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First-Year Recital: Jinyeong Cho, piano (MMus)
First-Year Recital: Jinyeong Cho, piano (MMus)
Jinyeong Cho presents her Master of Music first-year recital for piano performance.
Clarinet Studio Recital
Clarinet Studio Recital
Featuring UVic School of Music clarinet students from the studio of Connie Gitlin.
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BandFest 2020
BandFest 2020
The 36th annual BandFest is a non-competitive concert band festival for elementary, middle school, junior and senior secondary school bands from across Canada and the United States. Participating bands have the opportunity to perform on stage at The Farquhar at UVic and receive an adjudication/workshop from one of the finest wind band conductors/adjudicators in Canada and […]
Annual Solo Bach Competition
Annual Solo Bach Competition
UVic string students perform solo sonatas, partitas and suites by Johann Sebastien Bach for a panel of expert adjudicators. The jury will elect three prizewinners and the audience will have the opportunity to vote for the Audience Prize. The winner of the Audience Prize will receive the donations collected at the door. Come and vote […]
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BandFest 2020
BandFest 2020
The 36th annual BandFest is a non-competitive concert band festival for elementary, middle school, junior and senior secondary school bands from across Canada and the United States. Participating bands have the opportunity to perform on stage at The Farquhar at UVic and receive an adjudication/workshop from one of the finest wind band conductors/adjudicators in Canada and […]
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BandFest 2020
BandFest 2020
The 36th annual BandFest is a non-competitive concert band festival for elementary, middle school, junior and senior secondary school bands from across Canada and the United States. Participating bands have the opportunity to perform on stage at The Farquhar at UVic and receive an adjudication/workshop from one of the finest wind band conductors/adjudicators in Canada and […]
Fridaymusic: Strings
Fridaymusic: Strings
Take an afternoon break to enjoy a concert of varied repertoire featuring UVic School of Music string students.
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Faculty Concert Series: A Romantic Soirée
Faculty Concert Series: A Romantic Soirée
Ann Elliott-Goldschmid, violin With guest Stephen Runge, piano This recital of romances and sonatas explores the close personal and artistic relationships between Robert Schumann, his wife Clara Schumann, and their protégé Johannes Brahms. Canadian composer, Jean Coulthard's Duo Sonata, written 100 years after the Schumanns’ works, is similarly inspired by a partnership of love and […]
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Piano Studio Recital
Piano Studio Recital
Featuring UVic School of Music piano students from the studio of May Ling Kwok.
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Lecture: Brahms and the Unreliable Narrative
Lecture: Brahms and the Unreliable Narrative
Orion Series in Fine Arts Lecture Janet Schmalfeldt, music theorist Brahms and the Unreliable Narrative Janet Schmalfeldt (PhD Yale, 1979) is a prominent music theorist and pianist. She is the author of a book on Alban Berg’s opera Wozzeck (Yale University Press, 1983) and has published widely on eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century music. Her book In […]
Degree Recital: Cassidy Stahr, voice (BMus)
Degree Recital: Cassidy Stahr, voice (BMus)
Cassidy Stahr presents her Bachelor of Music graduating recital for voice performance.
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Lecture: Probing Schenker’s Graphs of Schumann’s Dichterliebe
Lecture: Probing Schenker’s Graphs of Schumann’s Dichterliebe
Orion Series in Fine Arts Lecture Janet Schmalfeldt, music theorist Probing Schenker’s Graphs of Schumann’s Dichterliebe Song 2 Janet Schmalfeldt (PhD Yale, 1979) is a prominent music theorist and pianist. She is the author of a book on Alban Berg’s opera Wozzeck (Yale University Press, 1983) and has published widely on eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century music. Her book […]
Tuesdaymusic
Tuesdaymusic
Enjoy a program of solo and chamber music in a variety of genres, from baroque to contemporary, performed by UVic School of Music students.
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Ideafest: Where are the women composers?
Ideafest: Where are the women composers?
Suzanne Snizek, Associate Professor, School of Music Sikata Banerjee, Professor, Gender Studies And School of Music flute students Emily Morse, Lisa Matsugu, Charlie Mason, and Rhiannon Jones Music is widely perceived as the most abstract art form. It might be surprising to learn that, even in 2020, there are significant challenges and barriers to women […]
First-Year Recital: Carl Fung, violin (MMus)
First-Year Recital: Carl Fung, violin (MMus)
Carl Fung presents his Master of Music first-year recital for violin performance.
Degree Recital: Taylor Fawcett, voice (MMus)
Degree Recital: Taylor Fawcett, voice (MMus)
Taylor Fawcett presents his Master of Music graduating recital for voice performance.
