Blog /music/taxonomy/term/3785/all en Althea SullyCole Joins Schulich School of Music Faculty /music/article/blog/althea-sullycole-joins-schulich-school-music-faculty <p>From conducting fieldwork in Senegal to podcasting, <a href="/music/althea-sullycole" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Dr. Althea SullyCole’s</a> career in music has been incredibly diverse. She studied her primary instrument, the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp, for three years in Dakar, Senegal, and has performed both as a soloist and alongside renowned musicians from around the world. Her passion in organology led to her work with the Metropolitan Museum of Art and currently, Dr.</p> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:37:41 +0000 mikaela.germani@mcgill.ca 84866 at /music In Conversation with Charlotte Van Barr /music/article/blog/conversation-charlotte-van-barr <p>Charlotte Van Barr's journey at the Schulich School of Music and ϲ University is a testament to her diverse passions and commitment to interdisciplinary learning. Beginning her studies in violin performance due to her love for orchestra and music, she soon found herself yearning to explore beyond her program. This curiosity led her to pursue a minor in Psychology, which eventually evolved into a double degree, allowing her to merge her interests in the two fields.</p> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:15:34 +0000 devon.wilkinson@mcgill.ca 84338 at /music Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Schulich /music/article/blog/highlights-2023-2024-edi-committee <p>The Schulich School of Music's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee continues to champion an inclusive and equitable environment. The committee's mission is to foster an educational space where all students, faculty, and staff feel valued and supported, regardless of their background or identity. You can learn more about the mandate of the EDI committee on our <a href="/music/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion">website</a>.</p> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:21:58 +0000 devon.wilkinson@mcgill.ca 83820 at /music Schulich alumni making their mark at voice competitions around the world /music/article/blog/schulich-alumni-making-their-mark <div></div> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:17:40 +0000 janet.edwards@mcgill.ca 83660 at /music In Conversation with Dorian Bandy /music/article/blog/conversation-dorian-bandy <p>With a repertoire spanning four centuries and six instruments, and leading a fiercely varied career as a conductor, baroque violinist, and historical keyboardist, Professor Dorian Komanoff Bandy has an extensive record of musical excellence.</p> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:21:25 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83616 at /music 2023-2024 Teaching Award Winner: Theodora Nestorova /music/article/blog/2023-2024-teaching-award-winner-theodora-nestorova <p>Congratulations to Theodora Nestorova, graduate instructor in the Performance & Research Departments, winner of Schulich's 2023-2024 <a href="/music/people-research/honours/teaching-awards">Teaching Award</a> in the Graduate Instructor Category!</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 18:05:49 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83556 at /music 2023-2024 Teaching Award Winner: Anja Burmeister /music/article/blog/2023-2024-teaching-award-winner-anja-burmeister <p>Congratulations to Anja Burmeister, part-time professor in the Music Performance department, winner of Schulich's 2023-2024 <a href="/music/people-research/honours/teaching-awards">Teaching Award</a> in the Part-Time Category!</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 18:06:23 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83557 at /music 2023-2024 Teaching Award Winner: Martha de Francisco /music/article/blog/2023-2024-teaching-award-winner-martha-de-francisco <p>Congratulations to Martha de Francisco, full-time associate professor in the Music Research department and area coordinator in Sound Recording, winner of Schulich's 2023-2024 <a href="/music/people-research/honours/teaching-awards">Teaching Award</a> in the Full-Time Category!</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 18:05:11 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83555 at /music In Conversation with Jacqueline Leclair /music/article/blog-faculty-research/conversation-jacqueline-leclair <p>Associate Professor of oboe at the Schulich School of Music, Jacqueline Leclair specializes in the study and performance of new music. Beyond our classrooms, she can frequently be heard as a soloist and performing with ensembles internationally. Her world premiere recording of <a href="https://www.rogerreynolds.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Roger Reynolds</a>’ Journey (a concerto dedicated to Dr. Leclair herself!) was released on April 19 as part of Wind Concertos, an upcoming album celebrating the trailblazing work of the illustrious composer. And there is more!</p> Sun, 05 May 2024 13:30:00 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83512 at /music In Conversation with Robert Spade /music/article/blog/conversation-robert-spade <p>For the past two decades, Robert Spade has dedicated his career to community building. He spent several years valiantly working as a firefighter, a child and youth worker, and as a cultural advisor for many institutions and organizations. In addition to these already numerous hats, he also enjoys painting, beading, songwriting and describes himself as a “sun dancer, traditional dancer, and drum keeper”. </p> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83439 at /music In Conversation with Julie Cumming /music/article/blog-faculty-research/conversation-julie-cumming <p>As women all over the world are being remembered and celebrated in honour of International Women’s Day, it seems to be the perfect occasion to look back on women’s prominent role in music throughout time. Coming from a line of astounding feminists herself, who better to consult on the question than Julie Cumming.</p> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:49:58 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83174 at /music In Conversation with Jack Kelly /music/article/blog/conversation-jack-kelly <p>The art of recording and disseminating music is relatively new. But over the past 100 years, talented engineers have learned to create unique audial experiences that are often as creative as the very music they are capturing.  </p> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:10:26 +0000 Schulich Communications 83131 at /music In Conversation with Kristin Franseen /music/article/alumni-blog/conversation-kristin-franseen <p>We often turn to critics, commentators, biographers, and musicologists to help us deepen our connection to our favourite musical works. And the most prolific of these interpreters can create a lasting impression in the cultural zeitgeist – for better or for worse.<br /> <br /></p> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:25:28 +0000 Schulich Communications 82793 at /music In Conversation with Sean Mayes /music/article/alumni-blog/conversation-sean-mayes <p>What can you do with a degree in music education? A lot, it turns out. <a href="https://seanmayesmusic.com/">Sean Mayes</a> earned his undergraduate degrees in music and education at ϲ in 2013. And since then, he has taken on projects in Montreal, Toronto, and New York City that both amplify marginalized voices and tell amazing stories, all while sticking to his core values as an educator.</p> <p>Here’s a little about his career since graduating and what he has to say to students thinking of applying to our school.</p> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:44:35 +0000 eric.dicaire@mcgill.ca 82752 at /music In Conversation with James Clemens-Seely /music/article/blog/conversation-james-clemens-seely <p>The best sound engineers deploy their years of experience with microphones, mixers, and high-fidelity audio equipment to lovingly capture musical notes and steward them to your sound system. And quite often, when they’re at their best, their work is invisible, removing the barrier between the listener and what they’re hearing. But accomplishing such transparency isn’t easy. To accurately represent sound requires a keen attention to detail, a collaborative approach to working with musicians, and a deep love of all things musical – qualities James Clemens-Seely has in spades.</p> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:57:15 +0000 Schulich Communications 82698 at /music