/music/taxonomy/term/3785/all en /music/article/blog/conversation-ninad-puranik <p><strong>Ninad Puranik</strong> is a harmonium player and PhD researcher in Music Technology at the Schulich School of Music. As a finalist of the 2024-2025 Research Alive Student Prize, he’ll be presenting his innovative research that seeks to modernize the harmonium, an instrument integral to the performance of Hindustani music. Ninad’s research combines historical analysis with physics and music technology to develop a digital harmonium capable of executing the varied temperaments, pitch glides, and ornamentations characteristic of the Hindustani musical genre. </p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:36:48 +0000 mikaela.germani@mcgill.ca 84965 at /music /music/article/blog/conversation-kalen-smith <p>Kalen Smith (MMus, BMus ‘23) is a harpist and composer at the Schulich School of Music. His piece, <em>Distant Paths</em>, was written as a composer-in-residence and was premiered by the Contemporary Music Ensemble (CME) on December 4, 2024 (read the concert review <a href="https://panm360.com/en/gig_review/schulich-jouez-dans-la-neige-avec-lensemble-de-musique-contemporaine/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>). As the title suggests, the work juxtaposes tonality and atonality, movement and stasis, weaving a vivid tapestry of textures and colours.</p> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:44:35 +0000 mikaela.germani@mcgill.ca 84916 at /music /music/article/blog/althea-sullycole-joins-schulich-school-music-faculty <p>From conducting fieldwork in Senegal to podcasting, <a href="/music/althea-sullycole" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Dr. Althea SullyCole’s</a> career in music has been incredibly diverse. She studied her primary instrument, the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp, for three years in Dakar, Senegal, and has performed both as a soloist and alongside renowned musicians from around the world. Her passion in organology led to her work with the Metropolitan Museum of Art and currently, Dr.</p> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:37:41 +0000 mikaela.germani@mcgill.ca 84866 at /music /music/article/blog/conversation-charlotte-van-barr <p>Charlotte Van Barr's journey at the Schulich School of Music and �������� is a testament to her diverse passions and commitment to interdisciplinary learning. Beginning her studies in violin performance due to her love for orchestra and music, she soon found herself yearning to explore beyond her program. This curiosity led her to pursue a minor in Psychology, which eventually evolved into a double degree, allowing her to merge her interests in the two fields.</p> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:15:34 +0000 devon.wilkinson@mcgill.ca 84338 at /music /music/article/blog/highlights-2023-2024-edi-committee <p>The Schulich School of Music's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee continues to champion an inclusive and equitable environment. The committee's mission is to foster an educational space where all students, faculty, and staff feel valued and supported, regardless of their background or identity. You can learn more about the mandate of the EDI committee on our <a href="/music/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion">website</a>.</p> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:21:58 +0000 devon.wilkinson@mcgill.ca 83820 at /music /music/article/blog/schulich-alumni-making-their-mark <div></div> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:17:40 +0000 janet.edwards@mcgill.ca 83660 at /music /music/article/blog/conversation-dorian-bandy <p>With a repertoire spanning four centuries and six instruments, and leading a fiercely varied career as a conductor, baroque violinist, and historical keyboardist, Professor Dorian Komanoff Bandy has an extensive record of musical excellence.</p> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:21:25 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83616 at /music /music/article/blog/2023-2024-teaching-award-winner-theodora-nestorova <p>Congratulations to Theodora Nestorova, graduate instructor in the Performance & Research Departments, winner of Schulich's 2023-2024 <a href="/music/people-research/honours/teaching-awards">Teaching Award</a> in the Graduate Instructor Category!</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 18:05:49 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83556 at /music /music/article/blog/2023-2024-teaching-award-winner-anja-burmeister <p>Congratulations to Anja Burmeister, part-time professor in the Music Performance department, winner of Schulich's 2023-2024 <a href="/music/people-research/honours/teaching-awards">Teaching Award</a> in the Part-Time Category!</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 18:06:23 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83557 at /music /music/article/blog/2023-2024-teaching-award-winner-martha-de-francisco <p>Congratulations to Martha de Francisco, full-time associate professor in the Music Research department and area coordinator in Sound Recording, winner of Schulich's 2023-2024 <a href="/music/people-research/honours/teaching-awards">Teaching Award</a> in the Full-Time Category!</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 18:05:11 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83555 at /music /music/article/blog-faculty-research/conversation-jacqueline-leclair <p>Associate Professor of oboe at the Schulich School of Music, Jacqueline Leclair specializes in the study and performance of new music. Beyond our classrooms, she can frequently be heard as a soloist and performing with ensembles internationally. Her world premiere recording of <a href="https://www.rogerreynolds.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Roger Reynolds</a>’ Journey (a concerto dedicated to Dr. Leclair herself!) was released on April 19 as part of Wind Concertos, an upcoming album celebrating the trailblazing work of the illustrious composer. And there is more!</p> Sun, 05 May 2024 13:30:00 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83512 at /music /music/article/blog/conversation-robert-spade <p>For the past two decades, Robert Spade has dedicated his career to community building. He spent several years valiantly working as a firefighter, a child and youth worker, and as a cultural advisor for many institutions and organizations. In addition to these already numerous hats, he also enjoys painting, beading, songwriting and describes himself as a “sun dancer, traditional dancer, and drum keeper”. </p> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83439 at /music /music/article/blog-faculty-research/conversation-julie-cumming <p>As women all over the world are being remembered and celebrated in honour of International Women’s Day, it seems to be the perfect occasion to look back on women’s prominent role in music throughout time. Coming from a line of astounding feminists herself, who better to consult on the question than Julie Cumming.</p> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:49:58 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83174 at /music /music/article/blog/conversation-jack-kelly <p>The art of recording and disseminating music is relatively new. But over the past 100 years, talented engineers have learned to create unique audial experiences that are often as creative as the very music they are capturing.  </p> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:10:26 +0000 Schulich Communications 83131 at /music /music/article/alumni-blog/conversation-kristin-franseen <p>We often turn to critics, commentators, biographers, and musicologists to help us deepen our connection to our favourite musical works. And the most prolific of these interpreters can create a lasting impression in the cultural zeitgeist – for better or for worse.<br /> <br /></p> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:25:28 +0000 Schulich Communications 82793 at /music