Dr. King is Professor and Director of the School of Music at the University of Victoria where he serves as the conductor of the UVIC Wind Symphony. He is also the conductor of the South Island Wind Ensemble.

Considered one of Canada’s most respected conductors, adjudicators, and educators, Dr. King is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Order of the Phoenix by the Western International Band Clinic. In March 2004 he was elected into the prestigious American Bandmasters Association.

A former student of internationally renowned conductor, Maestro Kazuyoshi Akiyama, Dr. King’s professional career has taken him throughout Canada, the United States, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Holland, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, Mexico, and Hong Kong. Dr. King’s conducting appearances with Regional, National, International Honor, and Professional Ensembles have been praised for performance quality, artistry, and creativity. Dr. King has also completed a DVD—The Craft of Conducting.

Over the past 18 years in his capacity as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician he has worked with over 10,000 bands, choirs and orchestras representing more than 500,000 musicians.