GREG CROWE
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Accomplished music teacher with a proven track record in advanced instrumental music education. Known for exceptional leadership, effective communication, and relationship-building skills, driving student engagement and success in music programs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Divisional Music Program Leader
SUNRISE SCHOOL DIVISION
Oakbank, Manitoba
09.2019 - Current
Profile Summary
27 years teaching experience specializing in advanced senior years instrumental music
Extensive experience as a performing artist
Established composer
Sought-after clinician and adjudicator Excels at relationship building Effective communicator and leader
Worked collaboratively with Mr. Rob Monson to maintain a tradition of excellence in music education at Glenlawn Collegiate.
Teachable Subjects
Concert Band & Jazz Band Choir and Vocal Ensembles
Composition/Technical Music Production
Guitar
Musical Theatre History
English
Teacher
GLENLAWN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Winnipeg, MB
09.2010 - 06.2019
Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Musical Theatre, Technical Music Production (composition)
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
Teacher
NELSON MCINTYRE COLLEGIATE
Winnipeg, MB
09.2001 - 06.2010
- Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Vocal Jazz, Musical Theatre, Guitar, History
Teacher
STE. ANNE COLLEGIATE, STE. ANNE ELEMENTARY, STE. ANNE IMMERSION, RICHER SCHOOL, ARBORGATE SCHOOL
Ste. Anne, Manitoba
09.1999 - 06.2001
- Concert Band, K-7 Classroom Music
- Developed engaging lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress effectively.
Education
M.Mus. - Jazz Composition
Brandon Univerity
Brandon, MB08-2027
Skills
Professional composer
Extensive experience as a performing artist
Sought after clinician and adjudicator
Excels at relationship building
Effective communicator and leader
- Music composition
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Manitoba Band Association’s Don Green Award
(2024)
(2024)
Professional Experience
- Co-Chair for the Association of Music Administrators of Manitoba (2025-present)
Multiple commissions from and performed by the Winnipeg Jazz
Orchestra (2018-present)
Two-time adjudicator at the jazz component of the MBA Family of Festivals (2025, 2024)
Adjudicator for the Morden Festival of the Arts (2024)
Commissioned to compose a piece for the University of
Saskatchewan Jazz Orchestra. World Premiere of Take Up All My
Hours took place on Dec 1, 2021
Contracted to present at TEMPO Conference (The Heart and Soul of
Rehearsing) in October 2019
Coordinator for the WJO Honour Jazz Bands (2022-present)
Two-time director of the WJO Junior Honour Jazz Band (2019, 2018)
Two-time adjudicator for the Manitoba Band Association’s Level One
Band Festival (2019, 2018)
Two-time adjudicator for the Manitoba Band Association's Solo &
Ensemble Festival (2014, 2015)
Three-time recipient of the Rainbow Stage School Award (2018, 2017,
2014)
Served as Glenlawn's Fine Arts Department Head (2015-2016)
Canadian Winds article contributor (Spring, 2018 - Vol. 16, No. 2)
Composed and arranged several jazz pieces catering to the individual
strengths of students in Glenlawn ensembles
Became a member of Clovertone Music’s roster of composers in
2014. Published pieces to date include En Su Camino, Livvy Dear, La
Máquina, Pale Moon Green, No Takers and Doctor Alvi
Delivered several composer-based workshops to bands who were
rehearsing my pieces
Director of The Winnipeg New Horizons Band (2008-2012)
Co-composed and co-directed LondonTown, a full-scale musical that
received an amateur (2007) and professional (2009) production
Established and maintained a GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) at
two different schools
Manitoba Band Association Board member (2016-2018)
Attended the Mid-West Band Clinic in Chicago (2013, 2011, 2003,
1999)
Attended the International Association of Jazz Educators Conference
in Chicago (1997)
Studied composition with Greg Gatien, David Braid, Miho Hazama,
Ron Paley and Jeff Presslaff
Affiliations
Active member of the independent music scene in Winnipeg since
1993 playing in such bands as Whole Lotta Milka, The Wedgewoods,
and The Scarlet Union
Organized several national and international tours (Western Canada,
Eastern Canada, Midwest U.S.A.) and acted as road manager
Organized local annual music events such as Skalloween and The
Winter Dance Party (Buddy Holly Tribute Show)
An impressive and rich discography which includes credits on 19
different recordings as performer and producer
1993 playing in such bands as Whole Lotta Milka, The Wedgewoods,
and The Scarlet Union
Organized several national and international tours (Western Canada,
Eastern Canada, Midwest U.S.A.) and acted as road manager
Organized local annual music events such as Skalloween and The
Winter Dance Party (Buddy Holly Tribute Show)
An impressive and rich discography which includes credits on 19
different recordings as performer and producer
Timeline
Teacher/Divisional Music Program Leader
SUNRISE SCHOOL DIVISION
09.2019 - Current
Teacher
GLENLAWN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
09.2010 - 06.2019
Teacher
NELSON MCINTYRE COLLEGIATE
09.2001 - 06.2010
Teacher
STE. ANNE COLLEGIATE, STE. ANNE ELEMENTARY, STE. ANNE IMMERSION, RICHER SCHOOL, ARBORGATE SCHOOL
09.1999 - 06.2001
M.Mus. - Jazz Composition
Brandon Univerity