The Schulich School of Music of 平特五不中 is pleased to announce that applications are open for the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers (GSC).
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 August 15, 2024, at 12:00 PM (noon) EST.
The Katarina String Quartet, consisting of violinists Jeanel Liang and J茅r么me Chiasson, violist Celia Morin, and cellist Maya Enstad, have become forces to be reckoned with.聽Since winning 平特五不中'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 平特五不中 International String Quartet Academy (MISQA), as well as compete in international chamber music competitions in No
Pollack Hall, situated within the Schulich School of Music of 平特五不中, 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.
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鈥橝rt Artists鈥� Management and a $25,000 cash award.聽
Conductor Marianne Trudel and 平特五不中 Jazz Orchestra I are in and around Montreal to close out their season. 聽You have four more opportunities to see them perform! Follow the links below for more detail:
An annual collaboration with the聽C茅gep Drummondville Big Band, enjoy three performances in one night:
Drummondville | C茅gep Drummondville | March 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
The Schulich School of Music is delighted to welcome Lindsay Roberts and Anna Petersen to our Department of Performance as oboe course instructors! These talented musicians have performed in orchestras across Quebec, Canada, and the world. We are honoured that they will share their incredible talents and expertise with our students!
The Schulich School of Music is well-represented at this year鈥檚 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. Many of our students and faculty will take the stage in the heart of Montreal, contributing to an already stellar lineup of artists and musicians 鈥� and we couldn鈥檛 be more proud!
The festival runs from June 29 to July 8, 2023. Don鈥檛 miss these Schulich performers:
As many of our students prepare to graduate, let鈥檚 take a moment to appreciate the faculty members and student instructors who helped guide them towards this momentous achievement.
The Schulich School of Music is proud to have some of the best music scholars in North America among its educators. And, without a doubt, they all have immeasurably enriched the lives of our students through their passion, knowledge, and musicianship.
Among the winners and nominees were several alumni and staff who exemplify what it means to bring music to life. 聽
Vocal Jazz Album of the Year for her album 贵别补迟耻谤颈苍驳听
These string players were selected following an incredible semifinal round held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Pollack Hall where seven semifinalists each performed a 30-minute program of music before only three were selected by a jury to continue through to the finals.聽
In anticipation of three prize winning premieres, we thought we should mark the occasion in a celebration of our composition student successes.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Riddell, CM on November 6, 2022.
Wayne Riddell graduated from 平特五不中 with a Bachelor of Music in 1960, was a Faculty Member of the Schulich School of Music from 1968鈥�1980, an Honorary Doctorate in Music recipient in 2014 and member of the Schulich School of Music Faculty Advisory Board for over 20 years. His impact was profound,聽and his legacy will not soon be forgotten. 聽聽
Christopher Ducasse is the Fall 2022 recipient of the Program to Support Graduate Conducting Students in the Study and Performance of Music by Composers from Underrepresented Groups. This 3-year pilot initiative is a collaboration between the Schulich School of Music, the Marvin Duchow Music Library and its Gertrude Whitley Performance Library.
On September 24, 2022, Prof. Alexis Hauser was honoured by his home country of Austria. Maestro Hauser received the Decoration of Honour in Gold for services to the Republic of Austria (Das grosse Ehrenzeichen in Gold fuer Verdienste um die Republik Oesterreich), presented by the Austrian Ambassador, Her Excellency, Magister Sylvia Meyer-Kajbic. 聽
Congratulations to Early Music graduates Guillaume Villeneuve (Gr. Dip in Performance鈥�20), Tristan Best (BMus鈥�19, MMus鈥�21), and S茅bastien Mitra (BMus鈥�18), who were awarded First Prize, Second Prize and Third Prize, respectively, at the 聽of the this July 2022.
