Junior and senior concert and jazz bands were Don’s primary focus during his 33 year teaching career. During this time, he directed the University of Lethbridge Jazz Ensemble for 11 years and conducted the award-winning Lethbridge Community Gold Band for 10 years. In addition to directing bands at Catholic Central High School in Lethbridge, Alberta, Don was heavily involved in the school’s musical theatre productions. Don served six terms on the Alberta Band Association board and was President of that organization for 2 years.
Don maintains a busy schedule as a trumpet player with the Bridge Brass Quintet, the Lethbridge Big Band, Hippodrome (a very popular rhythm and blues band), the Lethbridge Symphony, and many musical theatre productions.
He is also the founding board member and president of the Lethbridge Jazz Society. Don is a graduate of the University of Regina (B. MusEd 1976).
Fees*:
- 30-Minute Lessons: $120 (Monthly) or $960 (Lump Sum)
- 45-Minute Lessons: $180 (Monthly) or $1,440 (Lump Sum)
- 60 Minute Lessons: $240 (Monthly) or $1,920 (Lump Sum)
*The above lump sum ranges are based on 32 weeks of lessons over the course of September - May, but can be pro-rated for students starting late in the term.