He has made varied and exceptional contributions to the musical life of his province. Professor Emeritus, he is the former head of the University of Saskatchewan's Department of Music. As well, he founded the Saskatchewan Music Council and chaired the Canadian Music Centre's Prairie Regional Council. A man of many talents, this gifted clarinetist, composer and conductor devotes much of his time to his community. He has served on numerous boards and has organized events such as the Festival of Faith for Multi-Faith Saskatoon, as well as the musical activities for the annual Holocaust Memorial and Remembrance Day services.