Pro Series Concert NÖEL NOCTURNE featuring Proximus5
2024-11-30 19:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Brandon, MB, Canada
Immerse yourself in the calming vocal cadences of timeless holiday classics.
Dan Rochegood, countertenor
Scott Reimer, baritone and countertenor
James Magnus-Johnston, tenor
Paul Bruch-Wiens, baritone
Jereme Wall, bass
Brandon University Pro Series is thrilled to host Winnipeg’s premier male a cappella quintet, Proximus 5, on their Holiday Tour. Renowned for their spine-tingling harmonies and exquisite vocal arrangements, these seasoned singers promise an unforgettable evening. The program will feature a festive mix of traditional carols and contemporary holiday compositions, all beautifully arranged to highlight the ensemble’s dynamic vocal prowess. Proximus will be joined by BU’s brand-new Men’s Chamber Ensemble who will be singing some holiday favourites of their own. Join us for a night of joyous music that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. $20 for adults (no fee for BU and Conservatory of Music students).
For more information about Proximus5, please visit their website at: https://www.prox5.ca/

BU Brass Ensemble Christmas Concert
2024-12-01 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Please join our BU Brass Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Edward Bach. The concert will feature Christmas music from around the world and will be an evening to enjoy for all ages. Highlights will include Keith Snell’s arrangement of Lutebook Lullaby, as well as a virtuosic rendering by Gregory Canella of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
All are welcome!
No admission charge.

Out of Bounds Lecture: Graduate Students of Music
2024-12-03 12:40 - 13:30 | MB
All are welcome!

Piano Ensemble Class Concert
2024-12-05 15:30 - 18:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Please join us for our Piano Ensemble Class Concert under the director of Prof. Alexander Tselyakov.
No Admission Charge. Everyone is welcome!

Chamber Music Class Concert
2024-12-10 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
under the direction of Prof. Kerry DuWors
All are welcome! No admission charge.

The Magic Flute, Opera Workshop Performance
2024-12-13 20:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
BU Opera Workshop will perform excepts from The Magic Flute by Mozart. Directed/coached by Marjorie Sparks. Fully costumed and staged. The following performers are:
Shelby English; Bennett Radcliffe; Emma Messner; Alyza Zaragoza; Daelyn Fefchak; Dylan Southam; Laya Gross; Kendalyn Penner; Faye Desjarlais
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Jia Zhang, piano
2024-12-14 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Graduate Student Recital.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Junxin (Sophia) Ye, piano
2024-12-18 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada

Tyleen Haywood, bass
2025-01-25 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL
Assisted by Dane Neufeld, guitar; Tiana Vasconcelos, vocals; Kendra Martinussen, tenor saxophone; Colleen Zwarych, triangle; Jeremy Littlefield, piano; Esteban Seunarine, drums
All are welcome! No admission charge.

A Choral Celebration with University of Regina and Brandon University Choirs
2025-01-26 14:00 | Knox United Church, 451 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5A9, Canada
The performance will include excerpts of masterworks, Canadian works and other gems.
The Chamber Choirs will perform individually and in double-choir formation.
Tickets available at the door: Adults $15; ages 13-18 years $5; under 12, no charge
BU students and Conservatory of Music students attend at no charge.

Pro Series: BU New Music Festival (BUNMF) 2025 Sonic Innovations of Manitoba Concert #1
2025-01-28 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Celebrating Örjan Sandred & Gordon Fitzell
Örjan Sandred, composer, live electronics and live video
Gordon Fitzell, composer, live electronics and live video
Victoria Sparks, percussion
Allen Harrington, saxophone
Laura Loewen, piano
Megumi Masaki, piano
Experience the cutting-edge electro-acoustic and multimedia works of Manitoba composers Gordon Fitzell and Örjan Sandred, performed by Allen Harrington, Laura Loewen, Tori Sparks, and Megumi Masaki. Known for pushing the boundaries of sound, visuals and technology, Fitzell blends live electronics and acoustic instruments to create transformative textures, while Sandred integrates music with AI, real-time visuals, offering interactive, immersive environments. This concert showcases the innovative works of two of Manitoba’s most forward-thinking composers, redefining the intersection of sound, technology, and art. Don’t miss this thrilling exploration of the intersection between technology, music, and multimedia artistry!
Tickets available at the door. $20 Adults; BU and Conservatory of Music students attend at no charge.

