ABOUT
A music educator for the Louis Riel School Division (elementary music, guitar, and band), Allan is also an active musician and private teacher. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree (Jazz Studies Performance) from the University of Manitoba where he studied under the tutelage of Quincy Davis, Jimmy Greene, Larry Roy, George Colligan, Terreon Gully, and many others. Although Allan first fell in love with the drum set, he quickly developed a passion towards all rhythm section instruments (piano, bass, and guitar).
When Allan is not teaching during the day, he can be found playing piano/guitar during wedding ceremonies, DJing for corporate parties/receptions, and playing drums with his jazz quartet, funk band, or the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra.
Credentials
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Master's Degree in Curriculum Studies (focus on Music Education) at Acadia University
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Orff Certification Level 2 - University of Manitoba
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10+ years of music teaching experience in a public school setting (band, guitar, and elementary)
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Bachelor of Education Degree (University of Manitoba)
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Bachelor of Jazz Studies (Performance) - U of M
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Taught private lessons for 15+ years.
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Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Drummer & Clinician (2021-Present)
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Manitoba Band Association Summer Band Camp Conductor 2022
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Director of Sacred Music at St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish
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Orchestra Musician (Drums) - Rainbow Stage: Mabuhay! 2024
