Joan Netter

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.

Joan was born on August 12th, 1942, in Fortuna, CA to Ruth and Johannes Larsen and lived out her childhood and young life in Ferndale, CA. An avid musician and vocalist, she was heavily involved in music her entire life. At Ferndale Union High School, she was Drum Major for the Marching Band, Pep band Leader, Honour Band member and part of the Chorus group.

She and her husband Frank moved to Scandia, Alberta, Canada in 1968 and then to Kindersley, Saskatchewan in 1972, where Joan became an integral part of the Christian and Musical community. She was a Choir Director for the church, which led to Director of the Community Choir and eventually she was the President of the Saskatchewan Choral Federation, all positions that she took a great deal of pride in.

Her contribution to music education, as a result of her involvement with the Saskatchewan Choral Federation was invaluable and is appreciated.