In memoriam of Professor Winston Purdy
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of acclaimed faculty member Winston Purdy. Winston has been an Associate Professor of the Voice Faculty at the Schulich School of Music since 1973.
Nicolas Ellis remporte la Bourse de carrière Fernand-Lindsay d'une valeur de 50 000 $
Article provenant du Ludwig van Montréal.
« Le jeune chef d’orchestre Nicolas Ellis a remporté ce soir la Bourse de carrière Fernand-Lindsay, d’une valeur de 50 000 $, dans une décision unanime du jury. La soprano Samantha Louis-Jean et l’altiste Marina Thibeault ont remporté respectivement le deuxième et le troisième prix.
11 McGillian candidates in OSM Manulife Competition 2017
The OSM Manulife Competition is upon us once again! Featuring woodwinds, brass and voice, the 2017 edition of the competition will take place from November 21st to the 25th, with cash prizes, scholarships, recordings and concert opportunities all offered to the winners. Since 1940, the OSM Manulife Competition has provided young Canadian artists with a point of departure for their international careers.
Maïthéna Girault: Dreams come true with Golden Violin win
Original article from the McGill Reporter.
"When Maïthéna Girault was announced as winner of the 2017-2018 Golden Violin Award on Oct. 29, it marked the end of one journey for her and the beginning of another.
Brass Alumn Spotlight: William Broverman
Soon after completing his undergraduate degree at Schulich, bass trombonist William Broverman (B.Mus 2016) set out on a career path that tops the list of many music students – a full-time position in an orchestra.
Canadian Brass at the Schulich School of Music: 5 masterclasses and 2 concerts in 2 days!
Through the Catherine Thornhill Steele Visiting Artist fund, the Schulich School of Music will have the great pleasure to welcome the renowned Canadian Brass on November 13-14, as a part of Brass Days. Stéphane Lemelin, Chair of the Department of Performance, comments: “We are thrilled to welcome the legendary Canadian Brass to the Schulich School of Music.
Program Spotlight: Music Theory
As Prof. Edward Klorman describes it, the Schulich School of Music’s music theory program is a place of innovation and exploration.
Marina Thibeault aux p'tits dimanches ensoleillés d'Azimut le 5 novembre
Article provenant de Les 2 Rives.
Azimut diffusion présente Marina Thibeault dans le cadre de la série « Les p’tits dimanches ensoleillés » le 5 novembre à 11h à la salle Georges-Codling du Marché des arts Desjardins.
Maïthéna Girault, winner of the 2017-18 Golden Violin Award
We are thrilled to announce that violinist Maïthéna Girault is this year's winner of the Golden Violin Award, following an exciting public competition held Sunday October 29, 2017 in Pollack Hall. Girault, accompanied by Meagan Milatz, performed the Allegro from Beethoven's Sonata for Piano and Violin No. 5 in F major, Op. 24, the Allegro Molto from Fauré's Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 and finished with the virtuosic Ravel's Tzigane.
Schulich student Alcée Chriss has won 1st place at the 2017 Canadian International Organ Competition
We are thrilled to announce that two of our current students have placed in the 2017 Canadian International Organ Competition: Alcée Chriss in 1st place and Nicholas Capozzoli in 3rd place.
Sixtrum honoured in 2017 META awards
Congratuations to the Sixtrum Percussion Ensemble, who received the Montreal English Theatre Award (META) for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre for their live soundtrack to Angélique. The production also netted the award for outstanding Professional Association of Canadian Theatres production – one of the most prestigious awards of t
Un jalon du patrimoine musical canadien signé R. Murray Schafer
Article provenant du Devoir.
"Après un orchestre constitué des meilleurs éléments des Conservatoires de toutes les régions rejoints par quelques glorieux diplômés (le 12 octobre à la Maison symphonique) et après l’Orchestre de l’Université de Montréal, samedi 14 octobre, il était tentant d’aller entendre une semaine plus tard l’Orchestre symphonique de McGill.
Montreal: a vital classical-guitar center
Original article from Classical Guitar Magazine.
Patricia Abbott: "Choral Music Brings People Together"
Next Wednesday, October 25, a joint choir concert will feature two generations of musicians performing music that combines new and old elements.
