He then earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Toronto, where he studied with Elmer Iseler.
He then spent two years at the Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, during which he studied composition, fugue, violin and conducting.
During his studies in Salzburg, Raminsh played in the professional Camerata Academica orchestra.
In 1991, Raminsh's choral work "Magnificat" was performed by the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir at Roy Thomson Hall.
In 2018, Raminsh was made a Member of Order of Canada for his contributions and achievements as a Canadian musician, conductor and composer.