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Every week, the Schulich School of Music sees musicians from all over Montrealcome together to learn about the music of Brazil. In a ten-week free workshop directed by guitarist Rodrigo Simões (through support of Schulich'sJazz Performance and Music Education areas), a group of over 20 participants has the chance to learn the ins-and-outs ofsamba, Baiaõ andmaxixe on their main instruments, as well as perform supporting roles on a variety of percussion instruments.

Published on: 16 Feb 2018

Simone McIntosh (M.Mus 2017) continues her streak of successes with an upcoming appearance singing the title role inRossini's "La Cenerentola." The production, which will be put on by Vancouver Opera in the spring, will be McIntosh's first mainstage appearance in a lead role.

After graduating from Schulich (where she won the 2016 Wirth Vocal Prize), she has gone on to work in theCanadian Opera Company's Studio Ensemble for the 2017/18 season, among other notable national appearances.

Published on: 14 Feb 2018

Article from the VRƵ Reporter

It’s a first and only for one night: The Schulich School of Music’s VRƵ Symphony Orchestra (MGSO) will perform under the baton of Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Music Director Maestro Kent Nagano on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Maison symphonique.

Published on: 9 Feb 2018

The winners of the have been announcedand many faculty members and alumni took home awards this year!

Read here for a list of artists that have a connection with Schulich.Not listed are the many faculty members and alumni who perform in the many nominated orchestras.

Concert de l'année - Montréal
Yannick Nézet-Séguin (honorary doctorate) forUne page d'histoire: Yannick Nézet-Séguin dirige le sublime Parsifal

Published on: 8 Feb 2018

The Schulich School of Music is well-represented in the 2018 Juno Awards, with nominees appearing in three different categories. Congratulations to all of our alumni, faculty and students who released music this past year!

2018 Juno Nominees:

Classical Album of the Year (Vocal or Choral)
Philippe Sly (B.Mus 2011) & John Charles Britton - Schubert Sessions: Lieder with Guitar
Daniel Taylor (L.Mus 1992) with the Trinity Choir - The Tree of Life

Published on: 8 Feb 2018

Congratulations are in order forClaire de Sévigné (B.Mus 2009), who will appear in the Canadian Opera Company's production of Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio as character Blonde. The coloratura soprano was , where she outlines the demands of singing such a challenging role.

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Published on: 6 Feb 2018

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«Le saxophoniste Rémi Bolduc est malin, dans le sens le plus intelligent, et non diabolique, du terme. Il est également appliqué. Très appliqué même. Toujours est-il qu’il est en train de se singulariser, de se distinguer ainsi: il construit patiemment et avec constance ce qu’il faut bien nommer une oeuvre. On précisera même, en ces temps de confusion esthétique, une oeuvre de jazz.»

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Published on: 2 Feb 2018

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«Fondateur et directeur artistique de l'Orchestre symphonique de l'Agora, le jeune chef dirigera l'Orchestre Métropolitain dans l'interprétation desPlanètesde Holst fin avril.

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Published on: 2 Feb 2018

An exciting new exhibit can be explored through the Marvin Duchow Library at VRƵ– "."

The exhibit explores the evolving role of women in the popular song industry of the era, and includes many pieces from the 19th-century French sheet music collection of the Library.

Published on: 31 Jan 2018

In a recent CBC Music feature article, Opera VRƵ alumniLara Ciekiewicz (M.Mus 2008) discussed five pieces that influenced her, including pieces by Dvorák, Stephen Fearing and more.

Those looking to hear Ciekiewicz livewill soon have a chance, as she will make her debut performanceas Tatyanain Calgary Opera's production of Tchaikovsky'sEugene Onegin, which begins February 3.

Published on: 31 Jan 2018

Dr. Huntington (Skip) Sheldon (1930-2018) was an iconic figure in the history of the Schulich School of Music and VRƵ as a whole. In addition to a long teaching legacy in the Faculty of Medicine, he made significant contributions to the universityas a philanthropist.As a result of Dr. Sheldon's generous donations, the Redpath organ was constructed and installed, and the project to build the Elizabeth Wirth Music Building was launched.

In addition, Dr. Sheldon served on the Music Facutly's advisory board for many years.

Published on: 31 Jan 2018

As part of our Schulich in Concert series,Professor Hank Knox will be performing a concert January 31st at 7:30 pm in Redpath Hall. To learn more about the background of the concert, we held an email interview with Hank.

What inspired the title of your concert, “Original and Happy Freaks”?

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Published on: 25 Jan 2018

As part of the 6th annual by theOrchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) on August 12, 2017,Schulich School of Music bassoon faculty members StéphaneLévesque and Martin Mangrum took part in the world premiere of Simon Leclerc's'Concerto Grosso for Five Bassoons, Contrabassoon, Stringsand Timpani', along with OSM bassoon colleaguesand guest bassoonistCarlo Colombo of the Lyon Opera Orchestra.

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Published on: 23 Jan 2018

The Schulich School of Music is delighted to announce thatviolinistViolaine Melançonwill be joining the string faculty as Associate Professor,beginning August 1st, 2018.

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Published on: 23 Jan 2018

Currently, Dr. Lisa Lorenzino, Professor of Music Education, isin southern Chile with seven current and former Schulich Schoolof Music Students as part of the Youth Orchestra of the AmericasGlobal Leaders Program.After three days of seminars andmeetings, the students have moved to a variety of locationsthroughout southern Chile to keep students active in freeafter-school music programs designed to empower youth. They will also be active as performers in the various communities.

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Published on: 17 Jan 2018

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