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Workshop: How to design a reverb plugin
Workshop: How to design a reverb plugin
Orion Series in Fine Arts Sean Costello, Audio algorithm engineer In this technical presentation, with examples in Max/MSP, Costello will demonstrate how to design various plugins including tapped delays (echo), all-pass delays, comb filters (feedback echo), 4 delay FDN (Stautner/Puckette), feedback delay networks, Moorer reverb (introduction to frequency damping), nonlinear reverbs, reverse reverbs and more. […]
Steinway & UVic 12 Year Celebration: Mark Anderson, piano
Steinway & UVic 12 Year Celebration: Mark Anderson, piano
Guest concert Mark Anderson, piano Program: W.A. Mozart — Sonata No. 4 in in E-flat Major, K.282 Franz Schubert — Sonata No. 21 in B-flat Major, D.960 Julius Röntgen — Sonata in C-sharp Minor (Canadian premiere) Johannes Brahms — Sonata No. 3 in F Minor 7 PM: Find out the “Secrets of Steinway” in a […]
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Fridaymusic: Piano masterclass with Mark Anderson
Fridaymusic: Piano masterclass with Mark Anderson
Guest pianist Mark Anderson leads a masterclass with UVic School of Music piano students. Steinway artist Mark Anderson has appeared as recitalist, soloist and chamber musician in Japan, throughout the former Soviet Union, Europe and Great Britain, Ireland and North America. His recordings and performances have been met with widespread critical acclaim. Anderson is Associate […]
Lecture: 2,000 Years of Echoes and Reverb
Lecture: 2,000 Years of Echoes and Reverb
Orion Series in Fine Arts Sean Costello, Audio algorithm engineer This talk focuses on the general concepts of echoes and reverb in music. Starting with a brief discussion of how echoes and reverb were traditionally perceived by early cultures, it moves into the musical use of these effects. The technology advances of the 20th century […]
Guest talk: Bill Coleman & Gordon Monahan
Guest talk: Bill Coleman & Gordon Monahan
Orion Series in Fine Arts guest talk Bill Coleman, dancer/choreographer Gordon Monahan, composer Bill Coleman and Gordon Monahan discuss their show, Dollhouse, as well as demonstrate the body sensors used in the performance and the physical preparation for the work. They will present an abridged performance of Dollhouse on March 7. Dollhouse depicts a man […]
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UVic Chorus & Orchestra
UVic Chorus & Orchestra
Ajtony Csaba, Orchestra conductor Adam Con, Chorus director With guest Jelena Milojević, accordion & Cassidy Stahr, soprano Program: Martin Palmeri — Misa a Buenos Aires (Misatango) Václav Trojan — Fairy Tales for accordion and orchestra Czech composer Václav Trojan has been tremendously popular for his “inventive and effective music,” evenly split between writing for concert […]
Coleman & Monahan: Dollhouse Unplugged
Coleman & Monahan: Dollhouse Unplugged
Orion Series in Fine Arts Dollhouse Unplugged Bill Coleman, dancer/choreographer Gordon Monahan, composer The theatrical performance, Dollhouse, depicts a man whose world is literally falling down on top of him. Informed by such diverse sources as Artaud to The Three Stooges, Bill Coleman is a man out of sync with his surroundings as he tap-dances […]
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Thank You Concert
Thank You Concert
A concert celebrating the achievements and talents of the many School of Music students who receive generous support from our donors. Join us as we say thank you to our many supporters, concert-goers, and the community with this wonderful afternoon of music. Reception to follow. All are welcome to attend!
CANCELLED: UVic Jazz & Creative Music Ensemble
CANCELLED: UVic Jazz & Creative Music Ensemble
Live Music for Silent Film The UVic JCM presents original live soundtracks for silent films in addition to the big band music of Dave Holland and others. All proceeds will benefit the Blues for Eric Scholarship Fund. “Blues for Eric” generates scholarship funds in the name of Eric LeBlanc and in support of the jazz […]
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Degree Recital: Kyron Basu, voice (MMus)
Degree Recital: Kyron Basu, voice (MMus)
Kyron Basu presents his Master of Music graduating recital for voice performance.
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Tuesdaymusic
Tuesdaymusic
Enjoy a program of solo and chamber music in a variety of genres, from baroque to contemporary, performed by UVic School of Music students.
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Degree Recital: Emily Morse, flute (MMus)
Degree Recital: Emily Morse, flute (MMus)
Emily Morse presents her Master of Music graduating recital for flute performance.
Degree Recital: Alana Hayes, voice (MMus)
Degree Recital: Alana Hayes, voice (MMus)
Alana Hayes presents her Master of Music graduating recital for voice performance.
