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Professor David Brackett wins the Irving Lowens Book Award for his book Categorizing Sound: Genre and Twentieth-Century Popular Music
We are proud to announce that Professor David Brackett recently won the Irving Lowens Book Award, for his book Categorizing Sound: Genre and Twentieth-Century Popular Music (University of California Press).
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Alumn Eric Abramovitz appointed associate principal clarinet of Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Congratulations to Eric Abramovitz (B.Mus 2016), who was recently appointed as the associate principal/Eb clarinet of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO). We spoke to him in a recent email exchange about how studying at Schulich prepared him for this position.
How did the Schulich School of Music prepare you for life as a professional musician?
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Critically acclaimed violinist Jinjoo Cho to join the Schulich School of Music string faculty
The Schulich School of Music is pleased to announce that violinist Jinjoo Cho will be joining the string faculty as Assistant Professor, beginning August 1st, 2018.
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Launch of a pilot project assessing noise exposure experienced by Schulich School of Music students
On the occasion of the World Hearing Day, the Schulich School of Music of º«¹úÂãÎè, in collaboration with the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT), announces the launch of a pilot project assessing noise exposure experienced by Schulich School of Music students.
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Students & Guest Artists from four continents convene at the Schulich School of Music at º«¹úÂãÎè for Musical Chairs 2018
The Schulich School of Music at º«¹úÂãÎè welcomes an international array of guest artists and student ensembles for the Musical Chairs Chamber Music Festival, two packed weeks of workshops, masterclasses, and performances – all open to the public.
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Dean Brenda Ravenscroft on women, diversity and accessibility in music
In November 2017, Dean Brenda Ravenscroft won the the Society for Music Theory's 2017 Outstanding Multi-Authored Publication Award for the first volume of A
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Schulich's Brazilian Jazz Workshop Unites the Montreal Music Community
Every week, the Schulich School of Music sees musicians from all over Montreal come together to learn about the music of Brazil.
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Simone McIntosh to appear in Vancouver Opera lead role
Simone McIntosh (M.Mus 2017) continues her streak of successes with an upcoming appearance singing the title role in Rossini's "La Cenerentola." The production, which will be put on by Vancouver Opera in the spring, will be McIntosh's first mainstage appearance in a lead role.
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Maestro Kent Nagano to conduct º«¹úÂãÎè Symphony Orchestra
Article from the º«¹úÂãÎè Reporter
It’s a first and only for one night: The Schulich School of Music’s º«¹úÂãÎè Symphony Orchestra (MGSO) will perform under the baton of Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Music Director Maestro Kent Nagano on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Maison symphonique.
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Schulich Winners for the 21e Prix Opus
The winners of the Conseil québécois de la musique's 21e Prix Opus have been announced and many faculty members and alumni took home awards this year!Â
Read here for a list of artists that have a connection with Schulich. Not listed are the many faculty members and alumni who perform in the many nominated orchestras.
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Schulich in the Junos 2018
The Schulich School of Music is well-represented in the 2018 Juno Awards, with nominees appearing in three different categories. Congratulations to all of our alumni, faculty and students who released music this past year!
2018 Juno Nominees:
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Opera º«¹úÂãÎè’s Lucia di Lammermoor a success!
Held January 26-29, 2018 at Monument-National, Opera º«¹úÂãÎè took to the highlands of Scotland for their latest production, Lucia di Lammermoor.
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Alumna Claire de Sévigné in 'The Abduction from the Seraglio'
Congratulations are in order for Claire de Sévigné (B.Mus 2009), who will appear in the Canadian Opera Company's production of Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio as character Blonde. The coloratura soprano was profiled last week in the Globe and Mail, where she outlines the demands of singing such a challenging role.
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Nicolas Ellis: le maestro des carrés rouges, six ans plus tard
Article provenant de la Presse.ca
« Fondateur et directeur artistique de l'Orchestre symphonique de l'Agora, le jeune chef dirigera l'Orchestre Métropolitain dans l'interprétation des Planètes de Holst fin avril.