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Orion Lecture with Jude Brereton – Singing in space(s): Past, present and future
Orion Lecture with Jude Brereton – Singing in space(s): Past, present and future
Orion Visiting Scholar Lecture Jude Brereton, Professor of Audio and Music Technologies Singing in space(s): Past, present and future Music happens in acoustic space;Â for centuries composers and musicians have exploited the relationship between music and acoustics to great effect. Acoustic science has moved in huge strides from the days of using canons to capture the […]
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Flute Masterclass with Susan Hoeppner
Flute Masterclass with Susan Hoeppner
Flutist Susan Hoeppner joins the School of Music virtually to coach a masterclass with UVic School of Music students. Performers include Ainsley Mercer (fourth year BMus student) and Arin Sarkissian (Principal flute of the Victoria Symphony, and first year MMus student). All are welcome to attend. ABOUT THE ARTIST Canadian-born flutist Susan Hoeppner is highly […]
UVic Jazz and Creative Music Ensemble: Lost in Space and Time
UVic Jazz and Creative Music Ensemble: Lost in Space and Time
Scott MacInnes, director Join the UVic Jazz Ensemble for an electrifying selection of pieces that will launch your imagination into orbit. Titled Lost in Space and Time, this performance will showcase the ensemble’s vibrant take on iconic jazz repertoire, including the works of Chuck Mangione, Les Hooper, Richard Rodgers, John LaBarbera, and more. The Vikes […]
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String Chamber Music Concert
String Chamber Music Concert
Featuring UVic School of Music string students from the studios of Ann Elliott-Goldschmid, Joanna Hood, Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, and Malcolm Armstrong.
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Fridaymusic: Percussion Ensemble
Fridaymusic: Percussion Ensemble
Take a break from the daily grind for our weekly lunch hour concert featuring musicians from the UVic School of Music. This week’s concert features the UVic Percussion Ensemble performing a variety of repertoire, from classical to contemporary.
UVic Symphony Orchestra: From Darkness to Light
UVic Symphony Orchestra: From Darkness to Light
Giuseppe Pietraroia, Conductor Arturo GarcÃa Cuéllar, Graduate Assistant Conductor Jiran Miao, piano (2024 UVic Concerto Competition winner) Join the UVic Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia, for a captivating evening of music that blends drama, passion, and rhythmic vitality. The program opens with the overture to Franz Schubert's opera Fierabras, a piece […]
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Explore UVic
Explore UVic
Don't miss this in-person, on-campus event! See what the UVic experience is like through lectures, student panels, tours, information fairs and more. High school students, transfer students and families are welcome! EXPLORE THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC TOURS At the School of Music, tours of the facilities will take place at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm. Tours […]
UVic Winter Choral Concert: Winter Celebration
UVic Winter Choral Concert: Winter Celebration
UVic Chorus, Kinza Tyrrell, director UVic Chamber Singers, Adam Jonathan Con, director UVic Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Wendell Clanton, director Get ready for an enchanting afternoon of music as the University of Victoria's finest choirs come together for their Winter Choral Concert held at the breathtaking Christ Church Cathedral. This beloved seasonal tradition showcases the rich […]
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UVic Sonic Lab: A Degree of Beauty
UVic Sonic Lab: A Degree of Beauty
Sonic Lab New Music Ensemble Ajtony Csaba, direction Sonic Lab stages an innovative musical adventure that pays tribute to the work of Arnold Schoenberg and his legacy of breaking free from the aesthetic shackles that keep us in the past. Incorporating elements of deconstruction, music theatre, collective composition, and extended techniques, the audience is invited […]
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Orion Lecture: Composing for Voice with Barbara Hannigan
Orion Lecture: Composing for Voice with Barbara Hannigan
