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S. James Wegg is a Toronto native who has had a varied career as a musician, producer and writer. He earned an MFA from Carnegie Mellon University. His articles, short fiction, books, performing arts and film reviews, profiles and commentaries have been widely published. internationally in anthologies (including Alyson Books), magazines (e.g., The Church Wellesley Review), newspapers and online. Currently, Wegg is managing editor of JWR (Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup and a regular contributor to Film Threat, IMDB and the Online Film Critics Society. Most recently, his first novel (and third book), Loss Fuels a Life, was published by Friesen Press.
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English
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Work Experience
Founder and Director at Nepean Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1991Founded, directed and managed 65 concerts per year.
Music Director at Deep River Symphony Orchestra / Deep River Festival of Music
January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1991Directed the Deep River Symphony Orchestra and Deep River Festival of Music.
Musician / CBC Radio Broadcaster at CBC Radio
January 1, 1975 - December 31, 1982Local and French network broadcasts.
Music Director at Savoy Society of Ottawa
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1992Full production, Gilbert & Sullivan Operas.
Composer / Producer / Conductor at Music Lab
January 1, 1993 - PresentComposed, produced and conducted 'Music Lab' score (pilot for educational/family television series).
Writer / Producer at Baton Broadcasting (CTV)
January 1, 1995 - PresentWrote and produced 'Come Sing Messiah' (1995).
Composer / Arranger / Conductor at Baton Broadcasting (CTV)
January 1, 1996 - PresentArranged/composed, produced and conducted 'A New Year’s Musical Feast' (1996).
Founder / Director at Ottawa-Carleton Summer Orchestra
January 1, 1972 - December 31, 1991Summer Music Camp; 1972-1991.
Founder / Director at Symphony School
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1992Community music school; staff of 15; 250 students.
Instructor at Algonquin College
January 1, 1973 - December 31, 1982Music appreciation
Instructor at Carleton University
January 1, 1973 - December 31, 1982Music Theory / Music 101
Instructor at Carleton Board of Education / Ottawa Board of Education
January 1, 1975 - December 31, 1990Clarinet pedagogy; clarinet bands; private studio (1975–1990)
Education
Master of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1980Bachelor of Music at University of Ottawa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1975Planned Giving at The Banff Centre for Management
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995Planned Giving at The Banff Centre for Management
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Program Evaluation for Non-Profits at The Banff Centre for Management
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Quality of Course Writing School Graduate at The Banff Centre for Management
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Volunteer Instructor – Board Development Program at Alberta Ministry of Community Development
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Master of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1980Bachelor of Music at University of Ottawa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1975Planned Giving at The Banff Centre for Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Planned Giving at The Banff Centre for Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Program Evaluation for Non-Profits at The Banff Centre for Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Board Development Program (Volunteer Instructor) at Alberta Ministry of Community Development
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001Master of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1980Bachelor of Music at University of Ottawa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1975Planned Giving at The Banff Centre for Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Planned Giving at The Banff Centre for Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Program Evaluation for Non-Profits at The Banff Centre for Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Quality of Course Writing School Graduate at The Banff Centre for Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999Volunteer Instructor – Board Development Program at Alberta Ministry of Community Development
January 1, 2001 - March 10, 2026Qualifications
Master of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1980Bachelor of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1975Planned Giving (Banff Centre)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995Planned Giving (Banff Centre)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Program Evaluation for Non-Profits
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Quality of Course Writing School Graduate
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Volunteer Instructor – Board Development Program
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Quality of Course Writing School Graduate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999Tuition Scholarship
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1980Heinz Unger Conducting Competition - First Prize
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1982Performing Rights of Canada – Canadian Music Programming
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995CANPRO GOLD – for television production of 'Come Sing Messiah'
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995Planned Giving (1995)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Planned Giving (1998)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Program Evaluation for Non-Profits (1998)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Quality of Course Writing School Graduate (1999)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999Volunteer Instructor – Board Development Program (2001)
January 1, 2001 - March 10, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government
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