JOHN SELKIRK     CURRICULUM  VITAE

         394 Wray Ave • Victoria BC • V9E 2H6 • 250-589.9710 •   jselkirk@capitalfestival.com

• A professional classical musician
• Exec. Director, Capital Festival Productions & Capital Festival Orchestra Society.
• Twenty-five years, Principal Trumpet, Victoria Symphony
• Developed many initiatives for musical outreach as well as a musical contractor and artistic programmer for many businesses and cultural organizations
• Developed BC Day Festival, drawing thousands of attendees for the past 3 years, offering BC Emerging Artists the      opportunity to participate on the festival stage.
• Invitation to discuss CFP’s business model, BCMinister of Tourism, Arts & Culture
• CFP featured in a government publications, showcasing exemplary arts organizations with proven success during difficult economic times.
• Developed strong ties with the business community, cultural arts organizations, youth groups, working with both municipal and provincial governments.
• Collaborated with many local and Canadian ensembles, bringing audiences stirring and thoughtful programming.
• Brought back Cathedral Summer Festival, Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria in 2003. Responsible for all operations, including programming, contracting and scheduling and develop new sponsorship & funding initiatives.  
• Presentations for board members and stakeholders. 
• Spearheaded re-branding of the Cathedral Summer Festival into Capital Festival, which created a resurgence of support and provided year-round concerts.
• Founded concert series and musical tours of vineyards, Vancouver Island
• Butchart Gardens: Christmas Festive Brass, Choreographed Summer Stage Shows

Education:

• Post-graduate studies, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
• Performance degree, University of Toronto
• National Youth Orchestra.
• The Banff School of Fine Arts

John's first experience working in an orchestra began at age 16 with the Toronto Symphony. In 1982, John was awarded the position of Principal Trumpet, Victoria Symphony at age 21. In addition to his 25 year performance history, John has been active as a soloist, particularly in music for trumpet and organ of the Baroque Era, and has been recorded on CBC.