Fergus is a grade 10 French Immersion student who lives in Kentville. He began violin lessons when he was five years old with Dominic Woo, Concertmaster of the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. At age eight, Fergus joined the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra and performed for four seasons.

After moving to Nova Scotia, Fergus joined the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra and has continued his violin lessons with Jennifer Jones, Assistant Concertmaster of Symphony Nova Scotia.

Throughout his violin studies, Fergus has actively participated in a variety of venues including school coffee houses, Christmas concerts, daycares, nursing homes, and neighborhood and family gatherings.

Besides playing violin, Fergus is interested in aviation and travel. Fergus also enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and being immersed in various natural settings.