/channels/news_feeds/all/term/group_arts_culture/rss en /channels/channels/news/celebrating-success-and-accolades-schulichs-year-end-wrap-362269 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>As we approach the close of another remarkable year at the Schulich School of Music, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. This year, their dedication, creativity, and passion have brought music to life in ways that have inspired our community. From breathtaking performances to groundbreaking research, from personal milestones to collective successes, we have so much to be proud of. </p> <p>Sean Ferguson, Dean of the Schulich School of Music, shares:  </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/wrap-up_dec_2024_1920x1080.png?itok=96Vi0Nc2" width="160" height="90" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">21 </span><span class="month">December </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:31:52 +0000 webfull 205625 at /channels /channels/channels/news/professor-john-mac-master-wins-2024-vera-award-362270 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="/music/john-mac-master" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">John Mac Master</a>, esteemed Canadian tenor and Associate Professor of Voice at the Schulich School of Music, is a 2024 recipient of the Voice Education Research Awareness (VERA) Award. This prestigious award is given annually by The Voice Foundation to honour distinguished individuals for their leadership, commitment to education and mentorship, and modeling of voice use and its advancement. Previous opera recipients include Nathan Gunn, Lucine Amara, Mignon Dunn and Reri Grist. Prof.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/2c4b7a4a-2bd7-4409-99aa-3ac5f5d54866.png?itok=6dGT940X" width="160" height="151" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">19 </span><span class="month">December </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:17:19 +0000 webfull 205616 at /channels /channels/channels/news/justin-saulnier-wins-2024-2025-golden-violin-award-competition-362249 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Congratulations to violinist <strong>Justin Saulnier </strong>for winning the 2024-2025 Golden Violin Award competition! Justin will receive a generous scholarship of $30,000 in addition to a 14-karat gold lapel pin in the miniature form of the Golden Violin. In addition, he has been awarded the opportunity to <a href="/music/channels/event/schulichbon-pasteur-359208" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">perform a recital</a> at the Canadian Centre for Architecture as part of the Schulich @ Bon-Pasteur series on February 26, 2025. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/golden_violin_2024-2025_justin_saulnier.jpg?itok=UgPPjnm4" width="160" height="107" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">19 </span><span class="month">December </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:44:38 +0000 webfull 205594 at /channels /channels/channels/news/announcing-finalists-third-edition-graham-sommer-competition-362170 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The Schulich School of Music of º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ is pleased to announce five finalists for the third edition of the <strong>Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers</strong>. Established in 2017, this national competition recognizes works for chamber music formations with piano that show significant potential to engage audiences and become standard repertoire.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/gsc_news_item_1.png?itok=j5RjD82c" width="160" height="67" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">19 </span><span class="month">December </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:47:21 +0000 webfull 205573 at /channels /channels/channels/news/alexey-shafirov-wins-2024-2025-classical-concerto-competition-361299 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2>The Schulich School of Music is thrilled to congratulate pianist Alexey Shafirov on winning the 2024–2025 Classical Concerto Competition!</h2> <p>For over a decade, the competition has showcased outstanding musical talent and given the first prize winner the distinguished opportunity to perform with the º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ Symphony Orchestra. Alexey will perform with the º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ Symphony Orchestra on <strong><a href="/music/channels/event/mcgill-symphony-orchestra-359247">April 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Salle Pierre-Mercure</a>. </strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/AlexeyShafirov_cr.Yung-Hsin%20Sun.jpg?itok=8ht7aMrO" width="160" height="106" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">20 </span><span class="month">November </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:39:50 +0000 webfull 204517 at /channels /channels/channels/news/launching-third-edition-graham-sommer-competition-357762 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The Schulich School of Music of º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ is pleased to announce that applications are open for the third edition of the <b>Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers (GSC)</b>.</p> <p>Interested Canadian composers under the age of 35 (born after August 15, 1989), are invited to submit three original works (each 3-15 minutes long) by <b>August 15, 2024, </b><b>at 12:00 PM (noon) EST</b>.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/gsc_landing_page_1.png?itok=rSVIgcMg" width="160" height="67" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">19 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:39:17 +0000 webfull 200568 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-universitys-katarina-quartet-take-home-top-prizes-saint-paul-quartet-competition-now-theyre-357487 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The <strong>Katarina String Quartet</strong>, consisting of violinists <strong>Jeanel Liang</strong> and <strong>Jérôme Chiasson</strong>, violist <strong>Celia Morin</strong>, and cellist <strong>Maya Enstad</strong>, have become forces to be reckoned with. Since winning º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾'s 2022-2023 Chamber Music Competition, we have seen the young quartet participate in internationally renowned training programs, such as International Musicians Seminar (IMS) Prussia Cove and the º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ International String Quartet Academy (MISQA), as well as compete in international chamber music competitions in No</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/katarina.png?itok=Cskn4PLO" width="160" height="133" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">4 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:47:48 +0000 webfull 200352 at /channels /channels/channels/news/major-transformation-begins-pollack-hall-356728 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Pollack Hall, situated within the Schulich School of Music of º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾, is scheduled to close temporarily on May 1, 2024, to undergo extensive refurbishment of its facilities. The forthcoming major renovations aim to enhance the experience for both performers and audiences. As a prominent fixture in Montreal's cultural landscape, this hall pays tribute to the Canadian philanthropist of Ukrainian descent, Maurice Pollack. Inaugurated in 1975, the hall has not undergone significant renovations since 2000.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/phstageview_960x563.png?itok=vcn6p_GI" width="160" height="94" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">15 </span><span class="month">April </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:03:24 +0000 webfull 199439 at /channels /channels/channels/news/sara-schabas-wins-9th-edition-wirth-vocal-prize-356320 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2>The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce soprano <strong>Sara Schabas</strong> as the winner of the 2023–2024 Wirth Vocal Prize! </h2> <p>Almost a decade after its establishment by Montreal philanthropist Elizabeth Wirth, the prize is awarded annually to a Schulich School of Music voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent, and significant promise for an international career. The grand prize includes a 14-karat gold pin, a concert during the Schulich school year, a private consultation with Boulev’Art Artists’ Management and a $25,000 cash award. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/newsitem_saraschabas.png?itok=Ayby0ltP" width="160" height="94" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">26 </span><span class="month">March </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:06:45 +0000 webfull 198952 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-jazz-orchestra-i-around-montreal-356345 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Conductor Marianne Trudel and º£ÍâÖ±²¥bÕ¾ Jazz Orchestra I are in and around Montreal to close out their season.  You have four more opportunities to see them perform! Follow the links below for more detail:</p> <p style="margin-left:40px">An annual collaboration with the Cégep Drummondville Big Band, enjoy three performances in one night:<br /> <strong><a href="/music/channels/event/mcgill-jazz-orchestra-i-spectacle-de-stage-band-356351">Drummondville | Cégep Drummondville | March 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.</a></strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/jazz_orchestra_1_1130x470.png?itok=t034qUqF" width="160" height="67" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">25 </span><span class="month">March </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:13:14 +0000 webfull 198927 at /channels