Fahlon Smith  

 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private student teaching experience (viola, violin, piano, voice, piano, theory):
Peninsula Academy of Music (2016-2017)
Private studio (2009-​2016)
Parksville Music Store (2010​-2012)
Group music classes:
Zazu: world music ensemble for 11 children aged 9-15 who recently performed at the Vancouver Island
Music Festival (2018) and the Vancouver World Music Festival (2018)
Home studio: Taught group marimba classes for adults and children (2007​-2014)
SD69 Elementary Schools: Taught marimba and violin classes to children in grades 1-​5 (2009​-2014)
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Ensembles:
Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra, Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Kamloops Symphony
Orchestra, Galiano Ensemble, Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, University of Victoria Symphony
String quartets, Folk and World Music ensembles such as Kumbana Marimba, Westerly, and many others
Festivals:​ ​Performed at festivals such as Squamish Valley Music Fest, Vancouver Island Music Fest, etc
Freelancing:​​ Performed at a variety of events across North America as a solo and collaborative artist
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education​, Vancouver Island University, BC (2018)
Bachelor of Music​ in Performance​, University of Victoria, BC (2016)
Primary Teachers:​​ Joanna Hood 2012-2016, Dolores Vann 2011-​2012, Marjorie Cullurne 2005​-2009
Masterclasses:​​ the Lafayette String Quartet, the Pendercki Quartet, Moshe Hammer, Fiona Carnie,
Michael Van Der Sloot, and Gabor Selmeczi
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Bach Competition Winner 2014, 2015, 2016
Scholarships from the University of Victoria 2012​-2016
Glassie Youth of the Year nominee 2011
BC Arts Council Youth Involvement Award 2011
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Committees:
British Columbia Touring Council Youth Advisory Committee (2017-2018)
FACTOR Jury Member (2017-2018)
Errington War Memorial Hall Music Committee (2017-2018)
Recording:​​ Recorded albums for personal and professional purposes
Transcription, arranging, and composition:​​ Projects included collaborating with ensembles for World
Music, and Jordan Hanson at the University of Victoria
Professional leadership:​​ Positions include Artist Director of summer camps, and Co​ordinator of festivals
References provided upon request.