91��Ƶ News - Schulich School of Music

Students Joseph Chang and Jonathan Monro Named 2025 Vanier Scholars

webfull — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:24:49 +0000

Two exceptional doctoral candidates from 91��Ƶ's Schulich School of Music, Joseph Chang (DMus) and Jonathan Munro (DMus), have been awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship in recognition of their innovative research. This award provides up to $50,000 per year for up to three years, supporting outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.

Published: 15 July 2025

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

Nine 91��Ƶians appointed to the Order of Canada

webfull — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:10:48 +0000

Neuroscientist Alan Evans and music performance scholar Michael McMahon among 91��Ƶ community members recognized for exceptional accomplishments and service

Nine members of the 91��Ƶ community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Among the honorees are two 91��Ƶ faculty members, Professors Alan Evans (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) and Michael McMahon (Schulich School of Music).

Published: 7 July 2025

Announcing the Winners of the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition!

webfull — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:06:35 +0000

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.

Published: 4 July 2025

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by 91��Ƶ researchers

webfull — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:40:59 +0000

Seven 91��Ƶ researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Published: 27 May 2025

Provost honours 31 91��Ƶ professors for exceptional research achievements

webfull — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000

91��Ƶ announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James 91��Ƶ Professors, James 91��Ƶ Professors and William Dawson Scholars

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 91��Ƶ professors as Distinguished James 91��Ƶ Professors, James 91��Ƶ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Published: 1 May 2025

Professors Richard King and Stephen McAdams Honoured with 91��Ƶ’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 91��Ƶ’s most prestigious internal research distinctions: the James 91��Ƶ Professor (JMP) and Distinguished James 91��Ƶ 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

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