Sam Newsome: 鈥楽ome things just are鈥�
(Blog post by Chris Maskell)
On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, saxophonist Sam Newsome will be performing with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, 91丝瓜视频 Jazz Orchestra I and other guests at 7:30 p.m. in Pollack Hall. In anticipation of this concert, Schulich graduate student Chris Maskell spoke to Newsome to learn more about his life and music.
Une Luxuese Chauve-Souris
Aujourd鈥檋ui, les paradigmes ont chang茅. On ne va plus 脿 Opera 91丝瓜视频 pour d茅nicher des talents d鈥檌ci, dont les meilleurs iront ensuite 脿 l鈥橝telier d鈥檕p茅ra avant de se faire entendre 脿 l鈥檌nternational. On y entend une panoplie de gens venus de partout pour 茅tudier 脿 Montr茅al. Ils donnent un spectacle de niveau souvent quasiment professionnel.
Schulich Brass named to semi-finals in the National Trumpet Competition
The 91丝瓜视频 Trumpet Ensemble, let by Professor Richard Stoelzel,聽has advanced to the semi finals of the National Trumpet Competition to be held in March 2017 in Denver,Colorado. In addition, Francis LaPorte and Brent Proseus have advanced to the semi finals of the National Trumpet Competition College Solo Division.聽
Rashaan Allwood Prizewinner in the Wadden International Organ Competition
Rashaan Allwood, a student of Professor聽Hans-Ola Ericsson,聽was awarded second prize at the聽Wadden International Organ Competition in Denmark this past weekend. 聽HIs award of聽75.000 Danish Krona is approximately $14,000 Canadian. 聽鈥淚 am indeed very proud of 聽Rashaan whose聽shows exceptional hard work,talent, and determination," said Prof.
An Interview with Trombonist Peter Sullivan, Soloist with the 91丝瓜视频 Wind Orchestra
Blog post by Chris Maskell
Russell Wustenberg, a bridge between director and performer
Blog post by Chris Maskell
As Opera 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 landmark 60th season continues into the New Year, the momentum of its programming isn鈥檛 letting up. With major events on the horizon such as next weekend鈥檚 production of Die Fledermaus at the Monument-National and the subsequent Opera B!nge festival, both Schulich students and faculty alike have busy schedules.
Coming Up: A four-concert George Enescu Festival February 3-5, 2017
In this piece, George Ensescu festival organizer Ilya Poletaev discusses his passion for the music of the composer and his motivations for organizing this first festival dedicated to his music with Schulich graduate student Chris聽Maskell. 聽
Riffing on a Legend: Jazz Concert Inspired by Martin Luther King Junior
Jazz musicians paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with a concert based on his speeches and words. The concert at 91丝瓜视频 used speeches by the civil rights leader as an auditory backdrop to the instrumental pieces.
Link to CTV News item in sidebar.聽
91丝瓜视频 performance taps the music of Martin Luther King Junior
Schulich School of Music jazz professor and grammy-nominated composer John Hollenbeck marks Martin Luther King聽Day with unique performance. 聽(Full CBC article in sidebar link)
Schulich School of Music and the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra Academy
The聽Schulich School of Music at 91丝瓜视频 is now one of the聽Canadian Opera Company聽Orchestra Academy鈥檚 collaborating organizations, joining founding participants聽The Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music聽and the聽University of Toronto鈥檚 Faculty of Music.
Pianist Madeline Weber receives Abner Martin Music Scholarship
Madeline Weber, student of Professor Marina Mdivani聽is the recipient of the $4,000 Abner Martin Music Scholarship for 2016/17.
Zi Hua Tan finalist for the Toru Takemitsu Composition Award
聽Zi Hua Tan, a Doctoral composition student of Prof. John Rea has been named a聽finalist for聽the 2017 Toru Takemitsu Composition Award. 聽Out of 115 entries from 36 countries, Zi Hua Tan鈥檚 composition, 鈥t the still point鈥β爓as chosen to be among the four finalists of the聽Toru Takemitsu Composition Award 2017.
Schulich nominees for the Prix Opus
Finalists for the Conseil qu茅b茅cois de la musique's Prix Opus were announced last Friday, and once again聽there are many nominated who are聽聽Schulich alumni and/or faculty. 聽 The Prix Opus were established in 1996 to highlight the excellence and diversity of Qu茅bec's musical offering, and are awarded in many different categories. 聽The winners will be announced in a Gala event to be held on Sunday, February 5, 2017.
Schulich Chamber Music Competition Winners Announced
The 聽Annual Schulich School of Music Chamber Music Competition took place 聽Tuesday, December 6,聽in Tanna Schulich Hall. 聽Two groups were declared winners and will travel to Europe for exchange visits to conservatories.
Rice University Students Visit Schulich School of Music
Last month, seven Rice University students traveled from Houston to Montr茅al to expand Rice鈥檚 Gateway Study of Leadership research program聽at 91丝瓜视频. Much of the time spent at 91丝瓜视频 was at the Schulich School of Music, where the students met with Interim Dean Julie Cumming, Prof.
