Instructors:

Mr. D. Vespa (2005 - present)
Mr. Vespa had been teaching for 4 years at Iona S. School before joining Xavier in September 2005. He graduated from McMaster University with a B. Mus. and later received his teaching degree from The University of Western Ontario. Mr. Vespa specializes in percussion. He also is currently department head of the Arts and Computers at the school. He teaches all grades for both instrumental and guitar classes. At Iona he conducted the concert band, jazz band and the liturgical choir. At Xavier he has conducted the Junior Band, the Senior Band, Wind Ensemble, the Jazz Band, Chamber Choir and guitar ensemble. What excites him at Xavier is the amount of great musicians in each band and ensemble.

Mr. M. Hibbitt (2008 - Present)
Mr. Hibbitt has recently graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a B. Mus. and later received his teaching degree from Nippising University. During this time, he specialized in playing the trumpet. He is a great addition to the program with a strong background in brass instruments and piano. Mr. Hibbitt teaches all beginner classes in the subject of music such as instrumental and guitar. He also conducts the Junior Band, Grade 10 guitar Ensemble and assists with the Concert band and Liturgical Choir.

Mr. J. Dubiel (1998 - 2008)
Mr. Dubiel had been a part of the Xavier School community for 9 years. He graduated from McMaster University with a B. Mus. and later received his teaching degree from Brock University. During this time, he specialized in playing the clarinet. His effective practice methods have contributed to his overall success as a musician. Mr. Dubiel has taught all classes in the subject of music such as instrumental, guitar and vocal for all grades. He is currently on a leave of absence teaching music abroad.

Ms. S. Dobson-Schwieg (1999 - 2005, currently at St. Edmund Campion)
Before coming to Xavier where she taught for 6 and half years, Ms. Dobson-Schwieg worked for 4 years for the Toronto Board of Education. Currently she is at St. Edmund Campion in Brampton. Ms. Schwieg graduated with a B. Music at Windsor University and later received her teaching degree from Nippising University. She plays the clarinet and specializes in teaching junior grades. While at Xavier she conducted the Junior Band, Gr. 9 band, guitar ensemble and choir.

Mr. J. Pikolon (2003, sem. II)
Mr. Pikolon taught at Xavier for one semester during Ms. Schwieg's maternity leave. He directed the Junior Band and participated in the Senior Band Boston trip. He studied piano at McMaster University and received his teaching degree from University of Calgary.

Mr. F. Biagiarelli (1996 - 2000, currently at The York School in Toronto)
Mr. Biagiarelli taught at Xavier for 4 years and is currently teaching at a private school in Toronto. He graduated with a B. Mus. from York University and later received his teaching degree from the University of Toronto. He plays the guitar and teaches all grades and all programs in the subject of music. He has also conducted all kinds of bands and ensembles in the past. His favourite experience at Xavier was the band trip to Florida in 2000.

Ms. Lynn-Davies (1991 - 1996)
Ms. Lynne-Davies started teaching in 1984. At Xavier she taught for 5 years and is currently teaching music and math in Paris, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario and later received her degree in teaching from the University of Toronto. She is a piano player.