Curriculum Vitae
Education:
- Brandon University – B.mus (performance) 2005, M.mus (performance and literature) 2008
- Suzuki Teacher Training Program “Every Child Can” and Levels 1 - 8 and Violin Practicum. (2016)
- Eckhardt-Grammatté Conservatory of Music, Suzuki Program (1985-2001)
- Attended Suzuki Institutes in Stevens-Point, WI and Kitchener Waterloo, ON (1997-2000)
- Studied with: Pat Osoko, Rebecca Chin, Cameron Dyck, Gerhard Ginader, Robert Richardson Jr., Guillaume Tardif, Kerry DuWors.
- Master Classes with:
Joanne Martin, David Einfeld, Teri Einfeld, Tom Williams, Ed Sprunger, Marilyn O’boyle, Tom Wermuth, Mark Fewer, Jasper Wood, James Ehnes, Erika Raum, Andrew Dawes, Lynn Kuo, Gwen Hoebig, Ann Elliott-Goldschmid, Sharon Stanis, Luis Grinhauz, Gordie Carnahan.
Work History:
2009 to present
- Freelance Suzuki Violin/Viola teacher
2009 to 2011
- Violin Instructor for Edmonton Public Schools
2008 to 2012
- Violin and Theory Instructor at the International Music Camp
2004 to 2009
- Section violinist for the Brandon Chamber Players
- Suzuki violin teacher at the Eckhardt-Grammatté Conservatory
2002 to 2006
- Facilities Coordinator/Audio Visual Support for Brandon Suzuki Summer Institute
- Freelance Audio Engineer
1997 to present
- Freelance Performer.
Other Experience:
- Treasurer/Registrar for the Alberta String Association
- Violist for the Eterna String Quartet
- First tenor of the Brandon University Chorale
- Active member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas
- Member of the North American String Orchestra at the 7th Annual SAA Conference (1996)
Awards and Achievements:
- 2008 Performed at AMAF Provincials in Canadian Composers Class
- 2007 Performed at AMAF Provincials in National String Concerto Class
- 2004 Performed with Eterna Quartet at the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals National Finals in Charlottetown, PEI
- 2004 Recipient of the J.W. “Bill” Cowan Bursary
- 2004 Winner of three classes in Brandon Festival of the Arts, Passed on to AMAF Provincial Finals (Honors level)
- 2003 Recipient of the J.W. “Bill” Cowan Violin Scholarship
- 2002 First tenor in BU Chorale during their tour of Brazil to perform at the Festival Unicanto de Chorais in Londrina, Parana.
- 2001 Recipient of the Leur Scholarship in Violin and Viola
- 2000 Winner of all solo classes in Brandon Festival of the Arts
- 1998-2000 Conservatory Scholarship recipient
- 1999 Recommended and performed at Provincial Finals Advanced String level
- 1999 Winner of Registered Music Teachers Competition (Junior category)
- 1997 Winner of Rivers School Orchestra Trophy(Brandon Festival of the Arts)
- 1996 Performed with the North American String Orchestra in Chicago
- 1996 Recipient of the Alison Ryles Memorial Scholarship(Brandon Festival of the Arts)
- 1995 1st place winner with string ensemble at Provincial Finals including a scholarship
- 1993 Winner of the Alison Ryles Memorial Trophy(Brandon Festival of the Arts)
- Brandon University – B.mus (performance) 2005, M.mus (performance and literature) 2008
- Suzuki Teacher Training Program “Every Child Can” and Levels 1 - 8 and Violin Practicum. (2016)
- Eckhardt-Grammatté Conservatory of Music, Suzuki Program (1985-2001)
- Attended Suzuki Institutes in Stevens-Point, WI and Kitchener Waterloo, ON (1997-2000)
- Studied with: Pat Osoko, Rebecca Chin, Cameron Dyck, Gerhard Ginader, Robert Richardson Jr., Guillaume Tardif, Kerry DuWors.
- Master Classes with:
Joanne Martin, David Einfeld, Teri Einfeld, Tom Williams, Ed Sprunger, Marilyn O’boyle, Tom Wermuth, Mark Fewer, Jasper Wood, James Ehnes, Erika Raum, Andrew Dawes, Lynn Kuo, Gwen Hoebig, Ann Elliott-Goldschmid, Sharon Stanis, Luis Grinhauz, Gordie Carnahan.
Work History:
2009 to present
- Freelance Suzuki Violin/Viola teacher
2009 to 2011
- Violin Instructor for Edmonton Public Schools
2008 to 2012
- Violin and Theory Instructor at the International Music Camp
2004 to 2009
- Section violinist for the Brandon Chamber Players
- Suzuki violin teacher at the Eckhardt-Grammatté Conservatory
2002 to 2006
- Facilities Coordinator/Audio Visual Support for Brandon Suzuki Summer Institute
- Freelance Audio Engineer
1997 to present
- Freelance Performer.
Other Experience:
- Treasurer/Registrar for the Alberta String Association
- Violist for the Eterna String Quartet
- First tenor of the Brandon University Chorale
- Active member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas
- Member of the North American String Orchestra at the 7th Annual SAA Conference (1996)
Awards and Achievements:
- 2008 Performed at AMAF Provincials in Canadian Composers Class
- 2007 Performed at AMAF Provincials in National String Concerto Class
- 2004 Performed with Eterna Quartet at the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals National Finals in Charlottetown, PEI
- 2004 Recipient of the J.W. “Bill” Cowan Bursary
- 2004 Winner of three classes in Brandon Festival of the Arts, Passed on to AMAF Provincial Finals (Honors level)
- 2003 Recipient of the J.W. “Bill” Cowan Violin Scholarship
- 2002 First tenor in BU Chorale during their tour of Brazil to perform at the Festival Unicanto de Chorais in Londrina, Parana.
- 2001 Recipient of the Leur Scholarship in Violin and Viola
- 2000 Winner of all solo classes in Brandon Festival of the Arts
- 1998-2000 Conservatory Scholarship recipient
- 1999 Recommended and performed at Provincial Finals Advanced String level
- 1999 Winner of Registered Music Teachers Competition (Junior category)
- 1997 Winner of Rivers School Orchestra Trophy(Brandon Festival of the Arts)
- 1996 Performed with the North American String Orchestra in Chicago
- 1996 Recipient of the Alison Ryles Memorial Scholarship(Brandon Festival of the Arts)
- 1995 1st place winner with string ensemble at Provincial Finals including a scholarship
- 1993 Winner of the Alison Ryles Memorial Trophy(Brandon Festival of the Arts)