Pro Series: BU New Music Festival (BUNMF) SOUNDS NEW Concert #2
2025-01-29 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
This concert is a collaboration with BU New Music Ensemble (BUNME) the eXperimental Improv Ensemble (XIE) from the University of Manitoba.
Join us for an exciting evening of innovative sound as the Brandon University New Music Ensemble collaborates with XIE (Experimental Improvisation Ensemble). The concert blends the precision of contemporary compositions with the spontaneity of experimental improvisation, offering a dynamic exploration of modern sonic landscapes. Additionally, both large and small ensembles from BU’s School of Music will be featured, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles.
Tickets available at the door. Adults $20; BU and Conservatory of Music students attend at no charge.

BU Big Band Dance
2025-01-31 19:30 | MB
A night of jazz, pop and dance featuring our BU Big Band and Eklektikos!
Raffle and BUSMEA Thrift Pop-Up also!
LOCATION: Bailey’s/Mingling Area
DOORS OPEN: 7:30 p.m.
MUSIC @ 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $5
Tickets available for purchase at the door.

Trans Allyship in Challenging Times
2025-02-10 18:00 - 18:50 | Brandon, MB, Canada
OUT OF BOUNDS LECTURE SERIES.
BU School of Music presents
Nora Wilson on “Trans Allyship in Challenging Times”
Pizza reception to follow in the Faculty Lounge.

Pro Series: Faculty Night
2025-02-11 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Please join us for an evening with School of Music faculty performing works by Barbara York, Ravel, Jorge Montilla to name a few and performances by:
Luis Deniz, saxophone
Kerry DuWors, violin
Greg Gatien, saxophone
Nancy Hennen, flute
Diogo Peixoto, electric bass
Eric Platz, drums
Alexander Tselyakov, piano
Daniel Tselyakov, piano
Nora Wilson, tuba
Catherine Wood, clarinet
Leanne Zacharias, ‘cello
and guests …
pianist(s) Teri Parker, jazz piano & Danielle Guina, piano and Tyleen Haywood, upright bass

All are welcome! Tickets available at the door. Adults $20; BU students and Conservatory of Music students attend at no charge.

Rocio Luna Perez, violin
2025-02-14 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Graduate Student Recital
with Daniel Tselyakov, piano
All are welcome! No Admission charge.

Jeremy Littlefield, jazz piano
2025-02-15 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL
Assisted by Nic Bray, saxophone; Kendra Martinussen, saxophone; Zianna De Leon, trumpet; Kurtis Johnson, trombone; Emily Penney, voice; Akash Ramgotra, bass; Josh Geddert, drums; Tim Franklin, drums
No Admission Charge. All are welcome!

Carlos Castro, cello
2025-02-24 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
GRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL
Assisted by Dianna Neufeld, piano; Darina Lavrukhina, piano; Ariadna Ortega, cello
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Clarinetfest 2025
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-02 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Please join us for the 15th anniversary of the Brandon University Clarinet Festival on March 1st and 2nd, 2025. We are celebrating this anniversary by featuring an incredible line-up of guest artists, including: Rachel Yoder, Wonkak Kim, and Michael Dassios. The festival features BU faculty Callie Siverson and former BU faculty Kyung Kim and Victoria Sparks. We welcome back BU alum and guest conductor Justine Burke who will lead the festival clarinet choir. The BU Clarinet Choir and festival host Cathy Wood will also be performing.
Great PD opportunity for musicians of all ages! The festival events include:

Workshops, Dassios Mouthpiece booth, and concerts
Festival Clarinet Choir for all participants (all levels)
Prize draws!

