More About Melissa

• Music Director, Charles P. Allen High School, Bedford, NS
• Guest Conductor for Dalhousie Wind Ensemble, Dartmouth & Sackville Concert Band, Nova Sinfonia, and others
• Clinician for groups including the Nova Scotia Youth Wind Ensemble
• Advocate for Mental & Physical Health in the Fine Arts, presenting on conducting and yoga at the Nova Scotia Music Educators Conference
• Frequent Performer with Nova Sinfonia, Halifax Opera Festival, and Sackville Concert Band (featured soloist, 2017/18)
• Conducting Student of Dr. Philip Djokic, Dr. Vernon Reghr, Dr. Doug Dunsmore, and Dr. Mark Hopkins
• B.Mus & B.MusEd, Memorial University | CMSE, Saint Mary’s University | M.Ed, Acadia University