Updated CV

1. Peter Bodnarchuk
B. Mus.; M. Mus.; B. Arts Ed. After Degree
Box 82 Wynyard, Saskatchewan S0A 4T0
(306) 560-7423
E-mail: peterbodnarchuk@gmail.com
Website: http://sanctuarytimestwo.blogspot.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/peterbodnarchuk1?feature=mhee
My Music Websites #1: (Indie Folk): www.reverbnation.com/aluminumcherry
MMW #2: (M. Mus. Compositions): www.myspace.com/peteredwardbodnarchuk
Post-Secondary Education
University of Regina 2009-2011
Bachelor of Arts Education After Degree (Distinction)
- Supervisor: Denise Morstad
Studied with:
Dr. Yakel
Dr. Brown
Deidre Baird
University of Regina 2002-2005
Master’s of Music in Composition
- Supervisor: Dr. Alain Perron
- Graduated with an average of 88.4%
Studied with:
Dr. Barbara Reul
- Professor of Musicology, Bibliography
University of Saskatchewan 1997-2002
Bachelor of Music with Great Distinction in Theory and Composition
- Majoring in voice, emphasis on conducting
Studied with:
Dr. Walter Kreyszig
- Professor of Musicology, History of Theory, Organology,
Performance Practice, Bibliography
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2. Dr. Gyula Csapo
- Associate Professor of Composition, Theory, History,
Contemporary Music Ensemble
Naida Archer
- M. Mus., Theory, Piano
Naomi Friesen
- M. Mus., Voice
Dr. Glen Gillis
- Associate Professor of Applied Saxophone, Music Education,
Director of Wind Orchestra, Conducting
Additional Training
Counseling Services – Assertiveness Training 2005
University of Regina, Teaching Development Centre 2004
- Workshops on University Training
Lyn Lamers – A. T. C. L.: UK 2001-2002
- Piano lessons (grades 1-4)
Dr. Lynette Reid 2001
- Overtone/multiple pitch vocalization classes
David Allan Berge 2000-2005
- Perfect Pitch Ear Training Super Course
- Relative Pitch Ear Training Super Course
Naida Archer, M. Mus. 1999
- Piano instruction
Michelle Hupaelo – A. T. C. L.: UK 1998-1999
- Voice lessons
Granton Institute of Technology – Toronto, Ontario 1992
- Diploma - Music Distribution and Promotion
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3. Post-Secondary Education: Alternative Medicine
University of Saskatchewan 1996
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
- Transferred to music in 1997
Certificate of Advancement in Holistic Healing 1996
- (Adavanced Iriodology, Sclerology, Magnetism, Energy Fields, Nutrition, and
Herbology)
- Instructor - Dr. Beverly J. Johnson
Certificate in Aromatherapy 1996
Certificate in Herbology 1996
Certificate in Reiki (First Degree of the Usui System of Natural Healing 1995
- Instructor - Reiki Master - Marion Buiche
Certificate in: Iridology, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Herbology 1994
- Instructor - Dr. Beverly J. Johnson
Awards and Recognitions
Margaret Messer Scholarship in Arts Education 2011
- Awarded to the student who demonstrated performance in field
experience, written recommendation from the Arts Education program area
- $2000.00
Beverly Shore Memorial Scholarship in Music Education 2010
- Awarded to the student who demonstrated involvement in volunteer and/or extra
curricular activities, preferably related to music
- $1000.00
Academic Silver Scholarship 2010
- Awarded to the student who achieved a minimum sessional GPA of 85% during
the prior academic year (spring, summer, fall and winter)
- $750.00
Paramount Group (Nashville, TN) 2009
- Song Many Will Say accepted for recording and promotion
Saskatchewan Arts Board 2005 Performing Arts Individual Assistance Creative C Grant
- For composition entitled, 18 pictures + 2 adjustments for the ghost of Charity
- $4000.00
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4. Teaching Assistantship University of Regina 2004
- $950.00/month
