Congratulations to Prof. John Hollenbeck, winner of Schulich's 2020-2021 Teaching Award in the full-time category.
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Published on: 10 Jun 2021
The 2021 Juno Award winners have been announced, and Schulich 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 of different 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!
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Published on: 7 Jun 2021
One of the Signature projects of the McGill Bicentennial office is to celebrate 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.
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Published on: 1 Jun 2021
Chair of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMC) Board of Directors, Denny Young, announced that Jean-Sébastien Vallée has been appointed as the TMC’s eighth Artistic Director
The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir is one of Canada’s oldest, largest, and best-known choral ensembles. Founded in 1894 by Augustus Vogt, the Choir presented its first concert in Massey Hall, as part of the hall’s inaugural season, on January 15, 1895.
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Published on: 1 Jun 2021
MusicFest Canada began in 1972 with a handful of Canadian musicians who created the country’s first jazz band festival. Now, in its 49th year, this small group has grown to embrace 4 Festival Divisions, the original Canadian Stage Band Festival Jazz Division, the Choral/Vocal Jazz Division(1981) the Concert Band Division (1986) and the Orchestra/String Division (2008). MusicFest Canada — “The Nationals” — brings thousands of students and educators from across the country together, over a one-week period, to celebrate excellence in musical performance.
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Published on: 21 May 2021
Congratulations to violinist Russell Iceberg, winner of the 2020-2021 Golden Violin Award!
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Published on: 17 May 2021
Congratulations to soprano Emily Richter, winner of the 2020-2021 Wirth Vocal Prize!
On Sunday, May 16, three finalists filled Pollack Hall with songs and arias spanning three centuries of music. Soprano Jacqueline Woodley with pianist with Jennifer Szeto and lutenist Sylvain Bergeron, tenor Wesley Harrison with pianist Esther Gonthier and soprano Emily Richter with pianist Rebecca Klassen-Wiebe lit up the stage with their talent and skill.
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Published on: 17 May 2021
We are pleased to announce that the three finalists chosen to compete for the 2020-2021 Golden Violin Award are violinists Russell Iceberg, Alicia Choi, and Astrid Nakamura. These string players were selected from a stellar semi-final round held on Saturday May 15, 2021 at Pollack Hall.
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Published on: 16 May 2021
We are pleased to announce that the three finalists chosen to compete for the 2020-2021 Wirth Vocal Prize (in performance order) are soprano Jacqueline Woodley, tenor Wesley Harrison, and soprano Emily Richter. These singers were selected from the stunning semi-final round held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Pollack Hall.
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Published on: 15 May 2021
The 2020-2021 Golden Violin Award will be given out to one extraordinary string player this weekend.
Semi-Final: Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (Webcast from Pollack Hall)
Final: Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (Webcast from Pollack Hall)
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Published on: 12 May 2021
The 2020-2021 Wirth Vocal Prize competition takes place this weekend and will forever change the life of one young singer from the Schulich School of Music of McGill University.
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Semi-Final Round: Friday, May 14, 2021, 7:00 PM (Webcast from Pollack Hall)
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Final Round: Sunday, May 16, 2021, 2:00 PM, (Webcast from Pollack Hall)
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Published on: 12 May 2021
CIRMMT's former Directors Marcelo Wanderley and Isabelle Cossette, pay hommage to an unforgettable man.
Joel Chadabe, CIRMMT's lifetime member and member of the Centre's International Advisory Board, passed away on Sunday, May 02. He was 82.
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Published on: 6 May 2021
Writer Sarah Lebeau explores how technology is transforming musical practice at the Schulich School of Music.
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Published on: 5 May 2021
Congratulations to all who received prizes at the 24th edition of the Conseil québécois de la musique’s Opus Awards! Many of the laureates were from the Schulich Community, and we couldn't be prouder. The ceremony celebrated the inspired resilience of the Quebec music scene during the 2019-2020 season, which included musical projects presented both before and since the pandemic began.
Published on: 16 Feb 2021
Professor Brian Cherney has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada (OOC)
Being recognized "for his lifelong devotion to Canadian music, as an internationally renowned composer, educator and scholar", the Schulich School of Music congratulates Prof. Brian Cherney for this momentous appointment to the Order of Canada.
About Brian Cherney
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Published on: 15 Jan 2021
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