Conducting String Orchestra
Professional Associations:
Recording our latest album.
Below are associations around the city that I have taken part in over the years. They are groups that keep my skills current, allow me to collaborate with other colleagues in the field and provide an opportunity for creative expression.
BCMEA British Columbia Music Educators Association
VPO Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra
- Principal Violist, Membership Director
NWSO New Westminster Symphony Orchestra
- Principal Violist, Media Director
WCSO West Coast Symphony Orchestra
- Violist
WCAMS West Coast Amateur Music Society
- Member, Teacher, Clinician
Westside Church
- Worship Leader, Recording Artist and Band Team Leader
Areas for Further Inquiry and Development:
SEL
Fostering SEL in the Music Classroom
Integrating Play-Based Learning in the Classroom (K-7 education)
Aboriginal Music Education in the Classroom
- Here’s a link to some work I’ve begun: Aboriginal Resource Music List
Developing and Expanding Elementary and Secondary String Programs in Vancouver
Personal Goals:
Conducting the Choir at the District Concert.
In the near future, I plan to pursue graduate work in the fields of Conducting or English Literature, which are two of my greatest passions in life. In addition, I’m an avid musician and will continue to participate in musical ensembles for the rest of my career. Along with this, I will continue to compose and publish works for use in the classroom.
Workshops and Music Festivals:
Kiwanis Music Festival (Band): April 23rd 2014
Kiwanis Music Festival (Choir): April 10th 2014
Eric Hamber Music Festival: March 6th 2014
Crescendo Music Conference: January 31st 2014
UBC Workshop – African Drumming: Jan 9th 2014
BCMEA Conference: Oct 24-26th 2013
Cantando Whistler Music Festival: May 2nd-5th, 2013