Opera Orchestra and was a founding member of the True North Brass quintet.
Musicianship Before she was named principal horn of the Canadian Opera Orchestra,
Watson's final performance was on February 22, 2015. She died from breast cancer on March 12, 2015, at the age of 61 at her home in Owen Sound, Ontario.
Selected discography Joan Watson, 2007: Songs My Mother Taught Me
The Joan Watson Fund The Joan Watson memorial fund was founded by her husband, Scott Irvine, to support the immersive Canadian Opera Orchestra Academy that Watson helped establish for young orchestra musicians.
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Who was Joan Watson?
Canadian horn player, teacher (1953-2015)
When was Joan Watson born?
Joan Watson was born on 28 June 1953.
When did Joan Watson die?
Joan Watson died on 12 March 2015 in Owen Sound.
What was Joan Watson's occupation?
Joan Watson was a musician.
What nationality was Joan Watson?
Joan Watson was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joan Watson. https://biography.guide/joan-watson/
MLA: "Joan Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joan-watson/.
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