Professor of Church Music
Education:
Diploma in Church Music, Winkler Bible Institute, 1972
Associate in Vocal Performance, Western Board of Music, 1976
Bachelor of Music, Brandon University (Music Education), 1976
Master of Music, Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University(Choral Conducting), 1983
Master of Sacred Music, Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, 1983
Master of Sacred Music, Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, 1983
Doctor of Musical Arts, University of Iowa, 1996
Contact Information
Teaching Fields
Choral Music
Church Music and Liturgy
Conducting
Voice
Music History
Music Education
Christian Worship
Publications
“Reflections of a Reluctant Post-modern Choral Conductor.” (Canadian Music Educator: vol. 48, no. 1 (Autumn 2006), 30-31)
“Toward a Basic Understanding of Worship.”(Didaskalia: vol. 15, no. 2, 17 – 34)
“Identifying Tensions Over Musical Style.” (Creator Magazine: vol. 26, no. 4, 17-18)
Compact Disc Recording: Adoramus Te (Providence College Singers, 2005).
Compact Disc Recording: Sing Joyfully (Providence Chamber Singers, 2009)
Compact Disc Recording: Canticum Novum (Providence College Singers, 2003)
Blended Voices: A Handbook for Music and Worship Leaders (Providence Bookstore Publication, 2001)
Compact Disc Recording: Praise the Lord, All Nations ( Providence College Singers, 1998).
Compact Disc Recording: My Soul Magnifies the Lord (Providence College Singers, 1996).
“Choral Intonation: Ideas and Techniques,” Manitoba Sings, vol.21, no.1, 9-11.
“The Composer as Interpreter: Albert Becker and his Mass in Bb Minor, Op. 16. Anacrusis (Journal of the ACCC), Winter 2001, vol. 20, no. 2: 5 – 8.
“Pitch and Transposition in Tudor Church Music,” Anacrucis (Journal of ACCC), Winter, 1994 vol.13, no.2, 13.
“The Carpet and The Worshipful Heart,” The Christian Week, vol.8, no.9, p.7.
“Hosanna,” Didaskalia (The Journal of Providence Theological Seminary) vol.1, no.2, 32-34
Professional Associations And Roles
Association of Canadian Choral Conductors
Manitoba Choral Association
American Choral Directors Association
Program Co-chair of Podium 2004, the biennial conference of the Association of Canadian Choral Conductors
Chair of Music at Providence College since 2007
Employment
Music Teacher: Lord Selkirk School Division: 1977-81.
Music Director of Selkirk United Church: 1978-80.
Founder and Music Director of Selkirk Community Choir: 1977-81; 81-83.
Music Director of Broadway First Baptist Church in Winnipeg: 1983-84.
Music Faculty: Providence College since 1983.
Hobbies
gardening, cooking, carpentry, creative writing
Personal Data
Professor of Choral and Church Music
married to Jocelyne
Otterburne, Manitoba, Canada, R0A 1G0
Phone: (204) 433-7488 or (800) 668-7768
Fax: (204) 433-7158
