Garth is currently in his 30th year of teaching high school music at Hugh Boyd Secondary in Richmond, specializing in Jazz Education, African Drumming, Music Comp & Studio Production. He began writing songs and playing instruments as a boy and then during studies in music UBC he played clubs, and bars. During this time came some great solo experiences opening for the bigger Christian Acts. At some point, family and work life directed creative energies into his students. Both of his sons went through his jazz bands and drumming classes. Since the late 80’s Garth has worked on the side as worship leader, camp director, community band director and completed a Masters Degree in Jazz Education. Running showcase performances with many talented people and playing music with good friends such as the Wildings and Graham Ord have been precious. Some think his fiddling is pretty freaky and that’s because he’s still young at heart. He now enjoys summer resuscitation on the Sunshine Coast with his wife Barb and two golden retrievers. Garth was blessed to meet Jay and work with some great folks on this project. He finally produced his own Christmas CD in 2008, entitled “A Single Birth.” You can contact Garth at gobowen@shaw.ca or www.garthbowen.com.
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