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Congratulations to dz(currentPhD), winner ofthe 2020-2021 recipient of the Andrew Svoboda Prize for Orchestral Composition!Chelsea’s orchestral pieceis slated to bepremiered by the ֱbվ Symphony Orchestraduringthe 2022-2023 season.

Studying composition with Jean Lesage, she is anambassador for the kind of creativity and exploration that fuels the composition area.

Published on: 23 Jul 2021

The winners of theAndrew Svoboda Prize for Orchestral Compositionand theLuba Zuk Piano Duo Composition Prizehave been announced.

dz(current PhD) receives the Andrew Svoboda Prize forOrchestralComposition, andܴܳDzԲ(current DMus) receives the Luba Zuk Piano Duo Composition Prize.

Published on: 23 Jul 2021

After 200 years of trail-blazing research and innovation, ֱbվ continues to look towards the future. In the, some of ֱbվ’stopresearcherscraft their own answers to the question:What will be the biggest change in your field over the next 25 years?

Published on: 22 Jul 2021

Congratulations to Prof. Marcelo Wanderley on his accomplishment as the most cited author over the entire lifetime of the New Interfaces in Musical Expressions (NIME) conference. With students and colleagues, he has co-authored 48 NIME papers presented at 17 conferences which had a total of 1,391 citations over 20 years [Fasciani & Goode, 2021. p. 24]. In addition, Wanderley has also co-authored the first- and third-most-citedarticles in the history of NIME.

Published on: 13 Jul 2021

Congratulations to Chooi Chong, winner of the 2020-2021International Grant Writing Competition for master's students — Music Research


Chooi Chong received$5,000 towards her graduate studies for her grant proposal,"The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in Postcolonial Context."

Curious to learn more about Chooi and her research, we asked some questions over email...


How has being a Schulich student influenced you and your research?

Published on: 18 Jun 2021

Congratulations to Christopher Keach, winner of the 2020-2021International Grant Writing Competition for master'sstudents —Performance

Trumpeter Christopher Keachreceived$5,000 towards his graduate studies for hisgrant proposal,"Trumpet Music by Women Composers: A Detailed Database to Promote Greater Diversity in Trumpet Repertoire."

Curious to learn more about Christopherand his research, we asked some questions over email...


What made you choose Schulich for your studies?

Published on: 18 Jun 2021

Congratulations to Hester Bell-Jordan, winner of the 2020-2021International Grant Writing Competition for doctoral students —Music Research


Hester Bell-Jordan received$11,000 towards herdoctoral studies for her grant proposal,"'Notorious ladies'and 'charming daughters': Gender and Work in Piano Making and Music Publishing around 1800."

Curious to learn more about Hester and her research, we asked some questions over email...


How has being a Schulich student influenced you and your research?

Published on: 18 Jun 2021

Congratulations to Alicia Choi, winner of the 2020-2021International Grant Writing Competition for doctoral students — Performance


Violinist Alicia Choi received$11,000 towards her doctoral studies for her grant proposal,"The String Quartet Seminar: An Underutilized Course Format in Higher-Education."

Curious to learn more about Alicia and her research, we asked some questions over email...


What led you to this particular topic?

Published on: 18 Jun 2021

ʱܲDzԾDavid Therrien Brongo(current DMus) wins at the Prixd’Europe2021.

The109thedition of theprestigiousConcours Prixd’Europetook placeJune 6 – 11, 2021at theChapellehistoriquedu Bon-Pasteurin Montreal, bringing together top musical talent.Thejury was comprised of renowned artists soprano Marie-Danielle Parent (Prixd’Europe1980), cellist Carole Sirois, musicologist and oboist Michel Duchesneau, pianist Michel Franck (Prixd’Europe1977), and orchestral and choral conductorLouis Lavigueur, C.Q..

Published on: 16 Jun 2021

Congratulations to Max Henry, winner of Schulich's 2020-2021 Teaching Award in theTeaching Assistant/Graduate Instructor Category.

As Teaching Assistant forMUAR 392 (Popular Music after 1945), Maxshowed aneagerness to support the instructor andstudents in whatever way. he could. Whether it bebyassisting in the “live” classroom by monitoring the chat, responding directly to students, reading theirquestions/comments out loud, or participating in classroom dialogue, it was clear that he was there to help.

Published on: 10 Jun 2021

Congratulations to ԲԾڱѱ԰, winner of Schulich's 2020-2021 Teaching Award in theMUAR Teaching Assistant/Graduate Instructor Category.

Throughout the past yearteachingMUAR 392 (Popular Music after 1945) — her third time leading the course —Jennifer hasproven to be an engaging and knowledgeable instructor with a commitment to and command of the material.Though students are immersed in popular culture on adaily basis, she strives to help them make senseof thevast amount ofpopular musicaccessible at their fingertips.

Published on: 10 Jun 2021

Congratulations toDonny Kennedy, winner of Schulich's 2020-2021 Teaching Award in the part-time category.

A dedicated educator in the Jazz Area since 2004,saxophonistDonnyhas been the small ensemble coordinator since he started,organizing 20-25combos annually, as well as teaching Jazz Arranging. Students remark on his leadership, experience, and understanding in fulfilling his responsibilities fora host of undergraduate and graduate courses as well as for the designand development ofthe curriculumformusic education or performance majors.

Published on: 10 Jun 2021

Congratulations to Prof.John Hollenbeck, winner of Schulich's 2020-2021 Teaching Award in the full-time category.

Published on: 10 Jun 2021

The winnershave been announced, andSchulich faculty, students, and alumni can be found on the list of nominees and winners. From Vocal Jazz Album of the year to various Classical Albums of the Year, the Schulich community has appeared in a number ofdifferent award categories.

Congratulations to all who contributed to creating and sustaining music and the recording industry in Canada — here's to continued successes bringing music to life!

Published on: 7 Jun 2021

One of the Signatureprojects of the ֱbվ Bicentennial office istocelebrate and recognize the contributions of staff (academic and faculty) of the University, past and present.

As part of the Bicentennial Celebrations, staff and faculty members were asked to nominate the Unsung Heroes in their department — the less-recognized faculty and staff who have shaped the community and made a lasting impact.

Published on: 1 Jun 2021

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