Composition, Surrealism for Symphony 2004
- Accepted for performance by the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra as part of
their National Emerging Composers Workshop
Letter of Recognition and Congratulations regarding SSHRC scholarship 2003
- From Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, Dr. Rey D. Pagtakhan, P.C.M.P.,
Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development)
Letter of Recognition and Congratulations 2003
- With regards to being the first Fine Arts graduate at the University
Of Regina to have successfully competed in a SSHRC program from
Kathryn Laurin, Dean of Fine Arts, University of Regina
Master’s Graduate Scholarship 2003
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
- $17,500.00
Graduate Scholarship University of Regina 2003
- Fall Semester
- $4000.00
Graduate Scholarship University of Regina 2003
- Winter Semester
- $4000.00
Graduate Scholarship University of Regina 2002
- Fall Semester
- $4000.00
Honorable mention 2002
- From Dr. Walter Kreyszig at Graduation ceremony
Department of Music, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Education Scholarship 1999
- $2000.00
University of Saskatchewan Bursary 1998
- $500.00
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5. Academic Honor Societies
Canadian League of Composers 2005
Golden Key International Honor Society 2000
Teaching Experience
(Within the Saskatchewan Education System)
O’Neill High School (Regina, SK) 2011 (fall)
- Internship as required for completion of B. of Arts Ed. After Degree
- Taught Grade 9 General Music, Grades 10-12 Musicianship; Grades 6-7 Concert
Band
- Worked with Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, The Wedding Singer musical
- Performed guitar as part of the stage band for The Wedding Singer Musical
o Rob Nelson Co-operative Teacher
o Jeremy Drotar Supervising Teacher Concert Band
Campbell Collegiate High School (Regina, SK) 2011 (winter)
- Pre-Internship as required for completion of B. of Arts Ed. After Degree
- Taught Grades 10-12 Choir, Grade 10 Guitar, Grade 10 Visual Art, Grades 11-12
Drama, Brought in Ted Crawford to create a DRUM CIRCLE Project
o Deidre and Russ Baird Co-operative Teachers
o Dan Hanline Supervising Teacher Guitar
o Michel Chammartine Supervising Teacher Drama
o Ladd Fogerty Supervising Teacher Visual Art
Davison Elementary School (Melville, SK) 2010 (Fall)
- PLACE as required for completion of B. of Arts Ed. After Degree
- Created a Visual Art/Music based performance with grades 3-6 over a period of
three days with the assistance of my teaching partner Kaylee Kneesch
Davison Elementary School (Melville, SK) 2010 (Fall)
- PLACEMENT as required for completion of B. of Arts Ed. After Degree
- Taught Grade 3 (for 1 week) subjects included: Music, Math, Health, and Phys.
Ed. with the assistance of my teaching partner Kaylee Kneesch
o Mrs. Flick Supervising Elementary Teacher
Additional Teaching Experience
(Apart from Saskatchewan Education System)
Saskatchewan Drama Association 2011 (summer)
- Taught four 1 hour workshops entitled “Creating a Drama From Music”
- Taught students of various ages how to turn the song Fireflies into a drama
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6. Conservatory of the Performing Arts 2010-present
- Private and Group Instruction in Voice and Guitar
- Guitar Instructor for SPACE and SPARK camps (a week long group class for kids
ages 8-11)
Custom Music Lessons 2006-2007
- Mike Vancha, employer
- Taught voice and guitar
Private Teaching 2006-2007
- Lessons in music composition, electric bass, guitar
Teaching Assistant 2004
- Finale music software
- Assisting in the organizing of the 2005 Regina Concert Band
Composition Competition
