Two exceptional doctoral candidates from °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê's Schulich School of Music, Joseph Chang (DMus) and Jonathan Munro (DMus), have been awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate ScholarshipÌýin recognition of their innovative research.ÌýThis award provides up to $50,000 per year for up to three years, supporting outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.Ìý
Published on: 15 Jul 2025
Three jazz combos and their coaches were recognized in Downbeat's 48th annual Student Music Awards. Congratulations to this ²â±ð²¹°ù’s winners:Ìý
Leo Codiga and the Southwest Corridor, Undergraduate College WinnersÌý
Published on: 15 Jul 2025
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. Ìý
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.Ìý
Published on: 10 Jul 2025
Neuroscientist Alan Evans and music performance scholar Michael McMahon among °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê community members recognized for exceptional accomplishments and serviceÌý
Nine members of the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.
Among the honorees are two °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê faculty members, Professors Alan Evans (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) and Michael McMahon (Schulich School of Music).
Published on: 7 Jul 2025
The Graham Sommer Competition is proud to announce that Kai Kubota-Enright is the grand prize winner of the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. The $18,000 first prize for Kai’s new work for chamber ensemble, spatial communication of dripstone, was among $54,000 in total prize earnings awarded at the Concert and Prize Gala on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Tanna Schulich Hall. This national competition for Canadian composers under the age of 35 was founded by Dr.
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Published on: 4 Jul 2025
Seven °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).Ìý
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Published on: 27 May 2025
°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Professors, James °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Professors and William Dawson ScholarsÌý
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê professors as Distinguished James °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Professors, James °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.
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Published on: 1 May 2025
Professors Richard King and Stephen McAdams of the Schulich School of Music have been awarded two of °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê’s most prestigious internal research distinctions: the James °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Professor (JMP) and Distinguished James °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Professor (DJMP) awards, respectively.Ìý
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Published on: 30 Apr 2025
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.ÌýÌý
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Published on: 16 Apr 2025
Several Schulich faculty members and alumni are among this ²â±ð²¹°ù’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.Ìý
Celebrating excellence in Canadian music, the 2025 JUNO Awards took place March 30 in Vancouver, British Columbia.Ìý
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Published on: 1 Apr 2025
Update February 2025: The reopening is scheduled for August 2026.
Published on: 13 Feb 2025
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.Ìý
Sean Ferguson, Dean of the Schulich School of Music, shares: Ìý
Published on: 21 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
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.Ìý
Published on: 19 Dec 2024
The Schulich School of Music of °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê is pleased to announce five finalists for the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition