Teaching Philosophy
Jack believes in helping my students realize their musical potential by scraping away their preconceived notions of being “not musical,” or “not naturally talented,” and by encouraging the understanding that we are all just at different levels, working towards the same goal of musical competence. He also believes in creating a praxial music education environment. To him, that means being prepared, thinking critically, and reflecting on your teaching. He believes any and all students should be welcomed and encouraged to participate in music.
Bio
Jack Roeder is a music teacher, accomplished singer, and curious tinkerer based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jack obtained his Bachelor of Music Education degree with a choral concentration and French minor from the University of Manitoba in 2020. He is currently teachingย Grade 7-9 band, Grade 9 jazz band, Grade 9 guitar, Grade 9 dance/drama, and Grade 7-8 general music at Isaac Newton School. In the past he has taught Grades K-5 French Immersion music at Sun Valley School and Grades N-8 Music at Meadows West School.
Jack has had the privilege to have sung with the Winnipeg Singers for two years and to perform Rachmaninoff’s Vespers with them in May, 2023. He has now just finished his second year of singing with Ecco Singers under the direction of Jorrel Camuyong and Roberta Velarde. He has also had the pleasure of working with Kelsey Shiaro of Gordon Bell High School, working as a choir clinician and vocal coach. Jack was also a section lead for the Manitoba Choral Association’s “Manitoba Sings 2023” (formerly Provincial Honour Choir).