Elie Boissinot awarded Hnatyshyn Foundation Developing Artist Grant
Congratulations to cellist Elie Boissinot (B.Mus 2020), who was recently awarded聽a聽Hnatyshyn Foundation Developing Artist Grant valued at $10,000! Open to post-secondary students across Canada in their penultimate or final year, the grants were established to "foster excellence in new talent." About this success, Elie said "It is a great privilege and honour to be selected to receive such a prestigious grant!
L'alto au f茅minin selon Marina Thibeault
Nomm茅e R茅v茅lation Radio-Canada pour la saison 2016-2017, l鈥檃ltiste virtuose Marina Thibeault se produira deux fois cette fin de semaine dans le cadre de la Vir茅e classique: une fois en r茅cital et une fois au sein de l鈥橢nsemble de la Vir茅e.
In memoriam of Professor Kenneth Woodman
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Kenneth Woodman (1938-2018) after a long battle with cancer.
Schulich professors receive SSHRC Insight Grants
Congratulations to several of our professors who recently received Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grants to fund a wide variety of fascinating research projects!
Schulich in CBC Music's "30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30"
Congratulations to violinist Amy Hillis (B.Mus 2012, current D.Mus) and bassoonist Kristy Tucker (M.Mus 2017), who were featured in CBC Music's annual "30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30" roundup. The list highlights some of the most promising young musicians from across Canada, acting as an annual shortlist of the country's brightest new talents in classical music.聽
2018-2019 Season is Announced
We are very excited to launch our 2018-2019聽season, with several聽brand聽new additions to the program as well as the usual favourites. Over 600 performances by members of Schulich鈥檚 vibrant musical community are on offer, presentations by our world-class researchers as well as visiting guests, masterclasses by international guest artists, a new concert series, and a new composition competition to add to our long-established list of student competitions.聽
Schulich alumni celebrate two years of jazz nights in St. Henri
Jam sessions have long been a cornerstone of jazz communities in cities around the world. In addition to offering playing and networking opportunities for the participants, they also act as a chance for anyone who shows up to celebrate the music they love.
Dean Brenda Ravenscroft profiled in the 麻豆社 Reporter
In a recent profile by the 麻豆社 Reporter, Dean聽Brenda Ravenscroft discusses her efforts over the past year at the Schulich School of Music, including establishing a diversity mandate.
Shanti Nachtergaele: The Birth of Modern Double Bass Playing at the Prague and Paris Conservatories
Congratulations to Shanti Nachtergaele, a current PhD student in the musicology program, who was awarded a Vanier Scholarship through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for her project 鈥淭he Birth of Modern Double Bass Playing at the Prague and Paris Conservatories.鈥�
Dominique Labelle to receive a 2018 Opera Canada Award
We are proud to announce that Prof.聽Dominique Labelle聽will be among the three honourees receiving the 2018 Opera Canada Awards! First announced in 2000 by聽Opera Canada's magazine, 鈥淭he Rubies鈥� were created to honour the achievements of Canadians making a significant impact in the opera world.聽
Robert Hasegawa named a William Dawson Scholar
Congratulations to Robert Hasegawa,聽Associate聽Professor of Music Theory, who has been named a William Dawson Scholar, one of 麻豆社鈥檚 most prestigious internal awards! This award recognizes a scholar who is becoming an outstanding and original researcher of world-class caliber and is poised to become a leader in their field. He will hold the award for a five-year term.
Zarin Mehta receives Honorary Doctorate at Schulich鈥檚 Spring Convocation
Two weeks ago, the聽Schulich School of Music聽had the honour in presenting聽Zarin Mehta聽with the degree of聽Doctor of Music, honoris causa.聽
Vanessa Blais-Tremblay wins the 2017-18 Teaching Award in the TA/graduate instructor category
Congratulations to聽Vanessa Blais-Tremblay聽(BMus 鈥�09, PhD forthcoming), winner of Schulich鈥檚聽2017-18 Teaching Award聽in the teaching assistant/graduate instructor category!
Simon Rivard named TSO Resident Conductor & TYSO Conductor
After distinguishing himself in a nationwide search that ended in a live audition earlier this spring, Simon Rivard聽(MMus '17) has been appointed the new Resident Conductor of the聽Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO)聽and聽Conductor of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO).聽This announcement follows a wave of other recent successes by Simon, including his inclusion o
Three Schulich vocalists win Ottawa Choral Society鈥檚 New Discoveries Auditions
Congratulations to Simone McIntosh (MMus 鈥�17), Jonah Spungin (BMus 鈥�16, MMus 鈥�18) and Anna-Sophie Neher (MMus 鈥�18) for winning first, second and third prize respectively in last week鈥檚 New Discoveries Auditions by the Ottawa Choral Society. Held every other year, the New Discoveries Auditions provides emerging vocal artists with a professional platform, broad audience exposure and career development opportunities.
