I hold an Honours Bachelor of Music (BMus) from Western University and a Bachelor of Education (BEd) from the University of Toronto.

I began my music career playing trombone and fanfare trumpet in the Stratford Festival Orchestra and Orchestra London. I worked for 10 years as a professional freelance trombonist and brass teacher in Canada and Germany. When I returned to Canada, I taught secondary school instrumental and vocal music for 25 years with the Waterloo Regional District School. 

I am still very active playing with Brassroots, Slide by Slide (trombone quartet), Wellington Wind Symphony and Full House Brass Quintet. I also play principal trombone with the Stratford Symphony Orchestra and euphonium with Windjammers. I have conducted Ebytown Brass since 1991. 

I enjoy arranging music for brass ensembles, attending masterclasses and conferences and touring.  

• Founded three brass choirs in Germany in 1985, all of which still exist. 
• Successfully completed the Deutsche Zertifikat, the German language exam.
• Completed three tours to Germany with Slide by Slide trombone quartet.
• Completed two tours to China with Brassroots and the International Symphony.

Recordings

• Passion for Brass: Brassroots at 30 by Brassroots (2016)
• Cocktails by Brassroots (2009)
• Divertimento by Brassroots
• Between Friends by Slide by Slide

Live Performances

• Symphony No. 1 Lord of the Rings by Johan de Meij, performed with the Wellington Winds Symphony (2012)

It is very exciting to teach brass to students of all ages. I enjoy observing their progress and growing passion for making music.

Lessons are taught in nine-week cycles.

Cost Per Cycle

• 30 minutes for $266
• 45 minutes for $399
• 60 minutes for $532