“Heart of the City” Piano Program (Regina, SK) 2002-2003
- Taught piano to inner city children
Private tutoring 2000-2001
- Pre-Baroque counterpoint
- 20th Century Music – composition techniques
Work Experience: Music
Vocalist/Guitarist 2011-
- Band Name: Aluminum Cherry (Indie folk duet with Jennifer Yim-Rodier)
- Repertoire consists of original and cover songs in Indie Folk style
- www.reverbnation.com/aluminumcherry
Worship Leader 2009
- Faith Baptist Church
- Repertoire mainly consisted of contemporary Christian music
- Responsibilities include: prayer leader, speaker, bassist, vocalist,
and guitarist (if needed)
Bassist 2008
- Faith Baptist Church
- Danielle Maley’s Worship Band
- Repertoire mainly consists of contemporary Christian music
Bassist and Vocalist 2005-2008
- Band Name: The Rusty Augers
- Repertoire consists of original and cover tunes (country, rock, blues)
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7. Piano Salesperson 2006-2007
- Yamaha Piano Centre
- Demonstration and customer service with regards to piano sales
- Computer work from inventory to bookkeeping
- General cleanup of store
Lab Supervisor 2004-2005
- Assist students in utilizing music software for the purpose of ear training
Recording Engineer 2004-2005
- Record student recitals and burn them to compact disc
Bassist 2003
- Band Name: The Spinners
- Repertoire consists of funk and rock
Recording Engineer 2003
- Recorded and mixed album, Black Coffee
Electronic Technician/Performer 2003
- Performed work, The Flaying of Marsyas, for violin and Electronics, composed
by Dr. Omar Daniel, Associate Professor, Department of Music Theory and
Composition, University of Western Ontario
- Erika Raum, violin
- Omar Daniel, electronics
Vocalist 2001-2002
- Performed for Daniel Tieman
- Works by Machaut and Schutte
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Vocalist 1999
- Band Name: A Logical Conclusion
- Alternative Rock
- Saskatoon, SK (summer)
Bassist and Vocalist 1986-1995
- For various touring bands (including Natural Cure) throughout Saskatchewan
- Functions – weddings, dances, festivals
- Genres – country, old time dance, rock (1950-70), swing
Amateur Sound Technician 1986-1995
- Toured with ensemble throughout Saskatchewan
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8. Amateur Recording Engineer 1995
- Recorded and mixed album On the Verge for Natural Cure
- Recorded and mixed worked for local performers in Wynyard
Work Experience: General
Meat Wrapper 2010 (summer)
- Required to: wrap meat, cook chickens and ribs, make pizzas and
sandwiches, assist customers with various concerns, clean work
area and counter, wash utensils, etc.
- Wynyard Co-op, Meat Department
Meat Wrapper 2008-2009
- Required to: wrap meat, cook chickens and ribs, make pizzas and
sandwiches, assist customers with various concerns, clean work
area and counter, wash utensils, etc.
- Wynyard Co-op, Meat Department
Farm assistant 2007-2008 (Casual)
- Heavy equipment-animal husbandry
- Wynyard, Saskatchewan
CUN Music Program Feasibility Study Consultant 2005
- Required to develop a preliminary course outline and budget
as well as planning extracurricular activities
- Luther College, University of Regina
Groundskeeper, 1998-2000 (seasonal)
- Town of Wynyard, Parks Department
- Wynyard, Saskatchewan
Bartender/waiter/front desk 1997 (summer)
- Southshore Motor Lodge
- Wynyard, Saskatchewan
Driver 1997 (summer)
- Moving large bales with a truck and wagon)
- Wynyard, Saskatchewan
Stock boy 1996 (fall)
- At Zellers in the Circle Park Mall
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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9. Gas attendant 1995-1996 (casual)
- Wynyard Esso
- Wynyard, Saskatchewan
Farm assistant 1993-1996
