Our Music Man - Kevin Yang
Kevin Yang is a dedicated music educator and band director with a strong foundation in music theory and composition. His journey began with a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of British Columbia, where he studied tuba under the guidance of Doug Sparks and Ellis Wean. Committed to teaching, he later earned a Bachelor of Education degree from UBC, gaining practical experience at Eric Hamber Secondary School, mentored by Tom Koven and Chris Robinson. Continuing his pursuit of knowledge, Kevin achieved a Master of Education degree from UBC.
Kevin's teaching career started at Nisga’a Elementary Secondary School, where he served as the music director for four years. During his time there, he taught band, class piano, and information technology, sharing his passion for music and technology education. Currently, Kevin is a committed educator with 12 years of experience at Carson Graham Secondary School in the North Vancouver School District. While working at Carson Graham, he has had the privilege to mentor many student candidates who share his passion for music education.
Outside of his role at Carson Graham, Kevin shares his love for music with the North Shore community by directing two community bands: North Vancouver Community Band and the Lynn Valley Black Bear Band. Through these roles, he contributes to the local music scene, providing a platform for musicians of all backgrounds to come together and enjoy the beauty of music. Kevin lives in Burnaby, BC with his wife and two young boys who share his appreciation for all things musical.
Kevin's teaching career started at Nisga’a Elementary Secondary School, where he served as the music director for four years. During his time there, he taught band, class piano, and information technology, sharing his passion for music and technology education. Currently, Kevin is a committed educator with 12 years of experience at Carson Graham Secondary School in the North Vancouver School District. While working at Carson Graham, he has had the privilege to mentor many student candidates who share his passion for music education.
Outside of his role at Carson Graham, Kevin shares his love for music with the North Shore community by directing two community bands: North Vancouver Community Band and the Lynn Valley Black Bear Band. Through these roles, he contributes to the local music scene, providing a platform for musicians of all backgrounds to come together and enjoy the beauty of music. Kevin lives in Burnaby, BC with his wife and two young boys who share his appreciation for all things musical.
Band History
The North Vancouver Community Band is a non-profit community band based in North Vancouver offering a musical experience and education for amateur woodwind, brass and percussion players in the Lower Mainland.
Started over 20 years ago, the North Vancouver Community Band was brought together by community members with a passion for music but no outlet. Looking for an opportunity to bring musicians with diverse background and different skill levels together in a supportive environment conducive to musical growth, a counsel of volunteers was recruited and a band was born. Since then the band has been dedicated to expanding musical awareness and has proudly provided to the musical education of 250+ members and performed at countless community events.
The North Vancouver Community Bands intentionally seeks to make music accessible for everyone in the community, regardless of age, skill level or socioeconomic status. The band offers a unique and supportive environment that encourages new members to pick-up forgotten instruments, learn new instruments or enhance their current skills. Currently the band boast a membership of 50 individuals aged 13 to 85 and is one of the only known groups to welcome members with disabilities and work with them to accommodate their limitations, encouraging a diversity of members at different skill levels.
What makes the North Vancouver Community Band incomparable is that encompassed with this passion for music, is the desire by its members to share their musical repertoire with a diverse range of audiences. Concert venues and concert programing are designed for audience of all ages, from school aged children to seniors to increase musical awareness and appreciation in the community.
Started over 20 years ago, the North Vancouver Community Band was brought together by community members with a passion for music but no outlet. Looking for an opportunity to bring musicians with diverse background and different skill levels together in a supportive environment conducive to musical growth, a counsel of volunteers was recruited and a band was born. Since then the band has been dedicated to expanding musical awareness and has proudly provided to the musical education of 250+ members and performed at countless community events.
The North Vancouver Community Bands intentionally seeks to make music accessible for everyone in the community, regardless of age, skill level or socioeconomic status. The band offers a unique and supportive environment that encourages new members to pick-up forgotten instruments, learn new instruments or enhance their current skills. Currently the band boast a membership of 50 individuals aged 13 to 85 and is one of the only known groups to welcome members with disabilities and work with them to accommodate their limitations, encouraging a diversity of members at different skill levels.
What makes the North Vancouver Community Band incomparable is that encompassed with this passion for music, is the desire by its members to share their musical repertoire with a diverse range of audiences. Concert venues and concert programing are designed for audience of all ages, from school aged children to seniors to increase musical awareness and appreciation in the community.
Published Articles
Click here to view archived articles about the North Vancouver Community Band.
Click here to read more about the North Vancouver Community Band in the North Shore News.
Click here to download a copy of the Lynn Valley Life article about the North Vancouver Community Band
Click here to read more about the North Vancouver Community Band in the North Shore News.
Click here to download a copy of the Lynn Valley Life article about the North Vancouver Community Band
The North Vancouver Community Band gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.
