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February 2021
Electronic music show at BU inspired by pandemic constraints
Sarah Belle Reid A new show live-streamed through Brandon University’s School of Music next week is drawing inspiration from the ongoing pandemic — and especially the digital tools that all of us are relying on to overcome physical isolation. “Well of course, all of our concerts are live-streamed these days — that’s the only way for anyone to safely see and enjoy the performances during a pandemic,” said Aaron Wilson, a BU Associate Professor of Low Brass who will be…
Find out more »March 2021
Pro Series Concert – Daniel Tselyakov, Piano
An acclaimed Brandon University music alumnus will return virtually to give a piano performance as part of the BU School of Music’s pro series. Daniel Tselyakov will give an extended performance that includes pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Scriabin and more. It will be streamed live on the School of Music’s Facebook and YouTube pages. “This is a special concert as it is a bit of a homecoming for Daniel,” said BU Dean of Music Greg Gatien. “We are so proud…
Find out more »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 »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 »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 »September 2022
Pro Series: Ensemble Télémaque
GroundSwell brings nine-piece Ensemble Télémaque from Marseille, France to Brandon for a diverse concert featuring the Canadian premieres of four new pieces written for this concert.
Find out more »October 2022
Pro Series Homecoming Concert
Press Release Please join us for an evening of piano with acclaimed and celebrated School of Music faculty at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Pictured above, Mark Cramer, Everett Hopfner (standing) and Alexander Tselyakov, Megumi Masaki (seated) Pictured above is the School of Music group that toured the New York Steinway factory, making a careful selection of our fabulous brand new Steinway D piano. Concert #2 of the Pro Series Roster, Homecoming…
Find out more »November 2022
BU New Music Festival pro series Concert #2
Our pro series Concert #2 of the BU New Music Festival features Marina Thibeault, viola & Janelle Fung, piano. FROM FAR ABOVE: BRINGER OF LIGHT - MARINA THIBEAULT, viola & JANELLE FUNG, piano Celebrated duo Marina Thibeault and Janelle Fung delight international audiences with their spellbinding performances and engaging presence. They will perform a compelling program for viola and piano which includes works from the classical canon by Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger and Rebecca Clarke and contemporary compositions by…
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Megumi Masaki MEGUMI MASAKI || TRANSFORMATION: a celebration of human resilience, calls to action, and transformational experiences. TRANSFORMATION presents four interactive piano + multimedia works that reimagine the piano and pianist’s artistic expression through new technologies, and transform the listener’s concert to an immersive, emotional and cinematic experience. This program explores new models of interaction between sound, image, text and movement to augment the piano and its surrounding space as a visual as well as musical instrument. TRANSFORMATION hopes…
Find out more »Canzona Choir pro series concert
Canzona The Brandon University School of Music pro series welcomes the nationally renowned choir Canzona to a performance at Knox United Church the evening of Nov. 21. “Canzona is a terrific choir — one of the very best in Canada,” said Greg Gatien, Dean of the BU School of Music. “They have performed here before to a packed house, receiving an enthusiastic standing ovation.” On this return performance, Canzona, will bring 18 vocalists, plus nine orchestra players (two violins, two…
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