Principal
piano, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trumbone
Mr.Wang is the principal of BaoBao Arts Centre and an all around musician and teacher. In 1990 Xiaohui Received his Masters in Music Education at the Saskatchewan University with a major in piano performance. From 1990-1996 he was the conductor and band director of Alberta Kitscoty Secondary School band. From 1997 to his retirement in 2017, Mr. Wang was the leading band/music teacher of King George Secondary School. Mr. Wang has dedicated more then 30 years in music education and wished to continue nurture future generation in the wonderful world of the arts through BaoBao Arts Centre.
Piano
Dr. Rozanski was the first artist to receive a Doctorate of Music (Piano) from a Canadian University. Through out his career he has performed solo and chamber music concerts in Canada and the United States. He has been the concerto soloist with conductors such as Kazuyoshi Akiyama, Bruce Dunn and David Hoyt. Dr. Rozanski is also a composer and arranger of acoustic and electronic music. Some of his works include the “Reflections of Childhood.”
Piano
Prominent piano educator, Masae’s students have won multiple awards in major international piano competitions in the United States, Japan, Italy, France, Russia, Spain, and other countries, and have been admitted to internationally renowned music academies for further studies. Student Chen Yiyi was admitted to New York University for a combined Bachelor’s and Master’s program before entering Northwestern University in the United States to pursue a Doctorate in Piano Performance. Student Christopher Na won the top prize in the piano category at the Grand Board International Music Competition. Masae have been awarded the highest professor prize in the international piano competition named after the musician Clementi in Italy. Masae’s passion in piano pedagogy has been passed on to all her students in hopes that they would all discover the beauty in music.
Piano
Denis studied at the Gnessins Musical and Pedagogical Institute in Moscow, completing both his Bachelors and Master degrees. Before immigrating to Canada, Denis worked as a piano instructor and an accompanist for various music schools in Moscow. Since arriving in Canada, Denis has authored and self-published music books for beginner to advanced pianists. Denis also composes and arranges music for music theatre, and is winner of the First and Special Prize in Composition at the International Dimitri Kabalevsky Music Competition in Moscow 2017.
Piano
Joanna graduated at the Beijin University with a major in Piano Performance and Education. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Joanna has helped to nurture young pianists that really enjoy music as part of their daily life. Some of Joanna’s students has went on to receive top prizes at the Crescendo International Music Competition and local music festivals.
Piano
Kimmie is an experienced and dedicated music educator with a passion for teaching and inspiring young musicians. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Wright State University in the US, and is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Music Education at the University of British Columbia.
Kimmie holds an ABRSM Piano Music Performance Diploma, an ABRSM Grade 8 Theory Certificate. Her commitments to excellence has been recognized through numerous awards and achievements, including the 2022-23 Wright State University Music Education Award, the silver prize at the 23rd Santa Cecilia International Piano Competition, and the Faber Piano Competition & Arts Festival 2021 First Prize. Kimmie has also performed as a pianist/piano accompanist for a variety of events and venues.
As an educator, Kimmie is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. Kimmie’s teaching philosophy is centered around Kimmie is an experienced and dedicated music educator with a passion for teaching and inspiring young musicians.
Piano
Sarah graduated with a Master in Music Education at Ewha Women's University majoring in piano and composition. She was also a selection of students that was offered a scholarship at the Berklee College of Music. She was the music professor at Baeksuk University, the director of Bluebird Music Academy, and the director of Trinity Academy of Music. With over 26 years of experience in education, Sarah has devoted her time in teaching not just classical music but also jazz and contemporary. A passionate composer as well, Sarah was the music arranger for the Yulbag Church orchestra for many years.
Violin
Renowned violinist Puya has been a professional violinist and teacher with over 20 years of experience. He received his Bachelor in Music Performance at the University of British Columbia, and his Master in Violin Performance at the Universitat Mozarteum Salzburg, Austria.Since 2010 he has been teaching and active member of some of the biggest organization, such as United in Music for Peace under the U.N, World Youth Orchestra (UNISCO musica Europa). Throughout the years Puya has performed numerous times with a number of most prestigious orchestras around the world. He has performed in more than 45 countries and cities all around the world which has given him the opportunity to work with the finest Conductors, Soloists and Musicians.
He was the member of The World Orchestra, Unicef Musica Europa, Festival ensemble Stuttgart, World Youth Orchestra, Rome Festival Opera Orchestra, Kamloops symphony, West Coast Symphony, National Academy Orchestra of Canada, Prince George symphony, Salzburg Chamber, The age of enlightenment and Malaysian philharmonic Orchestra.
