Karem J. Simon

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Professor

B.Mus., B.Ed. (Mt.A.), M.Mus. (Northwestern), D.M.A. (British Columbia)

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Steel 101

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1 902-566-0702

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1 902-566-0777

Karem J. Simon’s principal duties include directing the Wind Symphony and teaching Clarinet, and Secondary Music Education. He holds a Doctor of Music Degree from the University of British Columbia, a master's Degree from Northwestern University, and bachelor's degrees in Music and Education from Mount Allison University.

His clarinet teachers have included Wes Foster, Ronald de Kant, Clark Brody, and Ronald Goddard. Prior to his appointment at UPEI, he taught public school instrumental music for ten years in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Dr. Simon has studied conducting under the direction of John P. Paynter at Northwestern University, and has been coached in conducting by Eugene Corporon, Craig Kirchhoff, Jack Stamp, and Dale Lonis. He regularly is featured as a clarinetist, adjudicator, and guest conductor. Dr. Simon served a term as principal conductor of the Nova Scotia Youth Wind Ensemble. In 2001 Dr. Simon was recipient of the Association of Atlantic University’s Teaching Excellence Award for Instructional Leadership.