All events take place at Brandon University School of Music.
Registration Link: ($25 for students/seniors; $40 for adults): https://bit.ly/42Ck7uW
Register by February 20th for a $5 discount ($20/$35)
Information is available in the Google Folder: https://bit.ly/3E8pmZs

Clarinetfest 2025 Host Concert Viðarneistí
2025-03-01 14:30 - 15:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Viðarneistí
Cathy Wood, clarinet and Victoria Sparks, marimba
No admission charge. All are welcome!
For more information about the Clarinet Festival 2025, please visit this link: https://events.brandonu.ca/event/clarinetfest-2025/

pro series: Wonkak Kim, clarinet & Kyung Kim, piano
2025-03-01 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
As part of this year’s Clarinet Festival, please join us for an evening of clarinet and piano featuring Wonkak Kim, Clarinet & Kyung Kim, piano.
Tickets: $20 each, available at the door.
For more information about the Clarinet Festival, please visit this link: https://events.brandonu.ca/event/clarinetfest-2025/

Clarinet Festival 2025: Guest Artist Concert
2025-03-02 12:15 - 13:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Featuring Callie Siverson, horn; Colin Mehmel, clarinet; and Danielle Guina, piano
No admission charge. All are welcome!
For more information about the Clarinet Festival, please visit this link: https://events.brandonu.ca/event/clarinetfest-2025/

Clarinet Festival 2025: Guest Artist Concert
2025-03-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Featuring Michael Dassios, clarinet and Rachel Yoder, clarinet, bass clarinet and electronics.
No admission charge. All are welcome!
For more information on Clarinet Festival, please visit this link: https://events.brandonu.ca/event/clarinetfest-2025/

Clarinet Festival 2025: Final Concert
2025-03-02 15:00 - 17:30 | MB
Featuring BU Clarinet Choir and Festival Clarinet Choir
For more information on the Clarinet Festival, please visit this link: https://events.brandonu.ca/event/clarinetfest-2025/
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Low Brass Studio Recital
2025-03-04 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Members of the Brandon University Low Brass Studio will be presenting a concert of solo and chamber works for trombone, euphonium, and tuba.
Under the director of Dr. Nora Wilson (Trombone) with student performance artists:
Matteo Bercier, Trombone; Julia Friesen, Euphonium; Victor Alexander Hourie, Tuba; Rory McCallum, Trombone; Jack Smith, Trombone; Greta Wiebe, Tuba; Cade Zacharias, Trombone
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Joshua Geddert, Drumset
2025-03-09 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL
Assisted by Tyleen Haywood, Bass; Dane Neufeld, Guitar; Jeremy Littlefield, Piano; Zianna De Leon, Trumpet; Jacob Pfiefer, Saxophone.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Con-septs Live at LWRH
2025-03-10 18:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
under the direction of Prof. Marika Galea
Con-septs is a largely self-directed septet comprised of both undergraduate and graduate jazz students, coached by Marika Galea. They perform diverse repertoire from historic and contemporary jazz composers including Sam Rivers, Jonathan Scales, Carla Bley, Thelonious Monk, Alice Coltrane, Nelson Faria, Pedro Martins, Bill Richards and Cedar Walton.
Zianna De Leon – trumpet
Jacob Pfeifer – tenor saxophone
Rory McCallum – trombone
Gregory Conway – guitar
Jack Chiang – piano
Austin Reid – bass
Joshua Geddert – drums
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Brandon University Jazz Festival 2025
2025-03-13 - 2025-03-15 | MB
More details to follow.
https://bujazzfest.ca/

BU Orchestra & Chorale in Concert
2025-03-22 19:30 | MB
under the direction of Dr. L. Zacharias & Dr. A. Dagenais and featuring soloists: Eugene Berg, violin; Boyang Zhang, piano.
Tickets available at the door:
Adults – $15
13-18 years of age – $5
Under 12 – No Charge
No charge for BU & Conservatory of Music students

Tristan Kovachik, Trumpet
2025-03-23 12:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL
Assisted by Wanting Ren, Piano; Brass Ensemble: Ehtan Sanders, Trumpet; Zianna De Leon, Trumpet; Robyn Bock, Trumpet; Connor Dyck, Trumpet; Karissa Mohr, Trumpet; Ravnoor Gill, Trumpet; Jonathan Si, French Horn; Kurtis Johnson, Trombone; Philipp Lauter, Trombone; Connor Smith, Trombone; Cade Zacharias, Trombone; Victor Hourie, Tuba.
No admission charge. All are welcome!