- Heavy equipment-animal husbandry
- Wynyard, Saskatchewan (full time)
Grain assistant 1991-1993
- United Grain Growers
- Wynyard, Saskatchewan (full time)
Recordings
Vocalist and Guitarist for Band: Aluminum Cherry (see: website) 2011
- Song: please
- Song: lyin’
- Song: Love Song
- Regina, Saskatchewan
Paramount Group (Nashville, TN) 2009
- Song: Many Will Say
Bassist and Vocalist for Band: Rusty Augers 2008
- Album: Unreleased Recordings
- Regina, Saskatchewan
Bassist and Vocalist for Band: Rusty Augers 2007
- Album: A Tribute to George Jones
- Regina, Saskatchewan
Bassist for Band: Rusty Augers 2006
- Album: Damn You Rusty Auger
- Regina, Saskatchewan
Lead vocalist and rhythm guitar player 2004
- “An Evening of Country Music and Christmas Carols”
- Regina, Saskatchewan
Background vocalist and electric bass player (jazz and folk styles) 2003
- Album: Black Coffee
- Regina, Saskatchewan
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10. Vocalist and electric bass player (alternative rock) for Band: Natural Cure 1996
- Album: Forever to Nowhere
- Wynyard, Saskatchewan
- Received formal airplay (fall of 1997) CFCR 90. 5 FM, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Vocalist and electric bass player (alternative rock) for Band: Natural Cure1995
- Album: On the Verge
- Wynyard, Saskatchewan
Compositions (sample of approximately fifty works)
Many Will Say 2009
- Original composed version of accepted song by Paramount Group scored for:
three voices, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass guitar, drum kit, piano,
and amplified acoustic or electric violin with various pedals to alter sound of
instrument
18 pictures + 2 adjustments for the ghost of Charity 2005-2006
*Commissioned work of $4000.00 from the Saskatchewan Arts Board
- Performed by the University of Regina’s Miscellaneous Ensemble Spring 2006
A Letter for Michael 2005
- Performed by the University of Regina’s Miscellaneous Ensemble Spring 2005
Mashed Potatoes (Adding the Milk) 2004
- Performed by the University of Regina’s Miscellaneous Ensemble Winter 2004
Sound Painting #1: Gwendolyn’s Birth 2004
Sapphire: for Distanced Trumpet and Piano 2004
- Performed at the Regina New Music Festival, CBC building April 2004
- Performed March 2004, Student Composition Recital
Surrealism for Symphony Orchestra 2003
*Accepted for performance by the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
as part of their National Emerging Composers’ Workshop
A String Quartet for Kansas Abigale (Celebrating the Life of the Unborn) 2003
- Performed at the Regina New Music Festival, CBC building April 2004
Violets: For Piccolo, Flute, Marimba, and Harp 2003
Surrealism for André: A Mindscape Project 2003
- Performed by the University of Regina’s Faculty of Music April 2003
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11. tessa: for piano 2003
- Performed by Nicole Hamm at the Young Musicians Concert of the New Music
Festival, Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts April 2003
Two Piano Pieces for Children 2002
- Performed at the “Heart of the City” piano recital by P. B. Spring 2003
By Yon Bonnie Banks 2002
- Orchestrated for mezzo soprano and two baritones
- Commissioned by Kristen Dalzell for her 4th year, University of Saskatchewan
voice recital
- Performed April 2002
Fugue0000000000000000Cmajor00000000000000000001 2001
- Invitational performance in a University of Saskatchewan composition recital
(April 2002)
- Performed January 27, 2005 by Avila Lotoski at the University of Regina
Ni o stuahxe 2001
- For Power Point, compact disc and operator
- Performed November 2001, University of Saskatchewan
Psalm 15: For Piano, Voices, and Flute 2001
- Commissioned by Lyn Lamers (A. T. C. L.)
