Janet Warren

Janet Warren, recipient of the British Columbia Music Educator’s Professional Music Educator Award, is recognized nationally for her work in both traditional repertoire and vocal jazz. A graduate of UBC, she completed the Diploma in Music Education in 2000.

Recently retired from teaching in North Vancouver, she is presently a Faculty Advisor for UBC, working with pre-service teachers at both elementary and secondary levels.

Ms. Warren enjoys a variety of adjudicating and clinic experiences which continue to take her throughout Western Canada and as far as Japan.

She was honoured by colleagues in North Vancouver with the Award of Excellence, and was named 2004 Teacher of the Year by the Sylvan Learning Center.

For 22 years, Ms. Warren organized the Sea-to-Sky Choral Festival; she formed and has conducted Higher Ground Women’s Vocal Ensemble for seven years. Since retirement, Ms. Warren has been performing as a solo singer and has appeared in several shows.