Sean Irvine
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in developing and managing teams at an upper administrative level and education. Expertise in curriculum design, recruitment, and outreach. Skilled in instructional leadership, communications, and program sustainability. Committed to fostering youth development and ensuring long-term program success. Membership in 2SLGBTQ+ and exceptional learning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Pride Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba
11.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of approximately 15 Directors and Coordinators.
- Plan and execute various events, including the annual Pride Festival.
- Lead the organization's operations.
- Recruit new board members and volunteers.
- Manage sponsorships with major corporations and civic organizations to secure funding and enhance communication.
- Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan.
- Apply for grants.
- Contribute to the creation of the one of its kind, Manitoba Pride Alliance.
- Community relations and forward-facing for the organization.
Manitoba Conservatory of Music
Instructor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitate private lessons for a studio of 6 students, focusing on flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and composition.
- Provide individualized instruction tailored to each student's needs and skill levels.
- Specialize in working with students with exceptional needs and those identifying as 2SLGBTQ+.
- Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that addresses the unique needs of each student.
Program Developer
JPEC: Summer Jazz Programming
Toronto, Ontario
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and executed a comprehensive summer jazz intensive program for youth ages 12-18.
- Designed and taught program curriculum, including jazz theory, ensemble performance, and aural skills.
- Recruited and hired qualified guest lecturers and an assistant instructor.
- Oversaw program advertisement, outreach, and recruitment efforts.
- Created and delivered effective sales pitches to promote the program.
- Ensured program sustainability and success through continued operation beyond the initial year.
- Assisted in the construction of contracts with guest lecturers and procurement of a facility.
Sessional Instructor
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Lecture Jazz Pedagogy
- Lecture Jazz Small Ensemble
- Saxophone Studies (Engineering Students)
Education
Doctor of Jazz Performance -
University of Toronto
08.2024
Post- Baccalaureate Diploma Jazz Saxophone -
University of Manitoba
01.2017
Masters in Performance & Literatures Composition & Jazz -
Brandon University
01.2015
Bachelors in Jazz Saxophone Performance -
Brandon University
01.2013
Skills
- Woodwind Specialist
- 15 Years Of Teaching Experience
- 5 Years Teaching K-12 Music (Teaching Assistant)
- Recording & Publications As A Leader & Side-Musician
- Notable Professional Ensemble Experience
- Music Business (15 years)
- Ensemble Director
- Program Developer
- Sessional Instructor
- Adjudications & Lectures
- Numerous Grants & Accolades
- Professional Affiliations
- Extensive Composition Experience
- Woodwind Flexibility
- Woodwind & Brass Repair Technician
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Program Leadership
- Diversity & Equity
Grants & Accolades
- Canada Arts Council
Jazz Big Band Commission with Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (5 originals) for recording- 2024 - Manitoba Film & Music
Jazz Big Band Commission with Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (5 originals)-Oak & Alley Chapter- 2023 - Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS Grant)
Dissertation- 2023-2024 - Canada Arts Council
Jazz Big Band Commission with Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (5 originals)- 2022-2023 - Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS Grant)
Dissertation- 2022 - Rochelle Koskie Composer Jazz Scholarship
Composition- 2022 - Canada Arts Council
Oak & Alley Chapter- 2019 - Factor Canada
Artist Development Grant- 2019 - Manitoba Film & Music
Oak & Alley Chapter- 2019
Accomplishments
Jenn Rands-
Pride Winnipeg:
VP Advocacy (Advisor)
(204) 479-2530
jenn.rands@gmail.com
Terry Promane-
University of Toronto:
Arranging & Composition
(416) 726-9102
terry.promane@gmail.com
Heitha Forsyth-
Manitoba Conservatory of Music
Executive Director
(204) 988-7650
exdirector@mcma.ca
Relevant Teaching Experience
- Winnipeg Music Conservatory — Woodwind Instructor
2019- 2020 - Sistema Manitoba — Woodwind Instructor/ Woodwind Program Developer
2016- 2019 - Eckhardt Gramatte Conservatory of Music Saxophone Camp— Program Developer & Educator
2015- 2016 - Eckhardt Gramatte Conservatory- Woodwind Instructor
2012-2015 - Brandon University Clinician- Woodwind & Ensemble
2011- 2015
Adjudication & Lectures
- Enchante Network Conference, Presenter, 2024
- Manitoba Band Association Jazz Optimist Festival, Adjudicator, 2024
- Norman Jazz Festival, Artist & Adjudicator, 2023
- Western University LGBTQ+ in Jazz, Guest Lecturer, 2022
- Brandon University Guest Lecture, Music Career Development, 2021
- McNally Robinson Jazz Lecture Series, Lecturer, 2021
- Winnipeg Jazz Festival, LGBTQ+ In Music Lecture, 2020
- Associated Manitoba Arts Festival, Adjudicator, 2020
- The Pas Fine Arts & Music Festival, Artist in Residence, 2019
- Norman Jazz Festival, Artist & Adjudicator, 2018
- Manitoba Band Association Solo & Ensemble Festival, Adjudicator, 2018
- Brandon University Thesis Presentation, The History of John Coltrane, 2015
Recording & Publications
- Til Howl: A Mock Sun, 2023
- CBC Recording: Fantahun Shewankochew (Ethiopian Fusion), 2022
- Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra: Twisting Ways-Alto Sax, 2021
- Rosalie Drysdale: Kickin it Klassical— Album, 2021
- Sean Irvine: The Oak & Alley Chapter— Album, 2020
- Rosalie Drysdale: Let Your Heart Be Light— Album, 2020
- Royal Canoe: Waiver-Baritone Sax/ Tenor Sax, 2019
- Sol James: Fighting-Tenor Saxophone, 2019
- Field Guide: Full Time -Flute/ Bass Clarinet/ Clarinet, 2019
- Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra: Suite 150- Flute/ Clarinet/ Bass Clarinet, 2018
- Finn: Godsend- Tenor Saxophone, 2018
- Sebastian Owl: From the Ashes- Tenor Saxophone, 2017
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Timeline
Executive Director
Pride Winnipeg
11.2023 - Current
Manitoba Conservatory of Music
Instructor
06.2023 - Current
Program Developer
JPEC: Summer Jazz Programming
09.2022 - 08.2023
Sessional Instructor
University of Toronto
09.2022 - 04.2023
Doctor of Jazz Performance -
University of Toronto
Post- Baccalaureate Diploma Jazz Saxophone -
University of Manitoba
Masters in Performance & Literatures Composition & Jazz -
Brandon University
Bachelors in Jazz Saxophone Performance -
Brandon University
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