Bancroft music teacher recognized as best in Canada

By Justin Medve

BANCROFT – The music teacher at North Hastings High School has been recognized by education charity MusiCounts as the best in the country.

Dianne Winmill has spent the last couple of years strengthening the school band’s impact on the community by playing at assemblies, neighbouring schools, local venues and seniors’ facilities.

Her peers and her students praise her personality and teaching methods.

The award will be presented by country-rock band Blue Rodeo during April’s Juno week in Ottawa. It comes with $20,000 in prize money: $10,000 towards the school’s music program and $10,000 for personal use.

More to come.