Bill Hamm & Bills Big Band

Bill Hamm is primarily known as the Music Director at both Rosebud School of the Arts and Rosebud Theatre in Strathmore, Alberta. He has been in that role since 1989 and is also the Music Director for the Canadian Badlands Passion Play and a member of the Canadian Chamber Choir. Additionally, he has a strong background in choral conducting, with degrees from the University of Winnipeg, Canadian Mennonite University, and the University of Illinois. 

Known lovingly as "The Music Man", Bill Hamm grew up in Southern Ontario and studied music at the University of Winnipeg (B.A.), attended Canadian Mennonite University (B.R.S.), followed by the University of Illinois (M.A.) where he majored in Choral Conducting. Bill has been Rosebud School of the Arts’ and Rosebud Theatre’s Music Director since 1989. He conducts choirs, teaches voice and speech classes, and has directed the music for many shows including 'The Spitfire Grill', 'Cotton Patch Gospel', 'Quilters', 'Amahl and the Night Visitors', 'Godspell', and 'Fiddler on the Roof'. Bill is the composer and music director of The Canadian Badlands Passion Play and sings with the Canadian Chamber Choir (2016 Juno nomination). Bill and his wife Renita have four children and two grandchildren. Bill enjoys running, mountain biking, hockey, and home renovations.

See Bill Hamm & Bills Big Band at the Strathmore Travelodge on November 22!