Over 25 years of experience in music festival adjudication, education, performance, presenting clinics and workshops including sessions
for Regional Honour Bands.
Over 250 clinics presented since 2012.
Adjudicator of concert and
jazz/stage band, solo, chamber ensemble,
brass, woodwinds, recorder and percussion classes at music festivals
throughout Canada ,
including Canada's Wonderland School Music
Festival and MusicFest Canada.
Founder and Regional Co-ordinator for OCM, affiliate
of MusicFest
Canada. Conductor at various venues throughout North America.
Honours Diploma in Applied Music from Mohawk College
of Applied Arts and Technology. Member of Mohawk College's Applied Music Program Advisory Committee for ten years.
"...your talent and energy is very much appreciated as you elevate the notes they play into music..."
"...you have a friendly, fun and relaxed manner with the students, that immediately puts them at ease and makes them receptive to your very helpful suggestions..."
"Your insights and dedication to all the participants was of the highest calibre."
"...thank you so very much for making our festival a huge success. We have had wonderful feedback from the participants, parents, and teachers... [and they] enjoyed your positive approach"
"...thank you for bringing such high quality to our festival..."
"... your work with these students will be a valued memory for years to come..."
DRUMS Inc. is equipped to produce a CD recording of each performance, adjudicator comments, and clinic/workshop.
Mr. Ullman maintains active memberships with:
Canadian Music Festival Adjudicator's Association (CMFAA)
Canadian Band Director's Association
(CBA)
Jazz Education Network (JEN)
Ontario Band Association (OBA)
Ontario Music Educators Association (OMEA)
Mr. Ullman firmly believes that:
"Every performer should be encouraged and motivated in a positive and respectful manner, while receiving
constructive recommendations for the ongoing development of their musicianship"