LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS
Conducting
Handbell Conducting and Directing course (six sessions), Ministry of Bellz, Singapore (on line) (Apr 2021)
Foundational Conducting,Ministry of Bellz, Singapore (Apr 2018)
Conducting Master Class, Hong Kong Asia Handbell Association (Apr 2018)
Foundational Conducting, Australian National Choral Association, Choralfest2017, Brisbane, QLD (July 2017)
Foundational Conducting, Handbell Society of Australasia Conductors Training (level 1 and level 2), MacKay and Brisbane (May-June 2014, June 2017)
Foundational Conducting, Vivo Music, Medan, Indonesia (Apr 2015)
Foundational Conducting, Nommensen University, Medan, Indonesia (Apr 2011)
Foundational Conducting, National Summer Workshop, Handbell Ringers of Japan, Hakone, Japan (Aug 2011)
Beginning Conducting, International Handbell Symposium, International Handbell Committee, Osaka, Japan (Aug 2010)
Basic & Intermediate Conducting, Pinnacle (National Seminar), American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Nashville, TN, USA (July 2010)
You Pester Them to Watch, But What Do They See? Orlando, FL, USA (Aug 2008)
I’m on the Podium, Now What? National Seminar, American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Orlando, FL, USA (Aug 2008)
Beginning Conducting, International Handbell Symposium, Orlando, FL, USA (Aug 2008)
Conducting, Alberta Sings Conference, Alberta Choral Federation, Edmonton, AB (Nov 2004)
Choral Conducting, Singspiration (Inspiration for Teachers), Edmonton, AB (Aug 2004)
Conducting Masterclass
Nommensen University, Medan, Indonesia (Apr 2011)
International Handbell Symposium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Aug 2006)
Choralfest Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (July 2006)
Score Study
Score Study: What’s With All the Little Black Dots, National Seminar, Handbell Musicians of America, Nashville, TN, USA (July 2022)
Score Study, Handbell Society of Australasia Conductors Training (level 1 and level 2), MacKay and Brisbane (May-June 2014, June 2017)
A Guide to Score Study, 2nd International Artistic and Scientific Symposium on Choral Art, Singing and Voice, Zagreb, Croatia (Apr 2012)
Score Study and Preparation, Nommensen University Masterclass, Medan, Indonesia (Apr 2011)
Score Study and Marking, Pinnacle (National Seminar), American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Nashville, TN, USA (July 2010)
Score Study, Australian National Choral Association, Choralfest2010, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia (July 2010)
Score Study, Preparation and Marking, Singapore Ministry of Education Co-curricular Branch, Singapore (Apr 2009)
Dynamics and Rhythm: Friends or Foes, Alberta Guild of English Handbell Ringers Handbell Discovery, annual conference, Edmonton, AB (Oct 2003)
Rehearsal Methods
Listen!, Sing! Sing! Sing! An Island Choral Retreat, Kodaly Society of Canada, Campbell River, BC (Feb 2022)
Singing with Your Mind as well as Your Soul, Indonesia Pesparawi Lecture/Seminar, Medan, Indonesia (Sept 2016)
How to Practice, London College of Music Workshop, Kolkata, India (July 2014)
Rehearsal Guide, Handbell Society of Australasia Conductors Training (level 1 and level 2), MacKay and Brisbane (May-June 2014, June 2017)
Rehearsal Techniques, Nommensen University Masterclass, Medan, Indonesia (Apr 2011)
Rehearsal Techniques, Singspiration (Inspiration for Teachers), Edmonton, AB (Aug 2011)
Rehearsal Techniques, Pinnacle (National Seminar), American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Nashville, TN, USA (July 2010)
Choir Director? Me?! Now What? Institute for Liturgy, Preaching, and Church Music, Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Seward, NE, USA (July 2008)
Musicianship
Accuracy & Artistry, Kodaly Society of Singapore (June 2022)
From the Examiner’s Desk, Kodaly Society of Malaysia (April 2020)
Getting beyond the Notes, Malaysia International Music Arts Festival (Nov 2019)
Details, details, details, North Sumatra International Choral Competition (August 2019)
Accuracy and Artistry, Choral Directors of Singapore conference, Singapore (May 2019)
Musicianship, Sight Reading and Aural Skills, London College of Music Workshop, Mumbai, India (Dec 2014)
Beyond the Notes, London College of Music Workshop, Shillong, India (Dec 2013)
Basic Music Literacy, Heart and Art Conference. Edmonton Chinese Christian Church, Edmonton, AB (Aug 2007)
Choral Repertoire
Canadian Choral Repertoire, Philippine Choral Directors Association Conference, Davao City, Philippines (Nov 2010)
