A major transformation begins in Pollack Hall
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.
Sara Schabas wins the 9th edition of the Wirth Vocal Prize
The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce soprano Sara Schabas as the winner of the 2023鈥�2024 Wirth Vocal Prize!听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.
平特五不中 Jazz Orchestra I around Montreal
Conductor Marianne Trudel and 平特五不中 Jazz Orchestra I are in and around Montreal to close out their season. 听You have four more opportunities to see them perform! Follow the links below for more detail:
Updated: Winners | Schulich at the Junos: here are our nominees!
And the winners are...
JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO) | ALBUM DE JAZZ DE L鈥橝NN脡E (SOLO)Day Moon (Winner) Christine Jensen (BMus鈥�94, MMus鈥�06)
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CLASSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR | COMPOSTITION CLASSIQUE DE L'ANN脡EDon't Throw Your Head in Your Hands (Winner)
Nicole Liz茅e (Visiting Scholar, MMus '01)
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Updated: Winners | Congratulations to all the Schulich nominees for this year鈥檚 Prix Opus and GRAMMY awards!
And the winners are...
27e Prix OPUS 听 Concerts de l鈥檃nn茅e - Musiques moderne, contemporaineLe Quatuor selon Berio (Winner)
The Molinari Quartet - (Olga Ranzenhofer, violin; Antoine Bareil, violin; Fr茅d茅ric Lambert, viola; Pierre-Alain Bouvrette, cello)
David Montreuil wins first prize in the 2023-2024 Golden Violin Award competition!
Join us in congratulating violist David Montreuil, who won the first prize of $30,000 in the 2023-2024 Golden Violin Award competition!
A special welcome to our two newest oboe course instructors!
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!
Six Schulich students and alumni are among CBC Music's top 30 musicians under 30
CBC Music recently released its list of top 30 classical musicians under 30 years old. Six Schulich School of Music students and alumni were featured! These musicians were selected for their skill, discipline, and determination. Congratulations to the following exceptional performers and rising stars:
These Schulich community members are basking in appointments and prizes this summer
Summer is in full swing! In addition to basking in the sun, several Schulich community members received prestigious appointments and competition prizes.
Mezzo-soprano Jingjing Xu wins the 2022 鈥� 2023 Wirth Vocal Prize
The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce that Jingjing Xu, mezzo-soprano, is the winner of the 2022 鈥� 2023 Wirth Vocal Prize! Please join us in congratulating her on this monumental achievement.
The Schulich guide to the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal
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:
#ICYMI: A look back at the 2022 鈥� 2023 season
Many of our students recently climbed the stage for their convocation. And after they received their degrees, smiled for the cameras, and headed back to their seats, they took their first steps into an exciting new chapter of their lives.
If this past year was any indication, they will surely continue to make Schulich proud. The 2022 鈥� 2023 season felt like a return to form since 2020, and our students, faculty, staff, and alumni truly brought music to life.
Here are this year鈥檚 recipients of Schulich鈥檚 prizes in composition
The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce the recipients of several composition prizes from the 2022 鈥� 2023 academic year. These awards recognize students who demonstrated excellence in composition and provide them with new opportunities to share their music widely.
Mia-Lin Gromko wins the Governor 骋别苍别谤补濒鈥檚 Silver Medal
Mia-Lin Gromko, a Schulich School of Music student who is graduating from her undergraduate degree this year, is the winner of the prestigious Governor 骋别苍别谤补濒鈥檚 Academic Silver Medal.
Congratulations to this year鈥檚 recipients of the Schulich School of Music Teaching Awards!
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.
