Previous positions: Orquesta Sinfonica de Tenerife (1992-1998), Windsor Symphony Orchestra  (1989-1992)

Academics and teachers: Bachelor in music with Thomas Monohan and Thomas Martin, University of Toronto

Awards and scholarships: Pauline Higgins Award, Windsor Symphony

Favourite composers: Beethoven, R. Strauss, Stravinsky, Berlioz, Shostakovich and Mahler

Favourite works: Berlioz, “Symphonie Fantastique”; R. Strauss, Ein Heldenleben; Holst, The Planets; Stravinsky, The Rite of spring; Malher, 5th Symphony; Beethoven, 7th Symphony; Shostakovich, 5th Symphony

Interests: Hockey, golf, bicycle, playing chess and poker