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Steinway & UVic: High-Tech Meets Tradition
Steinway & UVic: High-Tech Meets Tradition
Drop by the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall for piano masterclasses and demonstrations of Steinway’s SPIRIO|r, the world’s finest high-resolution player piano capable of live performance capture and playback. The SPIRIO|r uses an iPad to record performances, correct mistakes, and play back the perfect version on the piano itself. The instrument can also play performances […]
Steinway & UVic 12 Year Celebration: Emerging Steinway Stars
Steinway & UVic 12 Year Celebration: Emerging Steinway Stars
Join us for a special concert showcasing some of the brightest piano students from the UVic School of Music. This concert will be performed on Steinway's SPIRIO|r, the world’s finest high-resolution player piano capable of live performance capture and playback. 7:30 PM Pre-concert SPIRIO|r demonstration with Graham Blank, Piano Division Manager of Tom Lee Music. […]
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Fridaymusic: Brass
Fridaymusic: Brass
Take an afternoon break to enjoy a concert of varied repertoire featuring UVic School of Music brass students.
Student Composers Concert
Student Composers Concert
Featuring original compositions by students from the UVic School of Music composition program.
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LIVE STREAM ONLY: UVic Voice Ensemble: Music and Majesty
LIVE STREAM ONLY: UVic Voice Ensemble: Music and Majesty
NOTICE: This concert will only be available as a live stream from the School of Music's Facebook page. View the program In this concert, the UVic Voice Ensemble explores music composed by historical members of the English Royal Family from Richard the Lionheart to Albert, Prince Consort. The program, along with presenter Kieran Foss, seeks […]
LIVE STREAM ONLY: Viola Studio Recital
LIVE STREAM ONLY: Viola Studio Recital
* This is a closed-door event. Listen via our live stream. Featuring UVic School of Music viola students from the studio of Joanna Hood. View the program
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LIVE STREAM ONLY: Steinway & UVic: Bruce Vogt, piano
LIVE STREAM ONLY: Steinway & UVic: Bruce Vogt, piano
* This is a closed-door event. Listen via our live stream. View the concert program In a concert celebrating the UVic School of Music’s 12 years as an all-Steinway school, pianist Bruce Vogt performs a dynamic program of works by Franz Liszt and Frédéric Chopin, including a waltz and six Nocturnes. Among the elite of […]
Degree Recital: Richard Charter and Joseph Chiu, composition (MMus)
Degree Recital: Richard Charter and Joseph Chiu, composition (MMus)
Richard Charter and Joseph Chiu present their Master of Music graduating recital for composition. View the program
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CANCELLED: Degree Recital: Jaime Kozak, voice (BMus)
CANCELLED: Degree Recital: Jaime Kozak, voice (BMus)
Jaime Kozak presents her Bachelor of Music graduating recital for voice performance.
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CANCELLED: Tuesdaymusic
CANCELLED: Tuesdaymusic
Enjoy a program of solo and chamber music in a variety of genres, from baroque to contemporary, performed by UVic School of Music students.
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CANCELLED: Degree Recital: Holly Melville, voice (BMus)
CANCELLED: Degree Recital: Holly Melville, voice (BMus)
* This is a closed-door event. Please listen via our live stream. Holly Melville presents her Bachelor of Music graduating recital for voice performance.
CANCELLED: Degree Recital: Abigail Schuliger, voice (MMus)
CANCELLED: Degree Recital: Abigail Schuliger, voice (MMus)
Abigail Schuliger presents her Master of Music graduating recital for voice performance.
LIVE STREAM EVENT: Degree Recital: Anna Betuzzi, oboe (BMus)
LIVE STREAM EVENT: Degree Recital: Anna Betuzzi, oboe (BMus)
* This is a closed-door event. Please listen via our live stream. View the program Anna Betuzzi presents her Bachelor of Music graduating recital for oboe performance.
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CANCELLED: Fridaymusic: Woodwinds
CANCELLED: Fridaymusic: Woodwinds
Take an afternoon break to enjoy a concert of varied repertoire featuring UVic School of Music woodwind students.
CANCELLED: Violin Studio Recital
CANCELLED: Violin Studio Recital
Featuring UVic School of Music violin students from the studio of Ann Elliott-Goldschmid.
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CANCELLED: Sonic Lab
CANCELLED: Sonic Lab
Ajtony Csaba, director UVic’s contemporary music ensemble is dedicated to performing Canadian and international music of our time.
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CANCELLED: Cello Studio Recital
CANCELLED: Cello Studio Recital
Featuring UVic School of Music cello students from the studio of Pamela Highbaugh Aloni.
