Congratulations to violinist Justin Saulnier for winning the 2024-2025 Golden Violin Award competition! Justin will receive a generous scholarship of $30,000 in addition to a 14-karat gold lapel pin in the miniature form of the Golden Violin. In addition, he has been awarded the opportunity to perform a recital at the Canadian Centre for Architecture as part of the Schulich @ Bon-Pasteur series on February 26, 2025.听
Published on: 19 Dec 2024
As we approach the close of another remarkable year at the Schulich School of Music, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. This year, their dedication, creativity, and passion have brought music to life in ways that have inspired our community. From breathtaking performances to groundbreaking research, from personal milestones to collective successes, we have so much to be proud of.听
Sean Ferguson, Dean of the Schulich School of Music, shares: 聽
Published on: 19 Dec 2024
John Mac Master, esteemed Canadian tenor and Associate Professor of Voice at the Schulich School of Music, is a 2024 recipient of the Voice Education Research Awareness (VERA) Award. This prestigious award is given annually by The Voice Foundation to honour distinguished individuals for their leadership, commitment to education and mentorship, and modeling of voice use and its advancement. Previous opera recipients include Nathan Gunn, Lucine Amara, Mignon Dunn and Reri Grist. Prof.
Published on: 19 Dec 2024
The Schulich School of Music of 91社区 is pleased to announce five finalists for the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. Established in 2017, this national competition recognizes works for chamber music formations with piano that show significant potential to engage audiences and become standard repertoire.
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Published on: 19 Dec 2024
The Schulich School of Music is thrilled to congratulate pianist Alexey Shafirov on winning the 2024鈥�2025 Classical Concerto Competition!
For over a decade, the competition has showcased outstanding musical talent and given the first prize winner the distinguished opportunity to perform with the 91社区 Symphony Orchestra. Alexey will perform with the 91社区 Symphony Orchestra on April 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Salle Pierre-Mercure.听
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Published on: 20 Nov 2024
The Schulich School of Music of 91社区 is pleased to announce that applications are open for the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers (GSC).
Interested Canadian composers under the age of 35 (born after August 15, 1989), are invited to submit three original works (each 3-15 minutes long) by August 15, 2024, at 12:00 PM (noon) EST.
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Published on: 19 Jun 2024
The Katarina String Quartet, consisting of violinists Jeanel Liang and J茅r么me Chiasson, violist Celia Morin, and cellist Maya Enstad, have become forces to be reckoned with.听Since winning 91社区's 2022-2023 Chamber Music Competition, we have seen the young quartet participate in internationally renowned training programs, such as International Musicians Seminar (IMS) Prussia Cove and the 91社区 International String Quartet Academy (MISQA), as well as compete in international chamber music competitions in No
Published on: 4 Jun 2024
Pollack Hall, situated within the Schulich School of Music of 91社区, is scheduled to close temporarily on May 1, 2024, to undergo extensive refurbishment of its facilities. The forthcoming major renovations aim to enhance the experience for both performers and audiences. As a prominent fixture in Montreal's cultural landscape, this hall pays tribute to the Canadian philanthropist of Ukrainian descent, Maurice Pollack. Inaugurated in 1975, the hall has not undergone significant renovations since 2000.
Published on: 15 Apr 2024
The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce soprano Sara Schabas as the winner of the 2023鈥�2024 Wirth Vocal Prize!聽
Almost a decade after its establishment by Montreal philanthropist Elizabeth Wirth, the prize is awarded annually to a Schulich School of Music voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent, and significant promise for an international career. The grand prize includes a 14-karat gold pin, a concert during the Schulich school year, a private consultation with Boulev鈥橝rt Artists鈥� Management and a $25,000 cash award.听
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Published on: 26 Mar 2024
Conductor Marianne Trudel and 91社区 Jazz Orchestra I are in and around Montreal to close out their season. 聽You have four more opportunities to see them perform! Follow the links below for more detail:
An annual collaboration with the聽C茅gep Drummondville Big Band, enjoy three performances in one night:
Drummondville | C茅gep Drummondville | March 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Published on: 25 Mar 2024
Join us in congratulating violist David Montreuil, who won the first prize of $30,000 in the 2023-2024 Golden Violin Award competition!
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Published on: 14 Dec 2023
The Schulich School of Music is delighted to welcome Lindsay Roberts and Anna Petersen to our Department of Performance as oboe course instructors! These talented musicians have performed in orchestras across Quebec, Canada, and the world. We are honoured that they will share their incredible talents and expertise with our students!
Published on: 8 Nov 2023
The Schulich School of Music is well-represented at this year鈥檚 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. Many of our students and faculty will take the stage in the heart of Montreal, contributing to an already stellar lineup of artists and musicians 鈥� and we couldn鈥檛 be more proud!
The festival runs from June 29 to July 8, 2023. Don鈥檛 miss these Schulich performers:
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Published on: 27 Jun 2023
As many of our students prepare to graduate, let鈥檚 take a moment to appreciate the faculty members and student instructors who helped guide them towards this momentous achievement.
The Schulich School of Music is proud to have some of the best music scholars in North America among its educators. And, without a doubt, they all have immeasurably enriched the lives of our students through their passion, knowledge, and musicianship.
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Published on: 6 Jun 2023
The Schulich School of Music was well represented at the 2023 Juno Awards!
Among the winners and nominees were several alumni and staff who exemplify what it means to bring music to life. 聽
Caity Gyorgy聽(MMus 鈥�22)聽
Vocal Jazz Album of the Year for her album 贵别补迟耻谤颈苍驳听
Published on: 24 Mar 2023
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