Daniel Tones Email & Phone Number

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

As a Yamaha Artist-Educator, I have appeared at national and regional music festivals, coached the percussion sections of national music ensembles (e.g., the 2011 Canadian Wind Orchestra and the 2010 National Youth Band), and presented workshops at secondary and post-secondary schools.Yamaha regularly supports masterclasses and events that I lead. This has.

In June 2013 I was invited to become a SABIAN artist-endorser. I'm looking forward to a lasting, collaborative relationship with one of the world's leading cymbal makers.

Nanaimo, BC

I have performed with the Vancouver Island Symphony as a Section Percussionist and Guest Principal Percussionist for over 20 years.

Victoria, BC

Toward the end of my undergraduate degree I starting performing as an extra percussionist with the Victoria Symphony, and for the next five years I returned regularly to work with the orchestra. After recently relocating to Vancouver Island, I’ve begun working regularly again with the Victoria Symphony.

Vancouver, BC

I was Artistic Director and Percussionist with Fringe Percussion since the ensemble's inception. This group presented engaging concerts, appeared at international festivals of contemporary music, and received numerous grants from the BC Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and the SOCAN Foundation. Its debut album was nominated for a Western Canadian.

In June 2013 I joined the Percussion Arts Society's International Committee. The members of this team, representing Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, endeavour to build global awareness for the PAS's membership, activities, and philosophy.

Langley, BC

At Kwantlen Polytechnic University I taught courses in creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethnomusicology, sound exploration, and applied percussion in solo and ensemble settings. I served as Chair of the Music Department from May 2019 - January 2022 and again from Sept 2022 - January 2023, and recently served as Associate Dean (pro tem) in the.

Vancouver, BC

I was seconded from my faculty role for six months to lead the establishment of four new entertainment arts programs at KPU: A Foundation Certificate in Entertainment Arts, and advanced diplomas in 3D Animation and 3D Modelling, Game Development, and VFX. I had wide-ranging responsibilities that included hiring faculty, collaborating with a diverse team.

Toronto, Canada

After participating in the National Youth Orchestra of Canada as a student (2001, 2002) and staff member (2008, 2009), I was pleased to contribute my knowledge and experience of the performing arts and education sectors as a Member of the Board of Directors.

West Vancouver, BC

As a Program Coordinator for the District of West Vancouver, I developed and implemented performing arts programs at two community centres, hired and supervised a team of 18 instructors and 3 contractors, and contributed to the ongoing development of performing arts initiatives in the community.I established partnerships with innovative arts organizations.

Kamloops, BC

I held a Principal position with the orchestra for 10 seasons, and during this time my responsibilities included playing a leadership role in the preparation of each concert, facilitating artistic direction within the percussion section, and organizing percussion equipment logistics for rehearsals and performances.

Vancouver, BC

At VCC I taught World Music, private percussion lessons, a percussion masterclass, and served regularly on juries for undergraduate students at all stages of development.

New Westminster, BC

I taught Applied Percussion and Class Percussion at Douglas College on a temporary, contract basis. Students of mine from this school went on to further studies at Vancouver Community College, the University of British Columbia, the University of Toronto, and the University of Victoria.

Vancouver, BC

Highlights of my work with Vancouver New Music include solo performances of music by Xenakis and Saariaho, including a national radio broadcast of Xenakis's "Psappha", chamber music by John Luther Adams, Birtwistle, Cage, Grisey, Kagel, Lachenmann, and Reich, and premieres of numerous works by emerging and established Canadian composers. In recent years I.

Vancouver, BC

At SFU I taught two courses regularly: Contemporary Music Performance (five semesters) and World Music (seven semesters). Aside from my teaching responsibilities, I was involved in numerous performance and research projects, including a solo percussion recital, several appearances as a guest artist for undergraduate composers'​ end-of-term projects.

Dma, Performance And Ethnomusicology

Major in Performance with a secondary field in Ethnomusicology Dissertation: “Elements of Ewe Music in the Music of Steve Reich” Awarded a.

Heads And Chairs Program: Challenges In Academic Leadership

Mmus, Performance

Principal Instructor: Dr. Russell Hartenberger Additional Instructors: John Rudolph, Robin Engelman

Bmus, Music Education And Performance

At the University of Victoria I completed a double degree in music education and percussion performance. Principal Instructor: Dr..

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