Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Wayne Rogers’ early music training began in St. John’s NL and continued at Mount Allison University in organ performance and music education. Graduate studies in organ and voice at Boston University and Western University resulted in the completion of a Master of Music degree in music literature and performance. He taught music at the elementary school level in St. John’s from 1971-1977 and was Director of Music, Memorial University of Newfoundland Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Corner Brook, NL from 1977-1991. His early church music career has included positions in St. John’s NL, Amherst NS, and Sackville NB. From 1982-1997, Wayne was Organist and Choirmaster at First United Church, Corner Brook, followed by ten years as Minister of Music at Trinity United Church, New Glasgow. Wayne served as Minister of Music at St. Matthew’s United Church, Halifax, 2007-2026, conducting the Church Choir, AcabellA [Handbell Choir], and The Lunch Bunch. He conducted EnChor East (formerly Bedford Singers) from 2008-2018 and completed a five-year tenure (2008-2013) with Seton Cantata Choir (who performed at Festival 500, St. John's, NL, July 2013). He was a part-time lecturer at Mount Allison University’s Department of Music 2009-2010 and an active examiner for Royal Conservatory of Music 1995-2011. From 2011-2018, he examined for Conservatory Canada and Mount Allison University Local Centre Examinations in piano and voice. Wayne was the Organ Instructor at Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, 2018-2021. He is a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International and holds membership in Choral Canada and the Royal Canadian College of Organists. Currently, Wayne is a Past-President of the RCCO Halifax Centre.
Responsible for all musical organizations and activities at St. Matthew's United Church
Examine piano and voice candidates
Conductor and Artistic Director
Conductor and artistic director. Performed at Festival 500, St. John's NL July 3-10, 2013.