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Junior Concert Band: Scott MacInnes
Scott MacInnes (MMus) has become a leader in the musical community as a performer, conductor, composer, arranger and clinician. In the fall of 2005 Scott moved to British Columbia to play bass trombone for a season with the Victoria Symphony. The following year he joined both the University of Victoria (UVic) and Vancouver Island Symphony (VIS). Scott takes great pride of his position as Principal Bass Trombone with the VIS and has been fortunate to not only perform as a soloist and chamber musician with the VIS, but also to conduct his esteemed colleagues. At UVic he teaches private trombone lessons, the Business of Music as well as conducts the big band, brass choir, trombone choir and Vikes Band. Beyond the University, Scott can be seen performing with a variety of groups ranging from jazz and rock band to chamber groups such as iTromboni (North America’s only professional trombone quintet) and the Pinnacle Brass Quintet of which he a founding member. Helping to build community, he is also the Artistic Director of the BC Brass Collective as well as the Meridiem Wind Orchestra. Scott is constantly striving to bring the highest quality music to the greatest number of people.
Senior Concert Band: Jeff Weaver
Jeff Weaver is the Director of Bands and Jazz Studies at Oak Bay High School. He holds a bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria and a Master of Arts from Sam Houston State University. Jeff is a recipient of the Premiers Award for Teaching Excellence in British Columbia. He is President of the Canadian Music Educators Association and Past President of the British Columbia Music Educators Association. Jeff believes that all students have the capacity to make music and that schools are complete with strong Fine Arts Performance programs.
String Orchestra: Anja Rebstock
Anja is a Music teacher, violinist and Stings specialist in Victoria, B.C.. Born and raised in Germany, Anja has been exposed to music from an early age. She started playing voilin at age 5 and has participated in countless ensembles throughout her life. Anja believes that making music is best when it's shared with others and tries to foster a sense of community and love for music with her students. Anja currently teaches at St. Michaels University School and Mt. Douglas Secondary School and is principal second voilinist in the Victoria Chamber Orchestra.
Concert Choir: Christina Banman
Having grown up in the rich choral culture of Manitoba, Christina has been singing in choirs since the age of 10. She received her Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba, with a focus on voice and secondary choral music education. Christina believes in promoting healthy vocal technique and that singing in a choir builds self-confidence and leadership skills. She is passionate about creating a supportive environment for singers to test the boundaries of their abilities and build lasting friendships. She currently teaches grade 9 - 12 choir at St. Michaels University School in Victoria, BC.
Students at Music Discoveries will be placed into an ensemble based on their choice of instrument, and will learn under an expert clinician to produce a concert at the end of the weekend.
Currently, Music Discoveries offers junior and senior concert bands, a string orchestra, and a concert choir. At this time, we do not offer options for jazz band or full orchestra.
Students will also participate in sectionals led by our amazing student music educators!
Ensembles are subject to change depending on final numbers. Music Discoveries 2023 featured two concert bands, one choir, and one string ensemble.