MUSIC MAKERS: Bill Kristjanson

MUSIC MAKERS: Bill Kristjanson

For many of us here in Manitoba, Bill Kristjanson is one of the all time great music educators, always leading with thoughtful kindness.  He has taught band outside of Winnipeg, in Winnipeg, been a music consultant in two different divisions, a very active clinician, an instructor through the University of Manitoba, the list goes on :)  Enjoy!

MUSIC MAKERS: Jacqueline Dawson

Jacqueline Dawson is the director of bands at the University of Manitoba.  She and I met many moons ago when I was a flute clinician for her high school band workshops.  I have watched her work with students and adults alike, and been a part of a band that she was directing.  She consistently brings out the musical best in all of us when she is on the podium through her attention to detail, her musicality and vision, and her kindness.  Enjoy!

MUSIC MAKERS: Cheryl Ferguson

Cheryl Ferguson teaches band at Fort Richmond Collegiate in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  She is a leader in the Manitoba band community as well as across Canada, touring with her own bands, putting on workshops and clinics, is an integral member of the Manitoba Band Association Board, and is a near and dear friend.  Enjoy!

MUSIC MAKERS: Megan Parry-Jamieson

Megan Parry Jamieson and I met in the fall of 1991 as "first years" in the School of Music at the University of Manitoba!  She is a composer, a guitar/piano teacher, and grade 8 homeroom teacher in London, Ontario!  Enjoy

MUSIC MAKERS: Stacey Nattrass Brown

Stacey Nattrass Brown is a choir teacher at Garden City Collegiate in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  She is also very well known for being the official Winnipeg Jets anthem singer!  Turns out that she and I have a lot in common when it comes to our musical journey and who initially inspired us in the early years of school.  Enjoy!