JASON VALLEAU
Bio
Born in Northern Alberta, Jason Valleau was raised in a musical family that supported his development from an early age. Beginning with the ukulele, his early influences included the music of Nat King Cole, The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. He expanded his proficiencies to include piano, clarinet, guitar, and upright bass, eventually studying jazz and secondary education at the University of Calgary. Following a period of global professional touring, he returned to the Carstairs/Calgary area to co-found a festival and music bistro with his family. This experience transitioned into arts management roles at the National Music Centre and JazzYYC, ultimately leading him back to the University of Calgary to complete a Bachelor of Education. He currently teaches for the Stoney Education Authority.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Future Goals
EDUCATION
Current:
Music Teacher with Stoney Education Authority
Clinician at Band Camps - clarinet, basses, guest conducting
Teacher at FAMI - basses
Education Goals:
Continue to teach in public school system as music teacher
Develop and deliver music workshops
Train and encourage youth in music
Explore therapeutic effect of music
Teach at a University level
Background:
B.Mus with a major in Secondary Education
B.Ed degree (2022)
1 Year Maternity Leave Coverage at Calgary Academy (Music)
1 Year FYTT contract with CBE
Extensive teaching and development experience
Family musical lineage
CREATION
Current:
Various studio recording projects
Creative Goals:
Produce shows, large and small
Collaborations
Study of instruments, technology and culture of music
Create, record and share content
Write and arrange scores
PERFORMANCE
Current:
Performance Goals:
Larger venues, concerts and festivals
Collaborations
OPERATIONS
Current:
Operations for The Polyjesters
Consultant
Background:
Two years as Programs Manager at National Music Centre
Two years as Operations Manager for JazzYYC
Created and managed a small music festival in Carstairs AB
Created and managed a small bistro and live music venue