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New competition prize for School of Music
Eleanor Gray’s love of music has now become the foundation for the School of Music’s new $40,000 Eleanor Gray Memorial Piano & Voice Duo Competition Prize. The inaugural competition takes place on March 31…
In Memory of Ian McDougall
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Ian McDougall (1938-2026), a beloved musician, educator, and mentor whose influence resonated deeply within the University of Victoria’s School of Music and beyond…
Music professor’s climate commission explores the Northwest Passage
Commissioned by violist Joanna Hood from composer David A. Jaffe. Northwest Passages: Thirteen Alarms from the Arctic responds to the climate crisis reshaping the Arctic…
Welcoming new faculty member Sarah Belle Reid
The School of Music is delighted to welcome Dr. Sarah Belle Reid, performer-composer and pioneering artist in the field of electronic and electroacoustic music. . Reid joins the School of Music as Assistant Professor in Technology in January 2026…
Meet Our 2025 Concerto Competition Winners
The School of Music is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2025 Concerto Competition: Tamsyn Klazek-Schryer, Olivia Pryce-Digby, and Ethan Page.
Music professor Lauren McCall keen to extend realities
When it comes to attracting new talent to our faculty, national borders are no barrier. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Lauren McCall is the newest professor to join our School of Music faculty…
Kirk McNally wins REACH Award for advocacy and activism
The Provost’s Advocacy and Activism Awards recognize the achievements of individuals or groups in the university who demonstrate dedication to the advancement of social equity through advocacy and/or activism…
Steven Capaldo has world premiere at Invictus Games
When over 550 wounded warriors walk and wheel into the closing ceremonies of Vancouver’s Invictus Games, they’ll be entering to the celebratory sounds of a triumphant new fanfare, specially composed for the event by School of Music professor Steven Capaldo…
Emily Armour’s Music for Veterans Project connects young musicians with military vets
When it comes to honouring veterans, many people wear a poppy on November 11 and call it a day. Music alum Emily Armour created the Music for Veterans Project as a cross-generational way to honour soldiers year-round…