For Zachary 2001
- For voice and electronic piano, bass setting
- Recorded July 2002, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
For Digitally Recorded Voice & Harp 2001
Act III, Scene 1-What Shall We Do Tonite? 2001
- Performed March 18, 2001, University of Saskatchewan
- Performed April 3, 2001, University of Saskatchewan
My Friend Lies Here Dying 2000
- Performed November 2000, University of Saskatchewan
Carrie’s Lament 2000
- Performed March 2000, University of Saskatchewan
Variations on One Note 2000
- Performed February 2000, University of Saskatchewan
Popular music songs (ca. 100) 1986-
- Ranging from country and western to hard rock
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12. Poetry
Poetry and Thoughts From the summer of Two-Thousand and Two 2002
- Approximately fifty pages of personal thoughts and reflections surrounding
the themes of abuse and healing
Performance Experience: Formal Voice Recitals
An Evening of Country Music and Christmas Carols 2004
- Examples of repertoire: Alone and Forsaken,
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
4th year voice recital (60 min.) 2001
- Repertoire, medieval to present day musicals
Gabriel fram heven-king – Anonymous
You’re the One That I Want – John Farrar
Trinity Mennonite Church (Calgary, Alberta) (45 min.) 2001
- Voice, piano and acoustic guitar
- Examples of repertoire: Vittoria mio core – G. Carissimi
Experiences No. 2 – John Cage
3rd year voice recital (35 min.) 1999
- Examples of repertoire: Epitaph of Seikilos – Unknown
Ain’t Misbehavin’- Fats Waller
2nd year voice recital (10 min.) 1998
- Examples of repertoire: Flow My Tears - John Dowland
Spesso Vibra - Alessandro Scarlatti
1st year voice recital (10 min.) 1997
- Examples of repertoire: Spanish Ladies - arranged and collected
by Cecil Sharp
O Waly Waly – same
Performance Experience: Participated Recitals
2011 Arts Education GALA 2011
- Performed as a guitarist and background vocalist with Mike Chabot, Joel Thome,
and Justin Jacques
Lutheran Theological Seminary Concert: Seventeenth-and-Eighteenth Century Vocal
and Instrumental Repertories 2002
- Cantor and alto
- Repertoire: Gradule in Vigilia Nativitatis Domini – Johann Joseph Fux
Antiphon, Ave Regina, for double choir – Johann Michael Haydn
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13. Kristen Dalzell – 4th year voice recital 2002
- Unaccompanied trio performance of a personal arrangement By Yon Bonnie Banks
- Anonymous
4th year composition recital 2001
- Voice - Act III, Scene 1-What shall we do Tonite? - P. B.
- Ave Maria - Daniel Tieman
“No. 69, Wie lieblich ist Zion” in The Jakob H. Wiebe Choir Book Manuscript:
Ziffern Notation in the Context of Nineteenth-Century Writings on Music Pedagogy
2001
- Vocal performance, as part of a formal lecture by Lyn Lamers presented at Peter
D’s restaurant in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Recording of this performance was presented at a repeat of this lecture in Denver,
Colorado, USA
4th year composition recital 2000
- Voice - Jubilee Mass in E flat major - Daniel Tieman
Repertoire Conducted
Peter Bodnarchuk – A String Quartet for Kansas Abigail 2004
- 2 spring performances (see Compositions above)
Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite 2002
- Performed by the University of Saskatchewan’s “Wind Orchestra”
Tschesnokoff - Salvation Is Created 2001
- Performed by the University of Saskatchewan’s “Wind Orchestra”
Academic Class Papers and Lectures Presented
Papers:
Music 464.3 (Research Seminar in Musicology I): “A Compositional Completion
and Formal Analysis of Franz Schubert’s Zur Namensfeier des Herrn Andreas Siller,
D. 83: The Original Bb Fragment (Now Completed) and His Final Version in G
Major”
- Includes an in-depth (analytical and musical) comparison between the versions,
via: scores, recordings, and stylisticexamples
Music 307.3 (Orchestration I): “Electro-Acoustic Music” 1999
- A historic overview about electronic music including pedagogical concepts
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14. Lectures:
Music 815.3 (Bibliography and Research Methods) 2002
- Presentation of Hank Williams (1923-1953): An Annotated Bibliography,
discussing its layout, structure and function within the scholarship
Music 219. 1 (Aural/Vocal skills) “Modern Compositional Techniques” 2002
- Examination of my electronic composition, Ni o stuahxe as part of lecture
Montgomery Elementary School (Grades 2-6) “What is music? An Introduction to
Modern Composition” 2001
- Instructor - Ms. Monika Fedirko - B. Mus. Ed.
