Our Faculty

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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

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.

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.

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.

Piano/Theory

Horae is a pianist from Hong Kong

As a graduate of Music Education In Hong Kong Baptist University, Horae Lee works as a piano teacher, collaborative pianist and ensemble coach. She began her instrumental training since she was 3, and was awarded DipABRSM in piano music performance when she was 15. She was taught by Mr. Chui Shiguang, Ms. Grace Lau and Ms. Jacklyn Chan. Horae is also experienced on conducting. She led various school

handbell choir and got inter-school competition champions consecutively in Hong Kong. Working as a freelance musician, Horae was passionate on different performances and music education. She always want to share the happiness through performance and music teaching.

Percussion/Guitar

Kit is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed in a wide variety of music ensembles, such as jazz bands, chorale groups, wind ensembles, worship teams, and musical theatre. He is a classically trained pianist, percussionist, and has over 15 years of experience playing the guitar and drums. He received his bachelor's degree in music from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and his bachelor's degree in education from the University of British Columbia. Kit is currently a music school teacher in SD35. Kit is extremely passionate about teaching and strives to help individuals develop and grow in their musical journey.

Guitar/Electric Guitar/Bass

Ash is a distinguished musician and educator with a dynamic career that spans over a decade. A passionate performer since the age of 10, Ashutosh has garnered acclaim as a solo guitarist, including his notable appearance at the National Level Youth Festival in 2015. His expertise in music arrangement has enriched various college performances and earned him a prestigious role representing Kuk University at the Inter-University Youth Festival in 2016.

His formal education includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Music Performance from Panjab University, alongside achieving Guitar Grade 8 Performance from RSL Awards. His musical journey has led him to international stages, having performed with the Indian Ensemble at Berklee College of Music in Boston. With over 10 years of experience in performing and teaching, Ashutosh has performed at some of the most esteemed venues in Dubai, North America, Europe, Singapore, India, and Australia. He continues to inspire through his performances and teachings, always pushing the boundaries of his art.

Drawing Painting/Sketch

Zoey graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Art and Game Design. During her college years, she studied professional digital painting. With nearly 8 years of experience in scene concept design and 2D background art design in both China and Canada, she has contributed to the production of many well-known online games. Zoey is a cheerful art teacher who strives to inspire and motivate her students.