Orion Series in Fine Arts Lecture Composing for the Voice Barbara Hannigan, soprano Bertrand Chamayou, piano Barbara Hannigan and Bertrand Chamayou speak to UVic School of Music composition students. Using John Zorn’s Jumalattaret as a launching point — which they will be performing in concert on December 2 — the duo will discuss techniques and […]
Baroque Collegium (BOMP) Concert
Baroque Collegium (BOMP) Concert
Joanna Hood & Chloe Meyers, Directors Hear School of Music students in UVic’s Baroque Collegium (BOMP) perform on period instruments including the harpsichord, viola de gamba, and Baroque cello. With the generous support of Early Music Vancouver, the Collegium is a part of BOMP (Baroque Orchestra Mentoring Programme). Students in the course receive coaching and […]
Orion Masterclasses: Barbara Hannigan (soprano) and Bertrand Chamayou (piano)
Orion Masterclasses: Barbara Hannigan (soprano) and Bertrand Chamayou (piano)
Orion Series in Fine Arts Masterclasses & Q&A Barbara Hannigan, soprano Bertrand Chamayou, piano SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2:30PM: Voice Masterclass Soprano Barbara Hannigan coaches UVic School of Music voice students. 3:30PM: Piano Masterclass Pianist Bertand Chamayou coaches UVic School of Music piano students. 4:30PM: Q&A UVic voice professor, Benjamin Butterfield hosts a Q&A with Barbara […]
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Jingle Brass: UVic Brass Faculty and Student Recital
Jingle Brass: UVic Brass Faculty and Student Recital
Don't miss the ever-popular annual concert of UVic School of Music brass! This year our Faculty Trio, featuring Merrie Klazek (trumpet), Sam McNally (horn) and Scott MacInnes (trombone) will perform solo works for the season, and UVic brass students will be joined by talented young local highschool brass players. Get ready for some beautiful and […]
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UVic Concert Band: Ride!
UVic Concert Band: Ride!
Steven Capaldo, Conductor Join the UVic Concert Band for its inaugural concert Ride! Celebrating the launch of this exciting new ensemble — with students from across the UVic campus, local high schools, and community members — this diverse community band gives their debut performance with works by Frank Ticheli, Phillip Sparke, Cait Nishimura, James Barnes, […]
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A Holiday Cellobration
A Holiday Cellobration
UVic School of Music cello professor Pamela Highbaugh Aloni brings together UVic cello students, alumni and community members in this annual festive concert that celebrates community and the holiday season. VIEW THE PROGRAM
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Non-Degree Recital: Spencer Leong Cowie and Sophia Adames
Non-Degree Recital: Spencer Leong Cowie and Sophia Adames
School of Music students Spencer Leong Cowie and Sophia Adames present a non-degree recital. Sophia Adames (she/her) is a second year flautist currently pursuing a Bachelor’s of Music at the University of Victoria, where she is currently studying with Marsha Elliott-Edwards. Growing up in Calgary (Treaty 7 territory), Sophia’s diverse musical background spans everything from […]
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Non-Degree Recital: Easton Roy and Madison Brecht
Non-Degree Recital: Easton Roy and Madison Brecht
From the studio of May Ling Kwok, Easton Roy and Madison Brecht present a holiday duet recital. This recital will feature solo and collaborative works by composers including Debussy, Mendelssohn, Liszt, and Tchaikovsky. This concert will be available as a live stream.
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46th Annual Victoria Tuba Christmas
46th Annual Victoria Tuba Christmas
Scott MacInnes, director Tuba Christmas returns to Market Square in downtown Victoria for one of Victoria’s most beloved holiday traditions! The annual gathering brings together more than 100 tuba and euphonium players from across the region to play your favourite holiday carols. Donations will be accepted for the Times Colonist Christmas Fund, a charity that […]
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Dartagnan Camara: Percussion virtuoso from Guinea
Dartagnan Camara: Percussion virtuoso from Guinea
Dartagnan Camara, percussion virtuoso from Guinea, West Africa with a five-member traditional xylophone ensemble and guest Hector Ramos from Cuba. Doors at 7:30 pm Tickets: $40 This event is organized by Drum Victoria. Info and tickets here