Member– British Columbia Arts Council 2002-

Cultural Advisory Committee – Vancouver/Whister Olympic Bid Committee 2002-2003

Chair – World Music Committee Percussive Arts Society 2001-2004

Canada Council Juror:

• Stand Firm Equity Office 2002
• Sound Recordings Grants 1990, 2002
• Cultural Diversity Adjudications 1998
• Touring Office Advisory 1992-1994
• Small Ensembles 1992
• Explorations 1990-1992
• Short Term Grants 1991

Board Member – Canadian Music Centre 1986-1991

Juror – Ontario Arts Council 1995

Juror – Chalmers Award 1996

Juror – Juno Awards 1998

Member – Board of Governors Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation 1997-1999

Advisor – Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach Project 2001-

Consultant – Canada’s Year of Asia Pacific 1995

Member – Music Advisory to the British Columbia Arts Council 1992-95, 1997-2000

World Music coordinator – Vancouver Community College

World Music survey courses examining selected world regions with an emphasis on popular music expressions, sociopolitical realities, representation and improvisation.

Rhythm Studies and Advanced Rhythm Studies- Basic and advanced course aimed at the development of multiple rhythm techniques for sightreading, analysis, rhythm in contemporary music composition, Cuban and African rhythmic concepts and basic Classical South Indian solkattu exercises.

Career Opportunities-a course designed to help the aspiring student navigate the difficult waters of the music business, recording, touring, and management.

Director:
Vancouver Community College Latin Jazz Ensemble
Vancouver Community College Latin Percussion Ensemble

Simon Fraser University

Instructor FPA 341 Music of Latin America
An intensive survey of contemporary and traditional Latin American musical styles and techniques. This popular course is open to all undergraduates and aims to familiarize students with a realistic portrayal of music making in the Americas, as portrayed by Latin American writers, performing artists, commentators and critics.

University of British Columbia

Music 403C
After many years as principal Percussion Instructor at UBC, I have shifted my teaching into the area of professional development for musicians intending to pursue  performance, teaching, producing, administration and management of music at a professional level.

Summary of Teaching Experiences

Regular Instructor – Vancouver Community College 1991-
Sessional Instructor – University of British Columbia 1997-
Sessional Instructor – Simon Fraser University 1997-
Sessional Instructor – University of Victoria 1980-2000
Sessional Instructor – Douglas College 1985-1987
Sessional Instructor – University of Windsor 1978-1980
Summer Instructor – Mount Allison University 1978-1981
Workshops and masterclasses at:

• University of Toronto,
• University of Western Ontario,
• Dalhousie University,
• Sun Yat Sen Performing Arts Centre-Taipei