- Includes an examination of several of my compositions
University Ensembles Performed In
University of Regina, Miscellaneous Ensemble (New Music) 2004-2006
University of Saskatchewan Concert Band (electric bass) 1997-2000
University Chorus 1998-2000
Contemporary Music Ensemble 2001-2002
Current Projects include:
Writing and Performing:
- With Jennifer Yim-Rodier in our duet Aluminum Cherry
Scholarly Research Interests:
- Completion (July 2003) of book entitled, Hank Williams (1923-1953): Annotated
Bibliography
Personal Interests
Alternative Medicine
Biblical Studies
Volunteer work with underprivileged children (ex. foster child sponsor)
Animal husbandry
Athletics
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15. References
(Pertaining to Teaching Within the Saskatchewan Education System)
Rob Nelson Music Teacher O’Neill High School
Regina, Saskatchewan
r.nelson@rcs.sk.ca
(306) 529-8000
Ben Schenstead College of Education University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
ben.schenstead@uregina.ca
(306) 220-8424
Jeremy Drotar Band Teacher Regina Catholic Schools
Regina, Saskatchewan
j.drotar@rcs.sk.ca
(306) 529-1690
Deidre Baird Music Teacher Campbell Collegiate School
Regina, Saskatchewan
deidre.baird@rbe.sk.ca
(306) 523-3250
Michel Chammartin Drama Teacher Campbell Collegiate School
Regina, Saskatchewan
Michel.Chammartin@rbe.sk.ca
(306) 523-3250
Ladd Fogerty Visual Arts Teacher Campbell Collegiate School
Regina, Saskatchewan
Ladd.Fogarty@rbe.sk.ca
(306) 523-3250
Mrs. Tenille Flick Elementary Teacher Davison School
Melville, Saskatchewan
tflick@mail.gssd.ca
(306) 728-3955
(Pertaining to Professional Teaching Outside the Saskatchewan Education System)
Constance Argue Program Coordinator Conservatory of Performing Arts
Regina, Saskatchewan
connie.argue@uregina.ca
(306) 585-5833
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16. Mary-Lou Van De Bon Library Assistant Regina Public Library
Former Program Coordinator Conservatory of Performing Arts
Regina, Saskatchewan
mvandebon@sasktel.net
(306) 924-5753
(Pertaining to my B. Arts Ed. After Degree)
Denise Morstad Instructor Faculty of Education University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Denise.Morstad@uregina.ca
(306) 585-4522
Dr. Norm Yakel Professor Arts Education University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Norm.Yakel@uregina.ca
(306) 585-4546
Dr. Ann Kipling Brown Professor Arts Education University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Ann.Kipling.Brown@uregina.ca
(306) 585-4525
(Pertaining to my M. Mus. and B. Mus. degrees)
Dr. Alain Perron Associate Professor of Composition University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
alain.perron@uregina.ca
(306) 585-5201
Dr. Pauline Minevich Associate Professor of Musicology University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
pauline.minevich@uregina.ca
(306) 585-5507
Dr. Walter Kreyszig Professor of Musicology University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
music.uofs@usask.ca
(306) 966-6171
Dr. Omar Daniel Associate Professor, Department of Music Theory and Composition
Co-Director of the Composition, Electro-acoustic Research and Performance Facility
London, Ontario, Canada
odaniel@uwo.ca
(519) 661-2043
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17. Naida Archer M. Mus., Keyboard Skills, Music Theory University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6171
(Pertaining to General Work Experience)
Jason Vavra Meat Department Manager Wynyard Co-op
Wynyard, Saskatchewan
jasonvavra97@hotmail.com
(306) 554-2122
(306) 554-2201
Dave Kappel Meat Cutter Wynyard Co-op
Wynyard, Saskatchewan
(306) 554-2122
(306) 554-7883
(Pertaining to Personal)
Avila Lotoski M. Arts in Music Theory University of Regina
Toronto, Ontario
poppyblue@hotmail.com
(416) 485-6562
Jennifer Yim-Rodier Teacher Regina Public School Board
Regina, Saskatchewan
jenny@sasktel.net
(306) 530-1657
Tyson Liske Associate Pastor at Faith Baptist Church
Regina, Saskatchewan
tyson.l@fbcregina.ca
tysonliske@gmail.com
(306) 569-3444
Lyn Lamers Intern Minister at Ponoka United Church
Ponoka, Alberta
ponokalargerparish@shaw.ca
(403) 783-4087
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