Violin
Professsor Arnold completed his Masters in Music at the Gnessin Music Institute. From 1971-1973 he served as the soloist of the “Rosconcert ” Ancient Music Ensemble. In 1973 he was invited to the famous Moscow Chamber Orchestra directed by Rudolf Barshai. Between 1990 and 1992, Arnold worked in the “Galilee Soloists” ensemble, first as the leader’s assistant, and later as the ensemble’s leader. He performed with the ensemble in the USA and Canada. Professor Arnold was the concertmaster of “Israel Camerata” directed by Avner Birton for 30 years until his retirement in 2021 where he was made honorary member of the “Israel Camerata”. With this orchestra he also performed as a soloist and took part in multiple musical festivals in France and Germany. Arnold’s festival work also includes solo performances with the Belgian “I Fiamminghi” orchestra, as well as his work as a leader and musical director with the Austrian “Arppeggione” chamber orchestra. Alongside his performance career, Professor Arnold had been teaching violin in music schools, as well as the Jerusalem Music Academy.
Violin Piano Voice
Emily received her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance at the University of British Columbia. Emily motivates her students through effective program instruction based around literature, vocals, and instrumentation. As an all around musician, Emily specializes in violin, piano, and voice. In 2015, Emily was the vocal champion of the Fairchild Radio Competition.
Cello
Yu received Masters degree in cello performance at the University of Victoria. He is Awards winner of national, state and University music contests. He was the Principal cellist of British Columbia Philharmonic Orchestra and the Shandong Symphony Orchestra and other orchestras. Through out Yu’s 40 years of music career and teaching, Yu has an exceptional wide range of solo and ensemble performance experiences in Canada and China. Major repertoire he performed as the soloist with orchestras including:Dvorak Concerto in B Minor Op.104Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations, Op.33Saint-Saens-Cello Concerto no1 in A Minor Op.33
Cello
Juyeon’s musical journey began at the age of five when she started learning the piano. Born and raised in South Korea, she began learning the cello at the age of ten. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Cello Performance from Suwon University and a Master's degree from Ewha Womans University. Over the course of her career, she has been a guest performer in numerous orchestras and ensemble teams. For the past 18 years, she has been actively teaching cello, guiding students of all ages and levels with passion to unleash their musical potential.
Flute Clarinet Oboe Saxophone
Lawrence Woodall specializes in woodwinds (flute, saxophone, clarinet, oboe). He has performed all over the world in theatre orchestras for touring Broadway Musicals and in show bands backing up some of the world’s top artists.
He graduated Magnum cum Laude from Boston’s prestigious Berklee School of Music and went on to study in New York City. His show credits include 42nd Street in Japan, Evita in Germany, West Side Story in Switzerland, A Chorus Line in Taiwan and Singapore, and the first national tour of Music Man in the United States.
He also toured with Jack Jones and with Michael Bolton, and has played for the Temptations, Shirley Jones, the 5th Dimension and many others. Locally, he has played for Crazy for You and The Wizard of Oz at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond.
Teaching and mentoring are an important part of Mr. Woodall’s life; before he joined BaoBao Arts Centre he taught flute at Brooklyn College and at Dutchess Community College.
Voice Piano Chinese Watercolour
An opera tenor and music educator; Professor Bing Quan graduated from the Voice and Opera Department of the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijin. He has provided vocals for the theme songs of several films, including “Little Hero of Reed Marsh.” He has starred in Italian operas such as “Turandot,” French opera “Faust,” Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute,” and German vocal suites. He has served as a judge in numerous music competitions both domestically and internationally.
Professor Bingquan is also the second-generation disciple of Zhang Daqian’s “Da Feng Tang” art studio. At the same time, Teacher Bingquan is a member of the China Beijing Artists Association and has served as a judge in various art competitions in China. As an outstanding vocal professor and traditional Chinese painter, Teacher Bingquan’s students have won numerous top prizes in domestic and international art competitions. In the field of art education, Teacher Bingquan has also authored art books such as “Introduction to Flower and Bird Painting” and “Introduction to Animal Painting.”
Percussion
Mr. Samek completed a Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Windsor in 2006 and a Master of Music in Performance at the University of Toronto in 2008. After graduating he joined the percussion ensemble Scrap Arts Music and toured North America, Europe, and Asia until 2017. He has also been a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, the Band of the Ceremonial Guard, a Montreal-based Marimba duo, a Toronto-based percussion trio, and has had the opportunity to study for two years at the Banff Centre for the Arts.
