National Ensembles

Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra (2021)

The Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra  (DWCWO) is an audition-only national ensemble for university and advanced high school students. 2021 was my first year with the group, and the group met virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Provincial Ensembles

Nova Scotia Youth Wind Ensemble (2017-2023)

The Nova Scotia Youth Wind Ensemble (NSYWE) is a provincial, auditioned ensemble for dedicated high school students. With this advanced ensemble, I have played both classic wind ensemble repertoire and modern pieces, under the direction of Dr. Mark Hopkins.  NSYWE collaborates annually with the Stadacona Band, and has also had several guest conductors. I joined this group in eighth grade!

Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra (2019-present)

The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra (NSYO) is a provincial audition-only symphony orchestra. The orchestra works closely with Symphony Nova Scotia, sharing conductors and music. This group includes strings, brass, and woodwinds. NSYO collaborates with local artists to perform new and exciting works, as well as playing orchestral classics. I am currently the principal clarinetist with NSYO.

NSYO Wind Quintet (2021)

The NSYO Wind Quintet is a group of hard working musicians, who are all members of the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra. These musicians are: Hailey Coates (Flute), Mitchell Larkin (Oboe), Ameilia Parks (French Horn), Kaisa Morrison (Bassoon), and Anneka Dunnewold (Clarinet). This group typically plays classical wind quintet repertoire, under direction of Symphony Nova Scotia's wind section. They have recorded and performed in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The quintet also occasionally performs with bass clarinetist Lauren Willis.

Nova Scotia Honor Jazz (2021-2022)

The Nova Scotia Honor Jazz (NSHJ) program is a provincial jazz group for high school students. Students are placed into one of three small combos based on skill, and rehearse under the instruction of some of Nova Scotia's greatest jazz musicians. 

Nova Scotia Junior Wind Ensemble (2017-2020) 

The Nova Scotia Junior Wind Ensemble (NSJWE) is an auditioned group for Nova Scotia's best middle school students. It is conducted by a different guest conductor every year, and they perform a wide range of music. 

Solo/Volunteer Work

Shannex Facilities (2018-2020)

I was delighted to volunteer at two Shannex facilities located in Truro, Nova Scotia.  I provided high-quality musical entertainment through solos on clarinet, flute, and tenor saxophone. I also assisted the recreation department with sing-alongs, leading the residents in hymns and holiday music. Occasionally, I provided piano accompaniment for these sing-alongs. This volunteer work unfortunately ended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Mic Mac Mall (2020)

I was one of six musicians hired to perform at Mic Mac Mall's Holiday Haven. Holiday Haven was a holiday-themed promotional event planned for multiple weekends in December 2020. I prepared and rehearsed a versatile set list, and was scheduled for five performances, each lasting for an hour. This event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and I sadly was never able to perform.

Community/School Ensembles

Lockview Senior Band (2018-2022)

The Lockview Senior Band consists of eleventh and twelfth grade band students at Lockview High School. Ninth and tenth grade students are encouraged to audition for the ensemble, which is directed by Dina Burtt. This group plays a combination of classic wind band repertoire and more contemporary works.

Lockview Jazz Band  (2018-2022)

The Lockview Jazz Band is open to all students at Lockview High School. They focus on exploring the genre and developing improvisation skills, under the direction of Dina Burtt. 

Lockview Clarinet Ensemble  (2018-2020)

The Lockview Clarinet Ensemble is a group of dedicated clarinetists from Lockview High School. They are a student-led small ensemble, and they have performed at the Truro Music Festival, and many school concerts. This group sadly disbanded in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Lockview Flute Ensemble  (2018-2020)

The Lockview Flute Ensemble is a student-led group of flutists from Lockview High School. They have performed at the Truro Music Festival, and many school concerts.

Symphonic Band (2017-2019)

Halifax Regional Art's Symphonic Band is an audition-only band for students in grades ten-twelve in the Dartmouth area. Anneka joined this group in eighth grade, playing mainly first clarinet. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Pam Paddock.

Georges P. Vanier Bands (2016-2018)

Georges P. Vanier (GPV) offers many different musical extracurriculars. I was involved in the flute ensemble, clarinet ensemble, saxophone ensemble, jazz band, and advanced repertoire band. All groups were under direction of Hope Gendron.

Oldfield Consolidated Elementary School Band (2015-2016)

In sixth grade, my clarinet journey began at Oldfield.