GERRARD CHARLEBOIS
Gerrard studied with Dido and the Hand People in Vancouver and Victoria as well as the Sagae Taiko Drum Group on Taiko drums for two years in Japan. He instructs at the beginner and intermediate level on congas, bongos and djembe drums as well as claves, maracas and guiro. His musical experience includes group playing with the following ensembles: Macumba, Brazil, Sabor Latino, Miranda Sage Trio and Quartet, Colin Godbout Trio, Diane Pancel Quartet, Sara Marreiros, MYC Trio and the MOC Trio. Gerrard also holds a BA in English Literature from Carleton University and an Honorary Teacher's Certificate from Japan where he taught for three and a half years. Gerrard has also taught creative writing courses (Memoirs and Journal Writing) for over 20 years at such institutions as the University of Victoria, Camosun College and many other locations.