/channels/news_feeds/all/term/group_arts_culture/rss en /channels/channels/news/schulich-alumni-toronto-symphony-orchestra-365636 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div> <div> <p><span><span>Congratulations to two Schulich School of Music alum<span>ni on<span> <span>their rece<span>n<span>t<span> <span>tenureship<span> <span>and <span>appointment respectively <span>with the Toronto Symphony <span>Orchestra<span>!<span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/remi-lauren-tsojob.png?itok=DveFMQkq" width="160" height="94" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">9 </span><span class="month">June </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:54:56 +0000 webfull 209594 at /channels /channels/channels/news/congratulations-schulich-school-music-spring-2025-graduates-and-award-recipients-365539 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> </p> <p>This year at convocation, an <strong>honorary doctorate</strong> will be awarded to <strong>Dr. Jocelyne M. Guilbault</strong>. Read more about Dr. Guilbault and the other honorary degree recipients in <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-announces-its-spring-2025-honorary-degree-recipients/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøReporter’s article</a>.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/convocation_2025_article_960x563.png?itok=5tYXrmgG" width="160" height="94" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">28 </span><span class="month">May </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 28 May 2025 13:30:47 +0000 webfull 209448 at /channels /channels/channels/news/schulich-school-music-proud-announce-kate-fogg-soprano-winner-2024-2025-wirth-vocal-prize-364599 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>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. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/copy_of_wvp-2425_sf_news_item_960_x_563_px.png?itok=GgXRYtiP" width="160" height="94" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">28 </span><span class="month">March </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:44:55 +0000 webfull 208375 at /channels /channels/channels/news/2024-2025-wirth-vocal-prize-semi-finalists-363934 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, 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. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/wvp-2425_sf_news_item_960_x_563_px.png?itok=9uEFvWQo" width="160" height="94" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">28 </span><span class="month">March </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:44:05 +0000 webfull 208374 at /channels /channels/channels/news/opera-mcgill-and-mcgill-baroque-orchestra-present-imeneo-364502 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>This weekend, Opera 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøBaroque Orchestra present a stunning production of George Frideric Handel’s <strong>Imeneo</strong>. 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. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">21 </span><span class="month">March </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:42:55 +0000 webfull 208257 at /channels /channels/channels/news/moving-ranks-364428 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The <strong>QS World University Rankings</strong> <strong>by Subject</strong>, released on March 12, 2025, have named the Schulich School of Music of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (SSoM) the top-performing arts and music institution in Canada. </p> <p>The QS Rankings spotlight the world's leading universities across 42 subjects, evaluating academic reputation, employer reputation, and research impact. This year’s edition is the most comprehensive yet, featuring over 1,500 universities from 105 higher education systems. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/jazz_lgblock_ssom_landing_page_960_x_563_px.png?itok=dRT92wCH" width="160" height="94" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">21 </span><span class="month">March </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:37:42 +0000 webfull 208163 at /channels /channels/channels/news/major-transformation-begins-pollack-hall-356728 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><strong>Update February 2025: The reopening is scheduled for August 2026.</strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/phstageview_960x563.png?itok=vcn6p_GI" width="160" height="94" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">13 </span><span class="month">February </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:31:39 +0000 webfull 207137 at /channels /channels/channels/news/celebrating-excellence-schulich-alumni-and-faculty-honoured-2025-prix-opus-and-grammy-awards-363519 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the <strong>28th Annual Prix Opus </strong>and <strong>67th Grammy Awards</strong> were held. Congratulations to all the nominees! </p> <p>The Prix Opus was created in 1996 by the Conseil québécois de la musique (CQM) to highlight the excellence, vitality, and diversity of Québec’s thriving music scene and to celebrate artists within the community. The awards highlight outstanding achievements in concert music, compositions, productions, and recordings. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/2025_award_nomination_article_960x563.png?itok=QYyrbacb" width="160" height="94" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">10 </span><span class="month">February </span><span class="year">2025</span></div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:09:44 +0000 webfull 207010 at /channels /channels/channels/news/celebrating-success-and-accolades-schulichs-year-end-wrap-362269 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>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. </p> <p>Sean Ferguson, Dean of the Schulich School of Music, shares:  </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/wrap-up_dec_2024_1920x1080.png?itok=96Vi0Nc2" width="160" height="90" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">21 </span><span class="month">December </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:31:52 +0000 webfull 205625 at /channels /channels/channels/news/professor-john-mac-master-wins-2024-vera-award-362270 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="/music/john-mac-master" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">John Mac Master</a>, 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.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-primary-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="no-float" src="/channels/files/channels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/channels/image/2c4b7a4a-2bd7-4409-99aa-3ac5f5d54866.png?itok=6dGT940X" width="160" height="151" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-published-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="custom-multi-date"><div class="multi-date first"><span class="label">Published: </span><span class="day">19 </span><span class="month">December </span><span class="year">2024</span></div></div></div></div></div> Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:17:19 +0000 webfull 205616 at /channels