Favorite music pieces: Mahler, Symphony No. 4 - Rimsky Korsakov, Sheherazade - Bach, Cantata No. 82

2018 to present Artistic Director at Sinfonia de l'Ouest

2017 Canada 150 Community Service Award

2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition for his contribution to the musical life of the West Island of Montreal

2010 Prix Ferdinand Lindsay from the Association des orchestres de jeunes du Quebec in recognition of his dedication to the cause of youth orchestras in Quebec

1999 to 2017 Artistic Director at West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra

2009 to present Music Director/Conductor at Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra

1995 - 1996 Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra 'Composer of the Season'

1988 Heinz Unger Award from the Association of Canadian Orchestras for his many accomplishments in Lethbridge

1978 - 1994 Music Director of the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra

1972 - 1974 Oboe & Cor anglais at the National Arts Centre Orchestra

1969 Premier Prix in oboe in the class of Melvin Berman at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal