The Katarina String Quartet, consisting of violinists Jeanel Liang and J茅r么me Chiasson, violist Celia Morin, and cellist Maya Enstad, have become forces to be reckoned with.听Since winning 苹果淫院'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 苹果淫院 International String Quartet Academy (MISQA), as well as compete in international chamber music competitions in No
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As many of our students prepare to graduate, let鈥檚 take a moment to appreciate the faculty members, student instructors, and administrators听who helped guide them towards this momentous achievement.听
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Pollack Hall, situated within the Schulich School of Music of 苹果淫院, 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.
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The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce soprano Sara Schabas as the winner of the 2023鈥2024 Wirth Vocal Prize!听
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鈥橝rt Artists鈥 Management and a $25,000 cash award.听
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Conductor Marianne Trudel and 苹果淫院 Jazz Orchestra I are in and around Montreal to close out their season. 听You have four more opportunities to see them perform! Follow the links below for more detail:
An annual collaboration with the听C茅gep Drummondville Big Band, enjoy three performances in one night:
Drummondville | C茅gep Drummondville | March 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
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And the winners are...
JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO) | ALBUM DE JAZZ DE L鈥橝NN脡E (SOLO)
Day Moon (Winner)
Christine Jensen (BMus鈥94, MMus鈥06)
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CLASSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR | COMPOSTITION CLASSIQUE DE L'ANN脡E
Don't Throw Your Head in Your Hands (Winner)
Nicole Liz茅e (Visiting Scholar, MMus '01)
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Updated on April 10, 2024
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Join us in congratulating violist David Montreuil, who won the first prize of $30,000 in the 2023-2024 Golden Violin Award competition!
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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!
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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:
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Summer is in full swing! In addition to basking in the sun, several Schulich community members received prestigious appointments and competition prizes.
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The Schulich School of Music is well-represented at this year鈥檚 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 鈥 and we couldn鈥檛 be more proud!
The festival runs from June 29 to July 8, 2023. Don鈥檛 miss these Schulich performers:
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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 鈥 2023 season felt like a return to form since 2020, and our students, faculty, staff, and alumni truly brought music to life.
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The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce the recipients of several composition prizes from the 2022 鈥 2023 academic year. These awards recognize students who demonstrated excellence in composition and provide them with new opportunities to share their music widely.
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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 骋别苍别谤补濒鈥檚 Academic Silver Medal. She is the first-ever Schulich student to earn this recognition at 苹果淫院.听
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As many of our students prepare to graduate, let鈥檚 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.