CANCELLED: UVic Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Spring Showcase
CANCELLED: UVic Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Spring Showcase
Wendell Clanton, director Expect a fun-filled evening featuring original arrangements and timeless classics performed by Vocal Jazz studio groups and combos.
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CANCELLED: Tuesdaymusic
CANCELLED: Tuesdaymusic
Enjoy a program of solo and chamber music in a variety of genres, from baroque to contemporary, performed by UVic School of Music students.
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CANCELLED: Bringing Music to War Ravaged Zones
CANCELLED: Bringing Music to War Ravaged Zones
Orion Series in Fine Arts Susan McDonald, guitarist and advocate Lecture: Bringing Music to War Ravaged Zones Susan McDonald is internationally known and respected as a performer and advocate of musicians in places of strife. In this lecture, Ms. McDonald describes her experiences bringing a message of music and hope to endangered refugees and artists […]
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LIVE STREAM EVENT: Degree Recital: Jeanel Liang, violin (BMus)
LIVE STREAM EVENT: Degree Recital: Jeanel Liang, violin (BMus)
* This is a closed-door event. Please listen via our live stream. View the program Jeanel Liang presents her Bachelor of Music graduating recital for violin performance.
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CANCELLED: Fridaymusic: Guitar
CANCELLED: Fridaymusic: Guitar
Take an afternoon break to enjoy a concert of varied repertoire featuring UVic School of Music guitar students from the studio of Alexander Dunn.
LIVE STREAM EVENT: Degree Recital: Todd Morgan, saxophone (BMus)
LIVE STREAM EVENT: Degree Recital: Todd Morgan, saxophone (BMus)
* This is a closed-door event. Please listen via our live stream. Todd Morgan presents his Bachelor of Music graduating recital for saxophone performance.
CANCELLED: UVic Wind Symphony: Real to Reel
CANCELLED: UVic Wind Symphony: Real to Reel
*Ticket holders are entitled to a full refund for this concert. Please contact the Farquhar Box Office at ticket@uvic.ca or call 250 721 8480. Steven Capaldo, conductor The final concert of the UVic Wind Symphony’s 2019/20 season features exciting music by Erich Korngold, John Williams and William Walton in an eclectic program of works by […]
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CANCELLED: UVic Chamber Singers: To Live is to Sing
CANCELLED: UVic Chamber Singers: To Live is to Sing
Susan Young, director Come to find out why singing is good for you in a concert featuring the UVic Chamber Singers and ensembles made up from the choir members.
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CANCELLED: String Chamber Concert
CANCELLED: String Chamber Concert
Featuring UVic School of Music string students from the chamber music classes of the Lafayette String Quartet.
CANCELLED: Faculty Concert: Connie Gitlin, clarinet
CANCELLED: Faculty Concert: Connie Gitlin, clarinet
Connie Gitlin, clarinet With Yariv Aloni, viola Yoomi Kim, piano A program of works for clarinet, viola and piano by W.A. Mozart and Max Bruch combined with clarinet gems by Michele Mangani, Jeanne Singer and George Gershwin. Principal clarinet with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra since 1984, Connie Gitlin served that same role with the Winnipeg […]
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CANCELLED: Tuesdaymusic
CANCELLED: Tuesdaymusic
Enjoy a program of solo and chamber music in a variety of genres, from baroque to contemporary, performed by UVic School of Music students.
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CANCELLED: Don Wright Symphonic Winds: Mystic Vale
CANCELLED: Don Wright Symphonic Winds: Mystic Vale
*Ticket holders are entitled to a full refund for this concert. Please contact the Farquhar Box Office at ticket@uvic.ca or call 250 721 8480.Michael Keddy, conductor The Don Wright Symphonic Winds closes its 2019/20 season with a concert that looks to mysticism and the occult. Dragons and other mythical creatures will be brought to life […]
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CANCELLED: Fridaymusic: Percussion
CANCELLED: Fridaymusic: Percussion
Take an afternoon break to enjoy a concert of varied repertoire featuring UVic School of Music percussion students from the studio of Bill Linwood.
CANCELLED: UVic Orchestra: Water
CANCELLED: UVic Orchestra: Water
*Ticket holders are entitled to a full refund for this concert. Please contact the Farquhar Box Office at ticket@uvic.ca or call 250 721 8480. Cassidy Stahr, mezzo-soprano (2019 UVic Concerto Competition winner) Naby Camara, balafon Ajtony Csaba, conductor Program: Gustav Holst — Jupiter from “The Planets” Edward Elgar — Sea Pictures, Op. 37, featuring Cassidy […]