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SUMMARY:BU Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:BU Jazz Festival March 12-14\, 2026.  Please visit this link for details: https://bujazzfest.ca/
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/bu-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Brandon University\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,School of Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260306T134500
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SUMMARY:Level 7: The Dungeon of Deadlines (task initiation)
DESCRIPTION:Big assignments can feel overwhelming if you try to tackle them all at once. In this level\, you’ll learn how to break projects into smaller steps so you can make steady progress and beat procrastination. Complete the quest to become a Task Titan! \n\n\n\n\nOpen to all students. Register Now! \nLevel Up Your Learning\nReady to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time management and organization\, to collecting legendary notes\, to battling test anxiety\, each level brings you closer to academic victory! \nYou don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one\, just jump in wherever you’d like. Attend a session and get rewarded! Students earn an automatic entry into a draw for a $100 campus bookstore gift card for each session they attend. 
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/level-7-the-dungeon-of-deadlines-task-initiation/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Student Accessibility Services
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20251222T171502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T223126Z
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SUMMARY:School of Music Exams (Applied Music for BMus/BEd Yr 4 and Yr 5)
DESCRIPTION:School of Music examinations: Applied Music for BMus/BEd Yr 4 and Yr 5.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/school-of-music-exams-applied-music-for-bmus-bed-yr-4-and-yr-5/
LOCATION:Brandon University\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,School of Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260217T143026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T143026Z
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SUMMARY:10-Minute Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fourteen creative arts students in this term’s Directing class are each putting on a 10-minute play during an evening of rapid-fire drama at the Evans Theatre.\n\nTen of the 14 plays were written by members of the class. All 14 will be shown for one night only on Thursday\, March 5\, starting at 5 p.m.\n\nThe event is free for everyone.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/10-minute-play-festival/
LOCATION:Evans Theatre\, McKenzie Building\, 270-18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, R7A 6A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,English, Drama & Creative Writing,Faculty of Arts
GEO:49.845327;-99.963905
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20251222T162810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T223055Z
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SUMMARY:Classes End - Winter Courses for Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5
DESCRIPTION:Classes end: Winter courses for Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/winter-classes-end-education/
LOCATION:Brandon University\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faculty of Education,Important Dates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260302T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260226T190546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T190717Z
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SUMMARY:Community Iftaar
DESCRIPTION:Brandon University is proud to host an event organized by the Muslim community of Brandon through the Brandon Islamic Centre. \nYou are cordially invited to attend a Community Iftarr (breaking the fast of Ramadan) on Monday\, March 2\, at 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.). \nThe month of Ramadan requires fasting throughout the day\, and Iftaar is the meal taken at the end of the day\, following the call to prayer (around sunset). Iftarr is often done as a community\, with people gathering to break their fast together. \nThis Community Iftaar will be held at the BU Healthy Living Centre\, in the main gymnasium to accommodate the large gathering. Special guests will include Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. \nYou are asked to kindly RSVP so that appropriate amounts of food can be prepared: info@bicmanitoba.ca \n 
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/community-iftaar/
LOCATION:Healthy Living Centre\, 2010 Louise Avenue\, Brandon\, MB\, R7B 0L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Around Campus,Brandon University
GEO:49.843586;-99.964781
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
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SUMMARY:Clarinet Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 16th anniversary of the Brandon University Clarinet Festival on February 28th and March 1st\, 2026. This year we are featuring an incredible line-up of guest artists\, including Jonathan Russell\, Alex Whitehead\, and Colin Mehmel. The festival features BU faculty Leanne Zacharias and Callie Siverson and BU alumni Danielle Guina and Lisa Rumpel. Guest conductor Cheryl Ferguson will lead the festival clarinet choir. The BU Clarinet Choir and festival host Cathy Wood will also be performing. \nGreat PD opportunity for musicians of all ages! The festival events include: \n\nWorkshops\, vendors\, and concerts\nFestival Clarinet Choir for all participants (all levels)\nPrize draws!