Join the Music Performance Practice class for a lecture by the members of Sequentia, led by the legendary Benjamin Bagby. This distinguished ensemble will discuss and demonstrate — using voice and instruments — how to build performances of music from the middle and late medieval period. This presentation is sponsored by the Early Music Society […]

B.K. Weigel Quartet in Residence Viano Quartet The Viano Quartet will read and workshop compositions by UVic School of Music students. All are welcome to attend. Praised for their “virtuosity, visceral expression, and rare unity of intention” (Boston Globe), the Viano Quartet is one of the most sought-after performing young ensembles today and is currently […]

Orion Series in Fine Arts presents Panel discussion with Spanish Brass: Life as a chamber musician Spanish Brass, one of the world’s top and longest-running touring and performing chamber groups, will engage in conversation about the artistic nuances and daily realities of life as a chamber music group. Moderator: Merrie Klazek Translator: Virginia Acuña Spanish […]

Orion Series in Fine Arts presents Jauvon Gilliam, percussion Co-Director of Percussion Studies, University of Maryland School of Music Jauvon Gilliam leads a masterclass focused on approaches to standard timpani repertoire. Jauvon was named principal timpanist of the National Symphony Orchestra in 2009 at age 29. Since 2011, Jauvon performs regularly as guest principal timpanist […]

Hailed by critics as “simply sublime and exquisite,” Dr. Stephanie Zelnick is Associate Professor of Clarinet at the University of Kansas and principal clarinet of the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. This engaging and informal session will focus on how young musicians might create a path towards a successful musical career. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions following the conclusion of the session. Everyone […]