Jacquie Ackerman

The Moose Jaw Band and Choral Festival is honoured to be able to remember music educators who have passed, but not before leaving a legacy of making a difference in music education in the province.

Jacquie Ackerman grew up on a farm near Chamberlain, SK, and attended Lindale and Peacock schools in Moose Jaw, graduating from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in music education. She went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Music from Northwestern University in Louisiana, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the U of S.

Jacquie taught at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon for 13 years before becoming an administrator and subsequently working in several Greater Saskatoon schools, most recently as Assistant Principal at Bethlehem Catholic High School. She was passionate about helping students reach their potential, and was recognized for her excellence by receiving the 2014 YWCA’s Woman of Distinction Award for Education.

In addition to her work in education, Jacquie was well known for her involvement in the arts community. In her schools, and with gateway Players and Saskatoon Summer Players, she was choral coach, musical director, and actress. She served as a board member for the Saskatchewan Choral Federation, Saskatchewan Music Educators’ Association, the Saskatoon Symphony, and also served as chair of the Diocese of Saskatoon’s Bishop’s Gala. Jacquie was an amazing soprano, and was a member of the Greystone Singers, Saskatoon Chamber Singers, and was actively involved in music ministry in her schools and parish.