Music Resume

Education
2006 B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) with Great Distinction, major in Studio Art, Painting, at University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
1995 B. Ed. (Bachelor of Education) with Distinction, major in Secondary Français, minor in Fine Arts at University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, with a year of studies at Université Laval, Québec City, Québec.

Selected Classes
2002-2009 Vocal training with Beth Robertson and Cheryl Pearce, Harris, Saskatchewan.
2000 Songwriting and Interpretation workshops with Alain Pomerleau, Brigitte Sabourin, and Philip Fournier, Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan.
1999 Songwriting and Song Interpretation workshops with Michel Lalonde, Dave Lawlor, Francis Marchildon, and Michel Marchildon, Regina, Saskatchewan.
1999 Songwriting, Song Interpretation, and Music Industry workshops with Mario Chénart and Geneviève Paris, Edmonton, Alberta.
1999-2000 Songwriting workshop with InPAC (Professional Initiation to Songwriting) with Anique Granger and Dave Lawlor, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
1995-present Self-taught guitar tablature.
1989-91 Vocal training and band experience with youth and adult bands organised by Country Musician Freddie Pelletier through "Artiste chez nous" program organised by CCF (Council for francophone culture in Saskatchewan) and Bellevue Cultural Centre, Bellevue, Saskatchewan.
1981-84 Piano lessons with Helen Doucette, Bellevue, Saskatchewan.

Professional Associations
• SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada)
• L'Association des artistes fransaskois (provincial organisation for francophone artists)

Awards and Competitions
2000 Finalist of the Gala fransaskois de la chanson (Provincial singing competition amongst francophones from Saskatchewan) in the category of Song Interpretation, Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan.
1999 Finalist representing Saskatchewan at the Gala Chant'Ouest (Interprovincial singing competition amongst francophones from the western provinces) in the category of Song Interpretation, Edmonton, Alberta.
1999 Prize winner of Gala fransaskois de la chanson (Provincial singing competition amongst francophones from Saskatchewan) in the category of Best Interpretation, Regina, Saskatchewan.
1986-87 Member of Parish of Bellevue Choir, participating in regional competitions.

Solo Performances
2009 Performed at Routes Gallery during Harris Centennial, Harris, SK.
2004 Soloist and musician in group "Jim and the Persuaders" performing at The Central Bar, Fernie, British-Columbia.
2004 Francothon (Fundraiser for francophone community broadcast through Société Radio-Canada - French CBC Radio), Regina, Saskatchewan.
2000 Francothon (Fundraiser for francophone community broadcast through Société Radio-Canada - French CBC Radio), Regina, Saskatchewan.
1999 Guest Artist and musician on Small Stage at Fête fransaskoise (Annual summer festivities for francophones from Saskatchewan), accompanied by Anique Granger and Paul Gareau, Vonda, Saskatchewan.
1995 Soloist at 10th Anniversary Celebration of the French Education Bachelor's Degree Program of the University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan.
1990-91 Soloist for Parish of St-Isidore de Bellevue, Bellevue, Saskatchewan.
1989-91 Soloist with youth and adult bands organised by Country Musician Freddie Pelletier for various community events, Bellevue, Saskatchewan.
1989-91 Soloist in high school performances at St-Isidore de Bellevue School, Bellevue, Saskatchewan.

Duet Performances
2001 Duet and musician with Fabien Gaudet, Volunteer of the Year Celebration, Bellevue, Saskatchewan.
1989-91 Duets with Valerie Boutin, and Guy Blondeau, various community events, Bellevue, Saskatchewan.

Musical Theatre
2003-09 Soloist and actor in production of The Pull of the Land, popular prairie musical taken on interprovincial tour, produced by Sky High Productions, Harris, Saskatchewan.

Choir Experience
2003-04 Soloist and Alto member of Celebration Singers, Harris, Saskatchewan.
1988-89 Alto voice in Rivier Academy Chorus, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
1981-87 Parish of Bellevue Choir with Sr. Lise Paquette, Bellevue, Saskatchewan.

CD Recordings
2007 Various solo tracks, "The Pull of the Land - the Sequel", Sky High Productions, recorded in Harris, Saskatchewan.
2003 Track Maybe, duet with Ron Graham and Chorus Member, Sky High Productions, recorded in Harris, Saskatchewan.
2001 Track Les Tchèques, Société Radio-Canada's 50th Anniversary in Song, recorded in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Art Related Activities and Interests
• Cultural Attache of Saskatchewan Chapter for Les jeux de la francophonie (youth), consisting of various dossiers in Visual Arts, Improv, and Music. (1998-99).
• Volunteering within Saskatchewan's francophone community, especially with l'Association jeunesse fransaskoise (AJF - provincial youth organisation).
• Singing and acting within various choirs, in musical dinner theatre, and within francophone community.