Adjudicators - Colleen Richardson

Colleen Richardson, Assistant Professor of Music Performance Studies and Music Education, directs the wind ensemble, teaches music education classes, and works with graduate conducting students at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Richardson received her BMus (Music Education) from Brandon University, a wind conducting diploma and MMus in conducting from the University of Calgary, and a DMA in wind conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Richardson taught instrumental music in the Canadian public school system for 14 years. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she chaired the Optimist International Band Festival in Winnipeg for seven years; directed one of the University of Manitoba jazz bands; conducted the Long and McQuade All Star Wind Ensemble; and guest conducted regional bands.