The Katarina String Quartet, consisting of violinists Jeanel Liang and Jérôme Chiasson, violist Celia Morin, and cellist Maya Enstad, have become forces to be reckoned with.ÌýSince winning ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's 2022-2023 Chamber Music Competition, we have seen the young quartet participate in internationally renowned training programs, such as International Musicians Seminar (IMS) Prussia Cove and the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ International String Quartet Academy (MISQA), as well as compete in international chamber music competitions in No
As many of our students prepare to graduate, let’s take a moment to appreciate the faculty members, student instructors, and administratorsÌýwho helped guide them towards this momentous achievement.Ìý
Pollack Hall, situated within the Schulich School of Music of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University, 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. Inaugurated in 1975, the hall has not undergone significant renovations since 2000.
The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce soprano Sara Schabas as the winner of the 2023–2024 Wirth Vocal Prize!Ìý
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. The grand prize includes a 14-karat gold pin, a concert during the Schulich school year, a private consultation with Boulev’Art Artists’ Management and a $25,000 cash award.Ìý
Conductor Marianne Trudel and ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Jazz Orchestra I are in and around Montreal to close out their season. ÌýYou have four more opportunities to see them perform! Follow the links below for more detail:
An annual collaboration with theÌýCégep Drummondville Big Band, enjoy three performances in one night:
Drummondville | Cégep Drummondville | March 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
And the winners are...
JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO) | ALBUM DE JAZZ DE L’ANNÉE (SOLO)
Day Moon (Winner)
Christine Jensen (BMus’94, MMus’06)
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CLASSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR | COMPOSTITION CLASSIQUE DE L'ANNÉE
Don't Throw Your Head in Your Hands (Winner)
Nicole Lizée (Visiting Scholar, MMus '01)
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Updated on April 10, 2024
Join us in congratulating violist David Montreuil, who won the first prize of $30,000 in the 2023-2024 Golden Violin Award competition!
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!
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:
Summer is in full swing! In addition to basking in the sun, several Schulich community members received prestigious appointments and competition prizes.
The Schulich School of Music is well-represented at this year’s 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 – and we couldn’t be more proud!
The festival runs from June 29 to July 8, 2023. Don’t miss these Schulich performers:
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 – 2023 season felt like a return to form since 2020, and our students, faculty, staff, and alumni truly brought music to life.
The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce the recipients of several composition prizes from the 2022 – 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, a Schulich School of Music student who is graduating from her undergraduate degree this year, is the winner of the prestigious Governor ³Ò±ð²Ô±ð°ù²¹±ô’s Academic Silver Medal. She is the first-ever Schulich student to earn this recognition at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.Ìý
As many of our students prepare to graduate, let’s 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.