This year Schulich alumni and faculty have been honoured in the 68th Grammy Awards, the 77th Emmy Awards, and the 29th Annual Prix Opus! Several alumni also received nominations for the 55th JUNO Awards, held on March 28, 2026. Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees!
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Published on: 17 Apr 2026
Image: Opera McGill's 2024 production of Cendrillon by Jules Massenet | Photographer: Stephanie Sedlbauer
The Schulich School of Music of McGill University has retained its position as the top music and performing arts institution in Canada, according to the QS World University Rankings, released on March 25, 2026.
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Published on: 10 Apr 2026
Each summer, the Schulich School of Music offers a range of learning opportunities designed for musicians and music enthusiasts at different stages of their artistic journey.
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Published on: 8 Apr 2026
Image: McGill Symphony Orchestra and McGill Choirs at Maison symphonique | Photographer: Tam Photography
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Published on: 2 Apr 2026
Image | Top row: Tsubasa Muramatsu (violin), Nathan Emans (viola), Sieun Layla Park (violin)
Middle Row: Amos Friesen (cello), Joey Machin (violin), Meagan Foster (percussion)
Bottom Row: Zoe McCormick (soprano), Joseph Tsao (violin), François Lamontagne (cello)
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Published on: 2 Apr 2026
The Wirth Vocal Prize for vocal performance was established in 2015 through the extraordinary generosity of Elizabeth Wirth to the Schulich School of Music of McGill University, along with new Student Excellence Awards, and an innovative Student Initiatives Fund. Awarded yearly since its inception, the Wirth Vocal Prize recognizes a voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent and significant promise for an international career.
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Published on: 18 Feb 2026
The Golden Violin Award was established in 2006 by businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich, a year after he donated $20 million to McGill’s Schulich School of Music. Made of pewter and gold plate, the Golden Violin remains on permanent display in McGill’s Marvin Duchow Music Library. This year marks the monumental 20th edition of the Golden Violin Award.
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Published on: 9 Dec 2025
Philippe Leroux, composer and associate professor in Music Research at the Schulich School of Music, has been awarded the 2025 Donaueschinger Musiktage Orchesterpreis (Orchestra Prize) for his new work Paris, Banlieue. In his composition, Leroux addresses the web of relationships between central Paris and its suburbs—especially with regard to the movements of people triggered by their daily work.
Published on: 11 Nov 2025
We are excited to announce that Drs Liliana Araújo and Andrea Creech have been named recipients of a John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) award from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation. The JELF is a highly competitive competition designed to attract and support leading researchers working on innovative topics across Canadian universities and research institutes.
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Published on: 11 Oct 2025
Three jazz combos and their coaches were recognized in Downbeat's 48th annual Student Music Awards. Congratulations to this year’s winners:
Leo Codiga and the Southwest Corridor, Undergraduate College Winners
Published on: 15 Jul 2025
Two exceptional doctoral candidates from McGill University's Schulich School of Music, Joseph Chang (DMus) and Jonathan Munro (DMus), have been awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship in recognition of their innovative research. This award provides up to $50,000 per year for up to three years, supporting outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.
Published on: 15 Jul 2025
Professor Michael McMahon has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions in the art song and opera communities. His work as a vocal coach and collaborative pianist has left a mark on musicians nationally and internationally.
The Order of Canada, presented by the governor general, honours people who have made extraordinary contributions to the nation. Those honoured are innovators and trailblazers who, through passion for their field, have exemplified a desire to enrich the lives of others.
Published on: 10 Jul 2025
Congratulations to two Schulich School of Music alumni on their recent tenureship and appointment respectively with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra!
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Published on: 9 Jun 2025
This year at convocation, an honorary doctorate will be awarded to Dr. Jocelyne M. Guilbault. Read more about Dr. Guilbault and the other honorary degree recipients in the McGill Reporter’s article.
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Published on: 28 May 2025
Professors Richard King and Stephen McAdams of the Schulich School of Music have been awarded two of McGill University’s most prestigious internal research distinctions: the James McGill Professor (JMP) and Distinguished James McGill Professor (DJMP) awards, respectively.
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Published on: 30 Apr 2025
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