A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Jolene holds a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education, and a Master's in Education with a focus in Secondary Music from the University of Alberta. She has also recently completed a Post Master Artist Certificate in Wind Band Conducting from Georgia State University under the direction of Dr. Robert Ambrose.

 

Jolene enjoys a very successful teaching career with Edmonton Catholic Schools, having taught middle and high school, where programs under her direction have seen substantial growth and won numerous awards. She was also appointed Curriculum Consultant in the area of secondary music, a role in which she served for three years. Jolene is currently the director of the Edmonton Catholic Schools Junior All City Band and is proud to be the founder and artistic director of the Wild Rose Wind Ensemble, a group dedicated to serving the young musicians of Edmonton. She has been fortunate to be involved in many workshops, clinics, masterclasses, and professional development activities all over the world and continues to be an in-demand guest conductor, conducting teacher, guest speaker, and clinician.