Choral Music of Robin John King, Australian National Choral Association, Choralfest2010, Port MacQuarie, NSW (July 2010)
Choral Music of Robin John King, Association of Canadian Choral Communities, Podium 2010, Saskatoon, SK (May 2010)
Canadian Sacred A Cappella Choral Repertoire, American Choral Directors Association Northwest Division Convention, Vancouver, BC (Feb 2008)
A Canadian Choral Landscape, Australian National Choral Association conference, Choralfest2002, in Brisbane, Qld (Oct 2002)
Bach to Bongos: Music for Choir and Organ, Royal Canadian College of Organists National Convention, Edmonton, AB (July 2007)
Australian Choral Music, Music Conference Alberta, Red Deer, AB (Oct 2007)
Vocal Technique
Vocal Physiology and Pedagogy, London College of Music Workshop, Shillong, India (July 2014) and Jambi, Indonesia (Aug 2014)
Style for Choirs, Perth-Bunbury International Choral Festival, Bunbury, W. A., Australia (Aug 2011)
Vocal Technique for Instrumentalists (and Singers), Perth-Bunbury International Choral Festival, Bunbury, W. A., Australia (Aug 2011)
Singing for Worship Leaders, Institute for Liturgy, Preaching, and Church Music, Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Seward, NE, USA (July 2008)
Vocalizes that Work, Singspiration, Edmonton, AB (Aug 2007)
Group Vocal Technique, Singspiration, Edmonton, AB (Aug 2005)
Handbell Technique
Handbell Technique, First Asia Pacific Youth Handbell Exploration, Hong Kong (Aug 2017)
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Who’s the Fairest Cowpoke of Them All? Ringing Link, Calgary, AB (July 2011)
Handbell Technique, A Festival of Handbell Ringing, Melacca, Malaysia (June 2010)
Tricks of the Trade, Handbell Discovery, Alberta Guild of English Handbell Ringers, St Albert, AB (Oct 2009)
Introductory Handbell Technique, Alberta Music Conference, Red Deer, AB (Oct 2008)
Introductory Handbell Technique, Alberta Music Conference, Red Deer, AB (Oct 2007)
Music Education
Music. It’s not just for musicians anymore, Lutheran Teachers’ Conference, Edmonton, AB (Aug 2004)
Comprehensive Education in Music, Alberta North Central Teachers Conference, Edmonton, AB (Mar 1997)
Congregational Song & Church Music
Spirituality and Aesthetics, Concordia Lutheran Seminary Convocation, Edmonton, AB (Feb 2011)
Congregational Song, (with Rev. David Saar) Lutheran Church—Canada synod convention, Edmonton, AB (June 2005)
Congregational Song, Lutheran Church—Canada, Central District Church Workers Conference, Regina, SK (Oct 2005)
Congregational Song, Concordia Lutheran Seminary Convocation, Edmonton, AB (Apr 2004)
Congregational Song, Lutheran Church Alberta-British Columbia District church workers conference, Jasper AB (Oct 2001)
SELECTED WORKSHOPS/CLINICS
Celebration Singers, Grace Notes (women’s choir), Men of Notes (men’s choir), Courtenay, BC (Sep 2022)
Quadra Singers, Qualiaski Cove, BC (Feb 2022)
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Parish Choir, Edmonton, AB (Oct 2014)
Brisbane Bells, Brisbane, Australia (June 2014)
All Hallows Girls Grammar School Handbell Ensemble, Brisbane, Australia (June 2014)
Queensland Performing Arts Centre Choir, Brisbane, Australia (June 2014)
Nudgee Junior College Choir and Handbell Ensemble, Brisbane, Australia (June 2014)
St. Patrick’s College Choir, MacKay, Australia (May 2014)
Philharmonic Society of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Choral Workshop (Apr 2014)
St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, Edmonton, AB Choral Workshop (Oct 2013)
Ministry of Bellz, Singapore (Apr 2010, Apr 2008)
Robertson-Wesley United Church Choir Retreat, Pigeon Lake, AB (Sept 2008)
Mountain Chime Retreat, Alberta Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Lake Louise, Alberta (May 2008)
Choral Connections, Brisbane Chamber Choir, Nudgee Junior College, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Aug 2006)
Western Australia branch of Australian National Choral Association, Bunbury, W.A., Australia (July 2006)
Josephsburg Bells in Harmony (Oct 2004)
Josephsburg Men’s Choir (Oct 2004)
Council of Edmonton Lutheran Churches Choral Workshop (Sept 2000, Sept 1997)
READING SESSIONS
Choral Music Reading Session, Music Conference Alberta, Red Deer, AB (Oct 2007)
Choral Music Reading Session, Southwest Alberta Teachers Association, Lethbridge, Alberta (Feb 2007)
Northwest Music Reading Session, Edmonton, AB (Aug, 2005)
Northwest Music Reading Session, Edmonton, AB (Aug, 2003)
Sacred Choral Music Reading Session, Alberta Music Conference (Oct 1998)