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Jillian McKenna
Instructor: Bass (Electric and Upright), Contemporary Harmony I & II, History of Jazz, Stage Performance Techniques Always a cup of coffee in hand, Jill McKenna finds as much joy in bringing other artists’ music to life as she does her own. Jill is a professional bass player originally from Hamilton, Ontario. She moved to New York City to study jazz performance on the upright bass at the New
Don Macdonald
Instructor: Violin, Composition, Film-scoring, Improvisation, Ear Training "My varied musical background includes experience as a performer, conductor, educator, and composer." Performing Don studied violin and saxophone at the University of Victoria. He has performed on saxophone alongside artists such as Dee Daniels and Mike Stern, and on violin for a wide range of performing ensembles as well
Joel Fountain
Instructor: Drums, Recording Techniques, Computer Applications to Music, Survey of Recording Techniques "I’m very excited to join the Selkirk College music faculty here in beautiful Nelson, BC. My goal is to help nurture and enrich the student music community in whatever way I can." —Joel Fountain Joel Fountain has maintained a diverse career as a musician. He has toured the world with jazz legend
Melissa Bleier
Program Coordinator/Instructor, Pharmacy Technician Program I joined Selkirk College in January 2015 as a Pharmacology Instructor in the National Pharmacy Technician Program. Later that year, I began teaching Pharmacology in the Pharmacy Technician program as well. I graduated from Dalhousie University in 2005 with a BSc in Pharmacy and have been working in practice since then. I am a community
Emily Millard
Instructor: Voice, Songwriting, The Business of Music, Fundamentals of Private Studio Teaching “I am passionate about musical expression as a path toward discovery and connection. I believe that songs can move mountains.” —Emily Millard Emily Millard is a Canadian composer, recording artist, producer, vocalist and music educator. Drawing from pop, jazz, folk and classical traditions, she creates
Education & Mind
Curriculum, Policy & Governance With consistent and sincere efforts, we will continue to implement systematic change. We aim to deepen all learning by incorporating Indigenous perspectives. Indigenization Plan Our Journey Together: Land, Life, Learning: Indigenization Plan 2019–2024 provides a framework for improving participation and success in post-secondary education for Indigenous students
David Restivo
Instructor: Piano/Keyboards, Arranging, Rudiments of Music, History of Rock, Basic Keyboard (for non-keyboard majors) “... Simply one of the most exceptional jazz pianists of his generation that Canada can boast of ...” (Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal ) David Restivo is an award-winning pianist and composer. Born in Lansing, Michigan, moulded by the mountains and coasts of New England, and based
Darren Mahe
Instructor: Guitar, Guitar Labs, Ensemble, Harmony III & IV “When people ask me what my 'job' is I say, ‘Job? What job?’ I get to hang out with 100 other musicians all eager to learn, play, share and talk about music all day!" —Darren Mahe, School of the Arts Program Coordinator I received my Bachelors of Music and Education from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and have studied
Michael Rud
Instructor: Guitar, Ear Training, Improv, Ensemble Mike Rud has lived all over Canada, teaching and performing as a guitarist and songwriter. He studied in Montreal, Edmonton and New York City, has released six CDs. He won a Juno Award in 2014 for his album Notes on Montreal .
Rural Pre-Medicine Transfers & Exchanges
Rural Pre-Medicine Program Pathways You can pursue two distinct pathways after the Rural Pre-Medicine Program (RPM). You will earn an Associate of Science Degree in Rural Pre-Health (AS) after two years of study and an Advanced Diploma in Rural Pre-Medicine (ADRPM) after three years. Please note that students planning to transfer into a degree program at another post-secondary institution must
Jonathan Vanderhoek
Rural Pre-Medicine Program Coordinator, Instructor, Philosophy “One of the great joys of teaching is supporting students who feel an intellectual restlessness, students who seek a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. As instructors, we can equip students with tools that enable greater exploration. We can help them to find the questions, concepts, and arguments that open
Our Team
Meet the team at the Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC). Theresa Southam Department Head Aaynta Fahrenbruch Education Developer Tyler Ballam Education Developer Chris Hillary Education Developer, Micro-Credentials Matty Hillman Education Developer, Mental Health Justin Ible E- Learning Instructional Designer Jessica Morin Indigenous Education Developer Kris Olsson Learning Management System (LMS)
Music & Technology Faculty
Melody Diachun Chair Joel Fountain Instructor, Drums Allison Girvan Instructor, Voice Don Macdonald Instructor, Composer/Violin Jill McKenna Instructor, Bass (Electric & Upright) Darren Mahe Instructor, Guitar Emily Millard Instructor, Voice David Restivo Instructor, Piano/Keyboards Michael Rud Instructor, Guitar John Tucker Instructor
Tenth Street Campus, Nelson
Find a Future without Limits Tucked up above a residential neighbourhood, surrounded by forests and overlooking Kootenay Lake, the Tenth Street Campus is home to the School of Hospitality & Tourism and offers programming in the School of the Arts , including Contemporary Music & Technology , Web Development and Digital Arts . Address 820 Tenth Street Nelson, British Columbia Canada V1L 3C7 Contact
Our Team
Jennie Barron Chair Allison Alder Dean Marya Skrypiczajko Mir Centre for Peace Assistant Laura Nessman Administrative Assistant Mir Advisory Council Community Members: Jos Sharp, JJ Verigin, Morag Cater, Peter Wood, Aaron Korbacher, Noah Cannon Internal College Members: Dianne Biin, Sarah James, Todd Kettner, Pablo Pastor, Shana Rablah Ex-officio Members: Allison Alder, Maggie Matear, Duff
Grand Forks Campus
Enjoy Learning Here Just minutes from the Kettle River, this campus offers programming in Community Education & Workplace Training and Academic Upgrading . Ask about opportunities to complete University Arts & Sciences distance courses that can be used toward diploma and university programs. Address 486 72nd Avenue, Grand Forks Mailing Address: PO Box 968, Grand Forks, British Columbia, V0H 1H0
Victoria Street Campus, Nelson
Shape Your Future Here Located in a historic granite building in vibrant downtown Nelson, the Victoria Street Campus is home to the prestigious Kootenay Studio Arts (KSA). This recently renovated facility houses updated studio spaces for ceramics , textiles , blacksmithing and metal arts programming. Address 606 Victoria Street Nelson, British Columbia Canada V1L 4K9 Contact Us Phone: (250) 352
Silver King Campus, Nelson
Build Your Future Here Perched on a hill in Nelson’s Rosemont neighbourhood, the Silver King Campus is home to programming in the School of Industry & Trades Training , School of Academic Upgrading & Development and Community Education & Workplace Training . Address 2001 Silver King Road Nelson, British Columbia Canada V1L 1C8 Contact Us Phone: 250-352-6601 Toll free: 1-866-301-6601 Contact us by
Policies
Selkirk College is guided by a set of policies that reflect our vision, mission and values while providing a foundation on which we can achieve our stated goals in an environment of accountability. The policies of the college are consistent with legislative requirements and the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills directives. Search Our Policies Policy Review There are two policy
Strategic Plan
A strategic plan helps define who we are, including our vision, values and commitments. It outlines our goals and creates a shared road map for achieving them. Building Remarkable Futures: Strategic Plan 2019-2024 has guided us for last five years. We’re examining our key priorities and visual identity and charting our evolution over the coming years through the development of a new strategic plan