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Schulich Winners of the Downbeat 48th Annual Student Music Awards

webfull — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:34:33 +0000

Three jazz combos and their coaches were recognized in Downbeat's 48th annual Student Music Awards. Congratulations to this year’s winners:

Leo Codiga and the Southwest Corridor, Undergraduate College Winners

Published: 15 July 2025

Michael McMahon receives Order of Canada

webfull — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:30:06 +0000

Professor Michael McMahon has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions in the art song and opera communities. His work as a vocal coach and collaborative pianist has left a mark on musicians nationally and internationally.

The Order of Canada, presented by the governor general, honours people who have made extraordinary contributions to the nation. Those honoured are innovators and trailblazers who, through passion for their field, have exemplified a desire to enrich the lives of others.

Published: 10 July 2025

Schulich Alumni in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

webfull — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:54:56 +0000

Congratulations to two Schulich School of Music alumni on their recent tenureship and appointment respectively with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra!

Published: 9 June 2025

Congratulations to the Schulich School of Music Spring 2025 Graduates and Award Recipients!

webfull — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:30:47 +0000

This year at convocation, an honorary doctorate will be awarded to Dr. Jocelyne M. Guilbault. Read more about Dr. Guilbault and the other honorary degree recipients in the ɬ�﷬ Reporter’s article.

Published: 28 May 2025

Professors Richard King and Stephen McAdams Honoured with ɬ�﷬’s Top Awards

webfull — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:50:42 +0000

Professors Richard King and Stephen McAdams of the Schulich School of Music have been awarded two of ɬ�﷬’s most prestigious internal research distinctions: the James ɬ�﷬ Professor (JMP) and Distinguished James ɬ�﷬ Professor (DJMP) awards, respectively.

Published: 30 April 2025

Schulich Alumni Compete at the 2025 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition

webfull — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:17:50 +0000

The Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition, held every three years, is one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for young musicians aspiring to make their mark on the global stage. Formerly the ‘International String Quartet Competition’, the first award was presented in 1979 in Portsmouth, but Wigmore Hall, London has been home to the competition since 2010.

Published: 16 April 2025

Schulich Alumni and Faculty at the 54th JUNO Awards!

webfull — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:50:21 +0000

Several Schulich faculty members and alumni are among this year’s JUNO Award winners and nominees! We are so proud to see these talented artists honoured for their contributions to Canada’s vibrant music industry.

Celebrating excellence in Canadian music, the 2025 JUNO Awards took place March 30 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

And the winner is:

Published: 1 April 2025

The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce Kate Fogg, soprano as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize!

webfull — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:44:55 +0000

On Sunday, March 2, 2025 Ziggy Harris, baritone; Yiran Xing, tenor; Odile Portugais, soprano and Kate Fogg, soprano competed, and the jury named Kate Fogg as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize.

Published: 28 March 2025

2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize Semi-Finalists

webfull — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:44:05 +0000

The Wirth Vocal Prize in vocal performance was established in 2015 through the extraordinary generosity of Elizabeth Wirth to the Schulich School of Music of ɬ�﷬, along with new Student Excellence Awards, and an innovative Student Initiatives Fund. Awarded yearly since its inception, the Wirth Vocal Prize recognizes a voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent and significant promise for an international career.

Published: 28 March 2025

Opera ɬ�﷬ and the ɬ�﷬ Baroque Orchestra Present Imeneo

webfull — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:42:55 +0000

This weekend, Opera ɬ�﷬ and the ɬ�﷬ Baroque Orchestra present a stunning production of George Frideric Handel’s Imeneo. As the Schulich School of Music enters finals, several students will take to the stage for a performance that doubles as their final exam—graded not only by a jury but also in front of a live audience. It’s an exciting blend of artistry and academic achievement.

Published: 21 March 2025