Schulich Alumni in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Congratulations to two Schulich School of Music alumni on their recent tenureship and appointment respectively with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra!
Congratulations to the Schulich School of Music Spring 2025 Graduates and Award Recipients!
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.
Professors Richard King and Stephen McAdams Honoured with McGill’s Top Awards
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.
Schulich Alumni Compete at the 2025 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition
The Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition, held every three years, is one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for young musicians aspiring to make their mark on the global stage. Formerly the ‘International String Quartet Competition’, the first award was presented in 1979 in Portsmouth, but Wigmore Hall, London has been home to the competition since 2010.
Schulich Alumni and Faculty at the 54th JUNO Awards!
Several Schulich faculty members and alumni are among this year’s JUNO Award winners and nominees! We are so proud to see these talented artists honoured for their contributions to Canada’s vibrant music industry.
Celebrating excellence in Canadian music, the 2025 JUNO Awards took place March 30 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
And the winner is:
The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce Kate Fogg, soprano as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize!
On Sunday, March 2, 2025 Ziggy Harris, baritone; Yiran Xing, tenor; Odile Portugais, soprano and Kate Fogg, soprano competed, and the jury named Kate Fogg as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize.
2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize Semi-Finalists
The Wirth Vocal Prize in 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.
Moving up in the ranks!
The QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on March 12, 2025, have named the Schulich School of Music of McGill University (SSoM) the top-performing arts and music institution in Canada.
Opera McGill and the McGill Baroque Orchestra Present Imeneo
This weekend, Opera McGill and the McGill Baroque Orchestra present a stunning production of George Frideric Handel’s Imeneo. As the Schulich School of Music enters finals, several students will take to the stage for a performance that doubles as their final exam—graded not only by a jury but also in front of a live audience. It’s an exciting blend of artistry and academic achievement.
A major transformation begins in Pollack Hall
Update February 2025: The reopening is scheduled for August 2026.
Celebrating Excellence: Schulich Alumni and Faculty Honoured at 2025 Prix Opus and Grammy Awards
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the 28th Annual Prix Opus and 67th Grammy Awards were held. Congratulations to all the nominees!
Celebrating Success and Accolades: Schulich’s Year-End Wrap-Up
As we approach the close of another remarkable year at the Schulich School of Music, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. This year, their dedication, creativity, and passion have brought music to life in ways that have inspired our community. From breathtaking performances to groundbreaking research, from personal milestones to collective successes, we have so much to be proud of.
Justin Saulnier Wins the 2024-2025 Golden Violin Award Competition
Congratulations to violinist Justin Saulnier for winning the 2024-2025 Golden Violin Award competition! Justin will receive a generous scholarship of $30,000 in addition to a 14-karat gold lapel pin in the miniature form of the Golden Violin.
Professor John Mac Master wins the 2024 VERA Award
John Mac Master, esteemed Canadian tenor and Associate Professor of Voice at the Schulich School of Music, is a 2024 recipient of the Voice Education Research Awareness (VERA) Award. This prestigious award is given annually by The Voice Foundation to honour distinguished individuals for their leadership, commitment to education and mentorship, and modeling of voice use and its advancement.
Alexey Shafirov Wins the 2024–2025 Classical Concerto Competition
The Schulich School of Music is thrilled to congratulate pianist Alexey Shafirov on winning the 2024–2025 Classical Concerto Competition!For over a decade, the competition has showcased outstanding musical talent and given the first prize winner the distinguished opportunity to perform with the McGill Symphony Orchestra.
