When she retired, she decided it was time to step things up and in her early sixties, she became a student at the University of Alberta where she is pursuing a Master’s in Ethnomusicology. Donna is a multi-instrumentalist, playing violin, drums, flute and a mean ukulele.
We talk about....

• Knowing exactly what you want to be when you grow up (or not!)
• The Edmonton Medical Professional Orchestra (TEMPO)
• The amazing CKUA Ukelele Choir
• What exactly is ethnomusicology?
• Having a love hate relationship with the use of technology in education
• Edmonton's incredible music scene
• Completing a degree primarily for personal development, not for career aspirations
• Is becoming a student a new trend for retired people?
• Being a passionate amateur and allowing yourself to try new things

Special thanks to our sponsors NorQuest College for making this podcast possible and to our friends at the Alberta Podcast Network.