2020-2021 Wirth Vocal Prize Winner Announced
Congratulations to soprano Emily Richter, winner of the 2020-2021 Wirth Vocal Prize!On Sunday, May 16, three finalists filled Pollack Hall with songs and arias spanning three centuries of music. Soprano Jacqueline Woodley wi
2020-2021 Golden Violin Award Finalists Announced
We are pleased to announce that the three finalists chosen to compete for the 2020-2021 Golden Violin Award are violinists Russell Iceberg, Alicia Choi, and Astrid Nakamura.
2020-2021 Wirth Vocal Prize Finalists Announced
We are pleased to announce that the three finalists chosen to compete for the 2020-2021 Wirth Vocal Prize (in performance order) are soprano Jacqueline Woodley, tenor Wesley Harrison, and soprano Emily Richter.
In Conversation with Golden Violin Award Winners
The 2020-2021 Golden Violin Award will be given out to one extraordinary string player this weekend. Semi-Final: Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.In Conversation with Wirth Vocal Prize Winners
The 2020-2021 Wirth Vocal Prize competition takes place this weekend and will forever change the life of one young singer from the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. Semi-Final Round: Friday, May 14, 2021, 7:00 PM (Webcast from Pollack Hall) Final Round:
In memoriam — Joel Chadabe
CIRMMT's former Directors Marcelo Wanderley and Isabelle Cossette, pay hommage to an unforgettable man.Joel Chadabe, CIRMMT's lifetime member and member of the Centre's International Advisory Board, passed away on Sunday, May 02. He was 82.
The Schulich School of Music is recreating the feeling of being on stage
Writer Sarah Lebeau explores how technology is transforming musical practice at the Schulich School of Music.In January 2021 a new Performance Laboratory got up and running at the Schulich School of Music.
Schulich's Opus Award Winners 2019-2020
Congratulations to all who received prizes at the 24th edition of the Conseil québécois de la musique’s Opus Awards! Many of the laureates were from the Schulich Community, and we couldn't be prouder. The ceremony celebrated the inspired resilience of the Quebec music scene during the 2019-2020 season, which included musical projects presented both before and since the pandemic began.
Schulich Faculty and Alumni in 2021 Grammy Nominations
The 2021 GRAMMY Awards Nominees have been announced, and we are delighted to see Schulich faculty, former colleagues and alumni represented! As music's only peer-recognized distinction, the GRAMMY awards honour and celebrate artistic excellence across the entire music industry, and to see the accomplishments of the Schulich community included on the list is always a thrill.
Prof. John Rea wins Medal for Exceptional Academic Achievement
John Rea, Professor Emeritus at the Schulich School of Music was honoured during our Fall 2020 Convocation ceremony as one of three winners of the Medal for Exceptional Academic Achievement.
About John Rea
Q&A with guests Ari Agha and Laura Hynes
We are pleased to welcome special guests Ari Agha and Laura Hynes to the Schulich School of Music to discuss their project “The Key of T: Exogenous Testosterone and the Transgender Singing Voice” November 17th at 10 am as part of ReVoice. This event is open to all Schulich students.
In memoriam of E. Noël Spinelli, C.M., C.Q.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of E.
Schulich students and alumni win SOCAN Foundation Awards
This year’s recipients of the SOCAN Foundation Young Composer Awards and Emerging Screen Composer Awards include several members of Schulich’s community!
Congratulations to:
Q&A with visiting guest Dr. Tammy Kernodle
The Schulich School of Music is proud to welcome back Dr. Tammy Kernodle as a special guest in our Jazz Area’s Jazz History Series. She will present on Melba Liston, Alice Coltrane, and Mary Lou Williams on October 30 from 1-3 pm. This event is open to all Schulich students.
Barbara Hannigan to speak with Schulich’s Voice Area
The award-winning Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan is slated to virtually visit Schulich’s Voice Area! An artist at the forefront of creation, Hannigan is known for her performances of contemporary opera. She has shown a profound commitment to the music of our time and has performed premieres of over 85 new works.
