Music Education - Press Releases | Fine Arts and Design
Creating a home away from home at Woodsworth College
University of Toronto | November 7, 2006
Call them the big brothers and big sisters you never had — or the shoulder to lean on that you wish you could have had growing up. Either way, resident dons are a godsend for the average student in residence....[continue]
Choral Ensemble from France to visit BU for music student exchange
Brandon University | October 19, 2006
From October 31st to November 4th, 2006, l’Ensemble vocal de l’Université de Poitiers will be in residence on the Brandon University campus as part of a music student exchange with the Brandon University Chorale....[continue]
BU School of Music Releases New CD: Music at Brandon University - Volume II
Brandon University | June 29, 2006
BU School of Music is pleased to announce the release of its new CD. Music from Brandon University - Volume 2 was recorded in 2004 and features student performances by soloists, chamber groups and large ensembles....[continue]
U of S Music Grad Performs At Prestigious Chicago Concert
University of Saskatchewan | June 7, 2006
A highly successful music graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, who has gone on to become one of North America's premiere organists, is now set to appear as a featured performer at a prestigious concert in Chicago....[continue]
Convocation will celebrate 1,694 degrees, diplomas and certificates
University of Regina | June 1, 2006
The University of Regina will present 1,694 students with degrees, diplomas and certificates at its annual spring convocation June 5-7 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina....[continue]
Congratulations to Brandon University’s Spring 2006 graduates!
Brandon University | May 29, 2006
On Saturday, May 27th, Brandon University held its 2006 Spring Convocation at the Keystone Centre Main Arena in Brandon....[continue]
Brandon University to confer Honorary Degrees upon Ms Miriam Toews and Judge Ronald D. Bell at Spring Convocation
Brandon University | May 17, 2006
Brandon University is pleased to announce that at our Spring 2006 Convocation, taking place on May 27, 2006 at the Keystone Centre, Honorary Degrees will be conferred on renowned Manitoba writer Ms Miriam Toews (Doctor of Literature, honoris causa) and Brandon University alumnus and patron Judge Ronald D. Bell (Doctor of Laws, honoris causa), Chancellor Emeritus of Brandon University and a highly successful lawyer currently based in Ottawa, Ontario....[continue]
Mount A's Music Department hosts the 54th Sackville Music Festival, April 24-30
Mount Allison University | April 18, 2006
More than 500 young musicians from Westmorland and Cumberland counties will come together in Mount Allison’s Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music to perform in piano, string, wind, percussion, voice, speech, and choral classes at the 54th annual Sackville Music Festival, the week of April 24 -30....[continue]
Congratulations to BU's 2005/06 Pallister Entrance Scholarship winners!
Brandon University | December 20, 2005
Congratulations to first year Brandon University students Jenna Henuset, Kari Hurton, Kyla McDonald and Terri Young, each of whom was selected to receive a 2005/2006 Pallister Entrance Scholarship from BU....[continue]
Laurentian University takes over Huntington.s music program
Laurentian University of Sudbury | December 12, 2005
Earlier today, Laurentian University and Huntington University officials signed an agreement that officially transfers the music program from Huntington to Laurentian University....[continue]
Mount A’s symphonic band and jazz ensemble hit the stage, Nov. 29
Mount Allison University | November 25, 2005
The department of music at Mount Allison University invites you to hear its symphonic band and jazz ensemble in concert Tuesday, November 29 at 8 p.m. in Convocation Hall. Conducted by the department’s newest faculty member, Dr. Jana Starling, the ensembles will perform an exciting program of music spanning from J. S. Bach to Dave Brubeck....[continue]
Mount A music faculty to hold recital with guest drummer, Nov. 20
Mount Allison University | November 10, 2005
Mount Allison’s department of music promises a dynamic evening of clarinet and saxophone music presented by its newest faculty member, Dr. Jana Starling, on Sunday, November 20, at 8 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium....[continue]
Local School Choirs to present SONGS of PEACE at Mount Allison, Nov. 7
Mount Allison University | November 2, 2005
A special concert, SONGS of PEACE, will be presented again this year on Monday, November 7 at 7 p.m. in Convocation Hall, Mount Allison University in Sackville....[continue]
Mount Allison’s Saxville Quartet receives national award
Mount Allison University | October 25, 2005
The Saxville Quartet, a music ensemble made up of Mount Allison music students was recently honoured with a national award for the excellence of its performance....[continue]
Music teacher and Canadian music delegate to present Tucker Lecture, Oct. 23
Mount Allison University | October 17, 2005
Much-acclaimed music teacher, Dr. Nancy Vogan, will present the 2005 Tucker Lecture on Sunday, October 23, at 8 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium, in the Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music on the Mount Allison campus. Dr. Vogan’s topic will be "Teaching Music: Singing Schools and Tunebooks."...[continue]
Fine Arts receives "watershed" gift of $1.2 million: Donation will fund scholarships,professorship, studio space, special projects
University of Calgary | October 12, 2005
When John Lefebvre was a law student at the University of Calgary in the late ’70s, he used to find a welcome escape from torts and contracts in the Faculty of Fine Arts....[continue]
Did you know: Facts about McGill's internationally ranked music program
McGill University | September 30, 2005
The Schulich School of Music of McGill University has ushered in a new era of excellence, propelled by a new name and new building and built on a 100-year tradition of music leadership....[continue]
