Series S-024 - Henry Waack Papers

Born in Alberta in 1928, Henry Waack began teaching in Claresholm, Alberta at a young age. After honing his musical talents teaching and playing across various locales in Alberta, including Lethbridge, Jasper Park, and Mt. Royal college, he and his family moved to New Westminter in 1970. There, Henry became a founding faculty member at Douglas College, teaching piano in the Music Department. He was musical director of over 75 musicals at the college, and taught regularly until his retirement in 1998. After retiring, he continued to teach at the college’s Community Music School, as well as participate in community and music program concerts. Upon his retirement, the Henry Waack Scholarship Fund was established, awarding $1,000 each year to Douglas College Music students. Henry helped support this scholarship by periodically holding fundraising concerts, in which he would participate. He continued to teach privately until only months before his passing in October 2013.