Professional Honours

A few examples of awards held by Schulich School of Music faculty members in recognition of excellence in teaching and scholarship:

Research and Innovation

Research Chairs

Includes Schulich Distinguished Visiting Chair, Canada Research Chairs(CRC), James McGill Professors, William Dawson Scholars and INRIA International Chair 


Distinguished James McGill Professor


Angela Hildyard Recognition Award 


Killam Research Fellowship


Order of Canada

  • John Rea (2018)
  • John Grew (2014)
  • Wayne Riddell (1988)

Royal Society of Canada Fellows


Woman of Distinction Award


Teaching Awards

McGill University Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning

David Thomson Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision and Teaching

Schulich School of Music Teaching Awards

Each year the Schulich School of Music recognizes faculty members and student instructors for their outstanding contributions.

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