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April 2021
Pro Series Concert, “In memory . . . “
Brandon University pro series streaming concert draws on loss and memories The Brandon University School of Music’s latest pro series streaming concert will feature original compositions by BU alumni Chris Byman and Kenley Kristofferson. The full program encompasses a beautiful set of works in concert by performance artists from the School of Music, including Catherine Wood on clarinet, Victoria Sparks on marimba, and Leanne Zacharias on ‘cello. Byman, BU alumnus, has written a work in memory of Cole Ediger, who…
Find out more »Senior Colloquium 2021
Join us as our upper-year students present research and projects to colleagues, friends, family members, and the wider BU community.
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Pro Series featuring Nancy Hennen, flute
Brandon University flutist Nancy Hennen will perform with various other BU music instructors in a pro series concert that pairs her flute with instruments from voice to violin. The concert is set for Tuesday, April 20 and will be streamed to the BU School of Music’s Facebook page and their YouTube page. This will be the final concert in this year’s pro series, which successfully pivoted to streaming as a way to continue connecting with audiences through the pandemic. The…
Find out more »Eklektikos Band in Concert
The Eklektikos Band, directed by Diogo Peixoto, will stream their year-end concert on the Brandon University School of Music YouTube account this coming Wednesday, April 21st, at 7:30 PM. The Eklektikos Band is eclectic (get it?) in terms of both instrumentation and repertoire so it is sure to be a fun and exciting show! The performance will feature tunes composed by Charles Mingus, Snarky Puppy, and George Gershwin to name just a few, as well as two original compositions BU’s…
Find out more »August 2021
Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival 2021
Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival Celebrates Manitoba's 150th Anniversary of Confederation Alexander Tselyakov and Daniel Tselyakov, Artistic Directors A VIRTUAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE The 2021 Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival has a program full of incredible music planned for you, and we can't wait to get started. Six concerts and a movie night starting August 8th and running until August 21st. On Sunday, August 8th, we will launch our Manitoba 150 festival with a special virtual concert. World Premiere:…
Find out more »September 2021
E-Gré National Music Competition
The 44th Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition 2021 in Strings is taking place online September 17 to 19, 2021. All events will be streamed on the Competition’s website E-Gre.ca. Commonly known as the E-Gré Competition, this annual event focuses on the exceptional performance of Canadian and contemporary music by Canada’s top emerging artists. The six selected finalists are: Ariel Carrabré, Brandon, MB, pianist Michel-Alexandre Broekaert; Christopher Hwang, Toronto, ON, pianist Younggun Kim; Julia Mirzoev, Toronto, ON, pianist Meaghan Milatz; Isabella Perron,…
Find out more »November 2021
Pro Series: E-Gré winner Julien Siino
Cellist Julien Siino, winner of the 2021 E-Gré National Music Competition, will be joined by collaborative pianist Edward Liddall as they conclude their Winner’s Tour with a live-streamed performance on Tuesday, Nov. 23.
Find out more »February 2022
Brandon Chamber Players: Sing & Strum
Brandon University musicians will take centre-stage when the Brandon Chamber Players bring live music back to the Lorne Watson Recital Hall.
Find out more »March 2022
Brandon Chamber Players: Here We Are
Here We Are features new, original jazz compositions by Brandon-based saxophonist Aren Teerhuis.
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