Dorian Komanoff Bandy joins Schulich faculty
We're excited to welcome Dorian Komanoff Bandy to Schulich's faculty, where he will beginning a position in historical performance practice and musicology, held jointly between the School's departments of Performance and Music Research.
Schulich students make their mark at the Mathieu Duguay Early Music Competition
Two Schulich Early Music graduates, violinist Marie Nadeau-Tremblay (BMus ’14, LMus ’17, MMus '19) and trumpeter Duncan Campbell (BMus ’14, GDip ’17, LMus ’19) were recently awarded first and second prizeĚýrespectively at the Mathieu Duguay Early Music Competition of the International Lamèque Baroque Music Festival.
Daniel Mills (B.Mus ’10) named Executive Director of Kamloops Symphony
Daniel Mills (B.Mus ’10) has been named the new Executive Director of the Kamloops Symphony!
Eleanor Stubley Recording Prize 2018-2019
The winner of this year’s Eleanor Stubley Recording Prize is soprano Elodie Bouchard (MMus ’19), who will collaborate with recording engineer Ephraim Hahn (MMus '19) and lutenist Anthony Harvey on the project “17th century music for lute and voice”.
Wayne Riddell Interview: 'A Legacy that Sings'
Choral conductor Wayne Riddell has long been an important figure in the Montreal and ş«ąúÂăÎč music communities, holding positions such as the chorus master of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and professor at the Schulich School of Music.
Saxophonist Jacob Do wins first Oliver Jones Award from the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal
Congratulations to saxophonist Jacob Do (BMus 2021), who won the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal's inaugural Oliver Jones Award on June 26, 2019. Created as part of the Festival's 40th anniversary, the award is given as part of a competition open to selected Quebec university student musicians identifying as part of a visible minority.
Brian Cherney honoured in Canadian University Music Society's Intersections
In 2017, Prof. Brian Cherney was the subject of an entire issue of Intersections (a publication by the Canadian University Music Society) after a conference held in his honour at ş«ąúÂăÎč. Available online for the first time, the issue features essays by many Schulich faculty members on Cherney and his music, including writings by Prof.
Schulich Community in the Festival Montreal Baroque
Looking to attend the Festival Montreal Baroque this year for your fix of music from the Baroque and Renaissance periods? Read on to see a list of many of the festival's performances involving Schulich alumni, students and faculty members. Ěý
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Gabriel Dufour-Laperrière is awarded the 2019 “Prix d’Europe in Composition”
Gabriel Dufour-Laperrière has been awarded the 2019 “Prix d’Europe in Composition” from l’Académie de musique du Québec!
Schulich at the Festival international de Jazz de Montréal
As always, Schulich faculty, alumni, and students are heavily involved in the Festival international de Jazz de Montréal. From June 26 to July 6, 2019, take in some music at one of the festival's many sites as part of its 40th edition—the list below highlights a collection of Schulich-related acts performing this year organized by venue, several of which feature free admission.
Ben Duinker wins the 2018-19 Teaching Award in the TA/graduate instructor category
Congratulations Ben Duinker, one of two winners of Schulich’s 2018-19 Teaching Awards in the teaching assistant/graduate instructor category!
Michael Turabian wins the 2018-19 Teaching Award in the TA/graduate instructor category
Currently a PhD student in musicology, Michael has been teaching at Schulich for the past two years. His enthusiasm for the material is obvious and contagious and even students who were not in his class have reached out to him based on their friends’ recommendations. With his passion for teaching so easily seen within his thoughtful preparation of lesson plans and syllabi, classroom engagement, and student rapport, it’s no wonder Michael is being honoured for this award.
Call for Proposals for LGBTQ2I+ History Month Presentations
We are pleased to invite Schulich faculty, staff, students, and alumni to submit proposals for presentations for inclusion in an LGBTQ2I+ History Month event. Scheduled for 28 September 2019 (7:00 p.m., Wirth Opera Studio), the event aims to highlight the accomplishments of LGBTQ2I+ musicians and music researchers past and present, while displaying the breadth and scope of work within the broader field of music.
Andrew Wan wins the 2018-19 Teaching Award in the part-time category
Equally comfortable in a teaching environment as he is performing a solo in front of thousands, Andrew Wan’s accolades are numerous. In the classroom, Andrew’s students compliment him for his unwavering and inspiring enthusiasm as well as for his ability to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s needs. His motto, “with structure comes freedom”, guides his students towards achieving artistic spontaneity and creativity within an organized plan.
Edward Klorman wins the 2018-19 Teaching Award in the full-time category
Congratulations Edward Klorman, winner of Schulich’s 2018-19 Teaching Award in the full-time category!
