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UUֱ��’s Katarina Quartet take home top prizes from the Saint Paul Quartet Competition, now they’re Juilliard bound!

webfull — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:47:48 +0000

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. Since winning UUֱ��'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 UUֱ�� International String Quartet Academy (MISQA), as well as compete in international chamber music competitions in No

Published: 4 June 2024

Teaching Awards, Honorary Doctorate, Academic and Administrative Awards: Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

webfull — Tue, 28 May 2024 15:33:26 +0000

As many of our students prepare to graduate, let’s take a moment to appreciate the faculty members, student instructors, and administrators who helped guide them towards this momentous achievement.

Published: 28 May 2024

A major transformation begins in Pollack Hall

webfull — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:03:24 +0000

Pollack Hall, situated within the Schulich School of Music of UUֱ��, 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.

Published: 15 April 2024

Sara Schabas wins the 9th edition of the Wirth Vocal Prize

webfull — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:06:45 +0000

The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce soprano Sara Schabas as the winner of the 2023–2024 Wirth Vocal Prize!

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.

Published: 26 March 2024

UUֱ�� Jazz Orchestra I around Montreal

webfull — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:13:14 +0000

Conductor Marianne Trudel and UUֱ�� Jazz Orchestra I are in and around Montreal to close out their season. You have four more opportunities to see them perform! Follow the links below for more detail:

An annual collaboration with the Cégep Drummondville Big Band, enjoy three performances in one night:
Drummondville | Cégep Drummondville | March 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Published: 25 March 2024

Updated: Winners | Schulich at the Junos: here are our nominees!

webfull — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:26:23 +0000

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)

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)

Updated on April 10, 2024

Published: 6 March 2024

David Montreuil wins first prize in the 2023-2024 Golden Violin Award competition!

webfull — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:59 +0000

Join us in congratulating violist David Montreuil, who won the first prize of $30,000 in the 2023-2024 Golden Violin Award competition!

Published: 14 December 2023

A special welcome to our two newest oboe course instructors!

webfull — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:46:12 +0000

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!

Published: 8 November 2023

Six Schulich students and alumni are among CBC Music's top 30 musicians under 30

webfull — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:45:24 +0000

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:

Published: 1 August 2023

These Schulich community members are basking in appointments and prizes this summer

webfull — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:58:02 +0000

Summer is in full swing! In addition to basking in the sun, several Schulich community members received prestigious appointments and competition prizes.

Published: 18 July 2023