by johnt | Jun 24, 2024 | Alumni, Events, Faculty, Students
The chamber music experience Quartet Fest West returns to the School of Music from June 24-July 5 with a lineup including former members of the Lafayette String Quartet, guest artists the Jasper String Quartet, the Breakwater Quartet plus this year’s student…
by johnt | Sep 28, 2023 | Awards, Concerts, Events
Fifteen years ago, the School of Music was named Canada’s first All-Steinway School and, while there are now over 200 All-Steinway schools globally, UVic is still the only one in Canada — a significant designation currently being celebrated with both a new $300,000 estate gift and a signature concert….
by johnt | Jul 31, 2023 | Events, Faculty
When violinists Ann Elliott-Goldschmid and Sharon Stanis, violist Joanna Hood and cellist Pamela Highbaugh Aloni made the decision to pursue a career as a professional string quartet in 1986, they had no idea where their collective journey as the newly formed…
by Kristy Farkas | May 19, 2023 | Alumni, Events, Faculty, Research
The School of Music will be exploring sound as a foundational practice with Sound Genres, a special multimedia symposium running May 26-28 and funded in part by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council…
by Kristy Farkas | Mar 8, 2023 | Events, Guests
Singer-songwriters and musicians hoping to break into the industry won’t want to miss two unique events with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter, Hawksley Workman. Set to visit the University of Victoria on March 15-16…
by Kristy Farkas | Nov 15, 2021 | Events, Faculty, Students
Since 2018, the University of Victoria has hosted a group of events collectively called the 5 Days of Action: 365 Days of Commitment. The events aim to amplify the efforts put forth by groups, units, and organizations across UVic that are committed to building a safe…
by johnt | Feb 4, 2021 | Events, Guests
Through the generous support of the Orion Fund in Fine Arts, the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Victoria, is pleased to present composer, performer and instrument designer Gayle Young from February 24-26…
by Kristy Farkas | Dec 20, 2020 | Events, Faculty, Video
The evolution of the string quartet in the late 18th century can be better understood by examining the works of three prominent composers: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. In celebration of a special year—the 250th anniversary of the birth of Beethoven…
by Kristy Farkas | Dec 10, 2020 | Events, Faculty
For many in the Victoria community, Tuba Christmas—the annual fundraiser held in Market Square—marks the beginning of the Christmas season. The event normally attracts 120+ tuba and euphonium players from across the region to perform holiday favourites for an enthusiastic audience…
by Kristy Farkas | Dec 10, 2020 | Events, Video
For a second year, cellist Pamela Highbaugh Aloni brought together University of Victoria cellists, alumni and friends, in “A Holiday Cellobration” on Dec. 8 to ring in the holiday season. The festive evening hosted on Zoom featured performances…