Brewing' up some Jam

Clint began to play at the age of eleven under the guidance of his dad, Freddie Pelletier, who soon noticed that only three months after he had started, his speed and dexterity were phenomenal. A short time later he and Freddie produced a “Beginner Guitar” instruction video that was released independently and continues to sell well. They also recorded an album of guitar instrumental standards in 1999 appropriately entitled, “Like Father, Like Son”. 

In 1998 Clint traveled to Toronto to represent the superior guitar line, Fury Guitars at a guitar show and is now endorsed by them. He also snagged an endorsement with Elixir Strings, also a superior product. 

Clint spent his high school years playing in a variety of local events and bands as well with his family group “The Pelletiers,” before enrolling in the music program at Grant McEwan College in Edmonton, Alberta in 2000. After college Clint played guitar for Rounder Records fiddle and step-dance sensation, April Verch, and then moved on to perform with the famed world music fiddle group, “Barrage”. He toured extensively throughout Canada and the United States with both acts, gaining valuable experience in music and theater. After a time he chose to quit touring in order to continue his rigorous practice schedule. Clint continues to study music independently and has an admirable dedication to continue to improve.

At home now in Burns Lake, BC, his hectic pace continues as he has become a sought-after free-lance guitarist, playing a variety of styles from jazz, rock and flamenco to country and bluegrass. He also is a popular instructor at various guitar and fiddle camps in Western Canada. Clint continues to study music independently and has an admirable dedication to continue to improve, making him a relatable and inspiring coach. 

In his recital on Wednesday, you may hear Clint playing bluegrass, country, rockabilly, surf, old Tyme, jazz, flamenco or classical: his musical styles are like the weather…exciting, varied, and bound to change! 

Jordan Daviel (M.Mus. Cello Performance, Univ. of Ottawa, B.Mus. Composition and Theory, Univ. of Victoria, B.Ed. Music, Univ. of British Columbia) has been working as a professional musician and educator since 2003.  He held the position of principal cellist with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra for seven years and director of the Prince George Conservatory of Music for four years before transitioning to teaching music in public schools for the last twelve years. 

Currently, Jordan is the music teacher at Smithers Secondary School, teaching concert band, jazz band, rock band, marching band, choir, and musical theatre.  He enjoys performing with his own jazz combo as well as other groups around town and has been directing the Smithers Community Band for the last nine years. 

Roxi Dykstra (Doctorate Kunstuniversitat Graz, Austria, Masters, Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et Dance Lyon, France, M.Mus. Univ. de Montréal, ARCT Piano) has been working as a professional musician since 2004. She held the principal viola position of the Prince George Symphony for three years, an assistant principal viola position in the Orquestra do Norte in Portugal, and a permanent full-time position at the National Portuguese Orchestra (with the national opera at the historic Teatro Sao Carlo). She performs chamber, orchestral, and solo work across Europe and Canada, including with the Vancouver, Toronto and Okanagan symphonies and with chamber ensembles in the area, and most recently, has been filling in for concertmaster for the Prince George Symphony. 

​An enthusiastic northerner, Roxi works hard to promote musical opportunities and musical excellence in the north. She is the founder and co-director of the Orchestra North Summer Program, and director of its Academy program, which is committed to developing professional development opportunities for northern professionals and emerging artists from across BC.

​Roxi has extensive experience as a teacher, director and workshop host- she has been a Royal Conservatory of Music instructor for over 15 years, adjudicates with the British Columbia Performing Arts Festival Association, as well as on many occasions directed bands, choirs and orchestras, including most recently in 2021, a production of Peter and the Wolf with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. She is also the artistic director of the Spirit of the North Classical Music Festival which typically brings dozens of classical concerts annually in August to Smithers and area.