Education and Training

Education

Certified Piano Technician (Piano Technology Program, Western University, 2014)

BMus (MusEd) with Great Distinction, University of Saskatchewan (1994)

Home to North America's only university-based piano technology program, Western University recently hosted to an all-star cast for a master class in tickling, tuning and teaching the ivories. Featured guests at "Tune into Western V", a three-day (June 1-3) piano technician seminar, include master piano technician Ulrich Gerhartz, internationally renowned recording artist John Perry and the granddaddy of them all: a nine-foot Hamburg Steinway concert grand piano.

Music Performance

Conductor and administrator for Canadian Forces Base Borden Brass & Reed Band (2009-2013)

Staff arranger, Royal Air Force Band, Winnipeg (formerly Air Command Band) (2001-2009)

Collaborative piano experience with vocalists, choral ensembles, band ensembles and at churches

Silver medal Grade 10 Royal Conservatory of Music (1988)

Community

Member of Selkirk & District Chamber of Commerce (since fall 2014)

Member of Manitoba Choral Association (since fall 2014)

Ambassador of goodwill with the Canadian Armed Forces music branch, reserve and regular force (1989-2013)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon (1997-1998)

Teacher at Heart of the City Piano Program, an inner city school piano project
(Pleasant Hill Community School, Saskatoon SK, 1996-1998)