Percussionist Greg Samek has been teaching drums and classical percussion instruments to students for many years! He enjoys structuring lessons, where students not only have a fun component of drumming along with their favorite tune but also learn music theory. Many of Greg’s students have successfully passed RCM exams in percussion instruments. Mr. Samek is very keen on communication with parents and students to make sure that each class is tailored individually for the specific needs of each student.
Guitar Bass Ukulele
Keenan Render is a Guitarist, Composer/Songwriter, and arranger from Vancouver, Canada. His writing spans across a breadth of genres from jazz to metal. He is a graduate of Vancouver Community College’s Bachelor of Applied Music, where he studied Composition as well as Jazz and Contemporary Guitar. An avid collaborator, Keenan is fascinated by the interdisciplinary collaborative process. This includes working with graphic scores, scoring for video games, and more. He is also a self-acclaimed “gear-nerd”, always looking to explore new technology in guitars, plugins, pedals, or DAWs.
Art Piano
Amanda is the creative director and drawing and painting teacher at BaoBao Arts Centre. After graduating Emily Carr University of Art Design in an industrial design major, Amanda along with her family went on to devote the rest of the years to building the art and music school that is today BaoBao Art Centre. With 9+ years of experience in both art and music teaching, Amanda enjoys the process which she shares with her students in finding their best inner creativity and expression.
Aside from her passion in teaching art, Amanda is also a certified RCM piano teacher. She completed her piano ARCT Performance while studying at the Vancouver Academy of Music under Lorraine Ambroise, and later finished her piano elementary pedagogy. Many of her piano students are able to find their interest and connection with music after experiencing the bond and energy Amanda has to give to her students through lessons.
Drawing and Painting
Ms. Stokes was educated and trained as a teacher (Bachelor of Education) in England before moving to BC. She taught English and Visual Arts in the Coquitlam School District for 26 years. While teaching at SD#43, she gained a Bachelor of General Studies at Simon Fraser University in 1990 and a Master’s of Science from the University of Oregon, USA in 1994. During her teaching career she served on the Executive of the BC Art Teachers’ Association as VP and then as President and was also Chair of the Visual Arts Committee at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam. In 2013 Ms. Stokes was awarded the CSEA (Canadian Society of Education through Art) ‘Art Excellence Award’ for teaching Art in BC.
Many of Ms. Stokes’ students have received acceptance into prestigious art and design schools in the US and Canada such as Emily Carr University of Art and Design, OCAD, Maryland Institute of Art.
Drawing and Painting
Illustration
A passionate Emily Carr University of Art & Design graduate as well as a dedicated teacher with 8+ years of experience in caring for children, Jessy specialises in cultivating Drawing & Painting techniques while nurturing the colourful imagination of young aspiring artists. Through her dynamic and engaging approach, she empowers her students to explore their unique artistic voices, pushing boundaries and unlocking their full creative potential.
Sketch
Cartoon/Anime
Clay Modelling
In 2001, Jack graduated from the Art Education Department of Shenyang University. He majored in art education. He taught at Beiling Elementary School in Shenyang for one year and then worked in several early childhood institutions in Shanghai until 2010. In 2019, Teacher Wang won the gold prize in the Su Art Cup.
In his art education teaching, Jack Wang approaches children with the principles of “respect, equality, care, and stimulation.” He creates an atmosphere, builds platforms, encourages freedom of expression, and facilitates personal growth to provide the necessary logistical support for children’s development.
Embroidery
Quilting
Knitting
Ding, in her early years, studied under the Japanese quilting master Yoko Okamoto and obtained the qualification of quilting and embroidery instructor awarded by the Japan Handicraft Association. Her quilting works have won multiple awards, and in 2013, her work “Blooming Life” won the Grand Prize at the 5th Asian Quilt Festival. Ding wishes to share her love of crafts with her fellow students and help them discover that with care and attention anyone can be a unique artist.
Art/Design
With over nine years of dedicated teaching experience, Michelle have been guiding children in the realm of art and design.
Her journey in the field of art commenced with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art from Hongik University, South Korea. Seeking to further enrich her knowledge, Michelle pursued studies in design at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in London, broadening her understanding of the intersection between art and design.
After working as a fashion designer for 8 years at I.D Look,Seoul, Korea, Michelle went back to her passion of teaching art to children.
Ballet
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