Dave's Resume
Professional Education
Bachelor of Music
1995-1999
Faculty of Music, University of Toronto
Violin studies with Leo Wigdorchik
Bachelor of Education (I/S Instrumental Music and Math)
1999-2000
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Fully accredited teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers
Additional Qualifications
Music Honour Specialist
2004
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Orchestral Leadership Experiences
University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra
University of Toronto Opera Orchestra
University of Toronto Chamber Orchestra
1995-1999
Principal Second Violinist (all) and section first violinist (all)
Worked with conductors such as Sir David Willcocks, Uri Mayer, Peter Oundjian, Daniel Swift, Raffi Armenian, Dwight Benett, David Zafer, and others
Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra
1999-2003
Principal Second Violinist and Second Violin Coach
Brampton Symphony Orchestra
2000-Present
Concertmaster and Violin Coach
Oakville Chamber Orchestra
2002-Present
Concertmaster and String Coach
Public Solo Performance Experiences
Solo Recital (with piano)
May, 1999
Victoria College Chapel
Bach, Concerto for Two Violins (with orchestra)
March, 2001
Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute
Bach, Concerto for Two Violins (with orchestra)
June, 2004
Oakville Central Baptist Church
Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante (with orchestra)
June, 2004
Brampton Heritage Theatre
Massenet, Meditation (with orchestra)
October, 2004
Brampton Classic Honda Showroom Floor
Monti, Czardas (with orchestra)
February, 2005
Brampton Heritage Theatre
Music Teaching Experiences
Regional Arts Program Chair, Teacher
2000-Present
Built and established the only elementary strings program at the time in Peel
Helped implement and develop the first elementary school regional arts program in Peel
Currently teach strings and math
Sectional Coach
2001-Present
Lead section rehearsals with Etobicoke Philharmonic, Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra, Brampton Symphony Orchestra, and Oakville Chamber Orchestra
Special Recognition
Royal Conservatory of Music Silver Medal Award
1989
University of Toronto Percy Faith Award
1998
Women's Art Association Margaret Maude Phillips Award
1998