Member of the Vancouver Foundation Arts Advisory 2009 -

Member– British Columbia Arts Council 2002-2008

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, 2007

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

Faculty member Leadership Development Institute, Association of Canadian Community Colleges 2009, 2010

Faculty member Aboriginal Music Camp, Manitoba Recording Industry Association 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012

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.

Summary of Teaching Experiences

Regular Instructor – Vancouver Community College 1991-2006
Sessional Instructor – University of British Columbia 1997-2006
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
• Memorial University St. John's Newfoundland
• University of Guelph
• University of Waterloo