3D audio boosts sound enjoyment with artificial intelligence
This article was published in the Financial Post on September 8, 2017.
"Matthew Boerum is co-founder and CEO of Audible Reality, Inc., a developer of a 3D software solution that creates an immersive experience for anyone using headphones. With Audible Reality, users can experience another person’s voice or music as if they were in the same room.
CBC/ş«ąúÂăÎč Internship: a great opportunity for Schulich students!
(Blog post by Chris Maskell)
Announcing the launch of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers
The Schulich School of Music of ş«ąúÂăÎč is proud to announce the first edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. The late Dr. Graham Sommer, an alumnus of ş«ąúÂăÎč’s Faculty of Medicine as well as an accomplished pianist and ardent music lover, made a gift to create a biennial competition for young Canadian composers, with a focus on chamber music.
Dean Brenda Ravenscroft begins her mandate at the Schulich School of Music
Professor Brenda Ravenscroft is the new Dean of the Schulich School of Music. Formerly Associate Dean in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University, and Professor of Music Theory and Analysis, Prof. Ravenscroft began her mandate at Schulich in July of 2017. Prof. Ravenscroft taught Music Theory at ş«ąúÂăÎč’s Faculty of Music from 1991 to 1993, and has maintained close ties with ş«ąúÂăÎč colleagues through research and teaching interests.
In memoriam of Professor Eleanor Stubley
To honour Eleanor’s devotion to students at the Schulich School of Music and by request of her family, donations can be made to the Eleanor Stubley Recording Prize by visiting ş«ąúÂăÎč’s Giving Site or by calling ş«ąúÂăÎč directly at 514-398-5000.Â
Montreal tabla virtuoso Shawn Mativetsky releases new solo album
Earlier this year, ş«ąúÂăÎč percussion faculty member Shawn Mativetsky released Rivers, a traditional Indian classical solo tabla album – making him the first Quebec-based artist to do so. Featuring George Koller on dilruba, the disc features traditional repertoire from North India passed onto Mativetsky
Vermont cellist Joshua Morris’s golden year
<Article from ş«ąúÂăÎč News - Alumni Magazine>
As a master’s student at ş«ąúÂăÎč, Joshua Morris, MMus’17, often walked through the music library where a Golden Violin sculpture sits on display.
The display case includes the names of the winners of the annual Golden Violin Competition – one of the most significant music prizes in Canada, which comes with a $25,000 cash award.“
Nicolas Ellis, le Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois de la direction d’orchestre!
Article provenant du Devoir
"Alors qu’il passait son baccalauréat de piano, Nicolas Ellis a monté en 2012, pendant le Printemps érable, l’« Orchestre de la solidarité sociale ». Cinq ans plus tard, il se voit confier par Yannick Nézet-Séguin l’Orchestre Métropolitain pour cinq concerts d’été, dont, ce jeudi, l’emblématique concert au chalet du Mont-Royal.
Le fabuleux été de Simon Rivard
Article provenant de La Presse +
"Depuis quelques semaines, les nuits de Simon Rivard sont courtes et composées de rêves dans lesquels il lit des partitions musicales. Et pour cause. Le jeune chef d’orchestre de 27 ans n’a eu qu’une semaine de préavis pour se préparer à vivre l’aventure estivale de l’Orchestre de la Francophonie.
Schulich School of Music graduates win 2nd and 3rd prizes at the 2017 Stepping Stone
The Schulich School of Music was well represented at this year's Canadian Music Competition Stepping Stone, with alums Tristan Longval-Gagné (L. Mus.'10) and Antoine Malette-Chénier (Grad Dip'17) winning respectively Second and Third Steinway & Sons Prizes. The Stepping Stone event was held this year at the Schulich School of Music, in Tanna Schulich Hall, from June 27th to July 5th.
ORA Sound : Un matériau révolutionnaire pour les haut-parleurs du futur?
Article provenant de La Presse +
"Découvert en 2004, ce qui a mené à l’octroi d’un prix Nobel de physique en 2010, le graphène est un matériau aux propriétés presque irréelles, mais aux applications concrètes encore peu visibles. Ora Sound, une jeune entreprise montréalaise, tente de révolutionner l’industrie du haut-parleur en s’appuyant sur lui.
Andrew Crust, MMus'12, hired as Assistant Conductor of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Conductor of the Memphis Youth Symphony
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra recently announced the appointment of Andrew Crust, MMus'12, as Assistant Conductor of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Conductor of the Memphis Youth Symphony.
In conversation with Felix Hong, winner of the Prix d'Europe 2017
(Blog post by Chris Maskell)