\n\nRegistration Link: ($30 for students/seniors; $50 for adults): https://forms.gle/1T9U4pg8m8fiWbnk7 \nFestival Schedule\nSaturday\, February 28th \n9:15am\nRegistration Opens\, Music Lobby\nVendor Room Opens\, Room 143 \n10:00-10:30am\nWelcome; Coffee and Q&A with Jonathan Russell\nRoom 157 \n10:40-11:30am\nI AM BETTER THAN MOZART (…at playing clarinet): An Empowering Composition Workshop for Clarinetists\nJonathan Russell\nRoom 157 \n11:40-12:40pm\nConducting Workshop: Cheryl Ferguson\nRoom 120 \n12:40-1:40pm\nLunch Break \n1:45-2:15pm\nQ&A with Alex Whitehead\nRoom 157 \n1:40-2:20pm\nGroup Lessons for Clarinet Choir Simplified Parts\nRooms 202\, 004 \n2:30-3:20pm\nImproving Embouchure Through Movement Feldenkrais Workshop: Colin Mehmel\nRoom 120 or 157 \n3:30-4:00pm\nGuest Artist Concert: Alex Whitehead and Lisa Rumpel\nLorne Watson Recital Hall \n4:30-6:00pm\nMass Festival Choir Rehearsal with Cheryl Ferguson\nRoom 120 \n6:00-7:30pm\nDinner Break \n7:30pm\nGuest Artist Concert: Jonathan Russell and Lisa Rumpel\nLorne Watson Recital Hall \nSunday\, March 1st \n9:15am\nRegistration Open\, Music Lobby\nVendor Room Opens\, Room 143 \n9:30-10:45am\nMasterclass with Alex Whitehead\nLorne Watson Recital Hall or 157 \n11:00-12:00pm\nGuest Artist Concert: Trio Improbable\nColin Mehmel\, Callie Siverson\, and Danielle Guina\nLorne Watson Recital Hall \n12:00-1:00pm\nMass Festival Choir Rehearsal with Cheryl Ferguson\nRoom 120 \n1:00-2:00pm\nLunch Break \n2:00-3:00pm\nHost Concert: Cathy Wood and Leanne Zacharias\nLorne Watson Recital Hall \n3:30-5:00pm\nFinal Concert: BU Clarinet Choir and Festival Clarinet Choir\nGroup Photo and Prize Draws\nRoom 120 \nMore information is available in the Google Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nFi7f5GAXDi5x55tjuhYz3ZQBUyWv6PR?usp=share_link
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/clarinet-festival-2026/
LOCATION:QEII Music Building\, 270-18th Street\, Brandon\, Manitoba\, R7A 6A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,School of Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260227T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260223T221333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T221431Z
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SUMMARY:Careers in Mental Health and Wellness Interest Group: open to all students
DESCRIPTION:This is an event for any BU student interested in careers in mental health. Please come learn about different careers. Bring your questions!
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/careers-in-mental-health-and-wellness-interest-group-open-to-all-students/
LOCATION:Brandon University\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Around Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260218T172506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T222708Z
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SUMMARY:OUT OF BOUNDS LECTURE: The Evolution of Female Indigenous Representation in Canadian Opera from 1879 to Present
DESCRIPTION:  Camryn Dewar with Anica Warkentine \nFulbright Scholar Camryn Dewar’s lecture recital\, titled “The Evolution of Female Indigenous Representation in Canadian Opera from 1879 to Present” is a bold initiative dedicated to reshaping the Canadian opera landscape by centering and amplifying Indigenous voices. \nThrough an innovative lecture-recital and public discussion/Q&A\, the presentation uses opera as a vehicle for truth\, reconciliation\, and education. Through analysis and performances of excerpts from Canadian operas Canada’s Welcome (1879) by Arthur Clappé and Frederick Dixon\, Missing (2017) by Marie Clements and Brian Current\, and Indians on Vacation (2021) by Ian Cusson and Royce Vavrek\, Camryn will illustrate in detail how the heritage of creative teams and the creative inspiration of Indigenous operas impacts Indigenous female representation for the better. \nThe performance will incorporate live operatic performances with piano accompaniment that exemplify the evolution of female Indigenous operatic characters through the ages\, as well as a visual presentation with lyrics and background historical information. Over the course of an hour recital\, by showcasing the positive evolution of Indigenous representation in classical music from the 19th century to today\, the presentation discusses authentic storytelling\, challenges stereotypes\, and inspires new standards and best practices for artistic collaboration and cultural respect. Topics covered include: historical context of the operas\, creator and cast backgrounds\, Indigenous languages\, source material\, creative collaboration\, performance practice\, the shift from fetishization of Indigenous women to fair and authentic representation\, the impact of these works on both Indigenous artists and audiences\, and best practices in representation moving forward. \nCamryn toured this presentation in a successful and highly-acclaimed 3-date tour across the state of New Jersey in early 2025. Through this lecture recital\, Camryn will show in more detail how this evolution in Canadian opera seeks to empower\, rather than silence\, Indigenous people of past\, present and future. This lecture recital aims not only to educate audiences\, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of Indigenous culture and music\, but also to spread awareness of the wealth of incredible Indigenous opera that exists but is rarely performed. \nThis lecture recital is not just a performance — it is a catalyst for change. Bringing this lecture recital to Canadian audiences means not only deeply educating\, but also challenging long-standing traditions of racism in opera\, and demonstrating the transformative power of authentic\, Indigenous-led storytelling. This work directly addresses the urgent need for truthful representation in the arts\, ensuring that Indigenous performers are not only seen and heard\, but are shown that diverse stories belong on every stage\, and that opera can be a space for genuine cultural dialogue and healing. This knowledge is essential\, not only to ensure authentic roles and works for diverse performers\, but to inspire and empower others to follow in the footsteps of creating music with authentic representation going forward. \n“The first time I sang an Indigenous opera\, I felt my entire soul pouring out of my body. I could feel my ancestors behind me as I figuratively cried out for justice\, truth\, and understanding. It is a feeling I will never forget. That experience showed me that my true purpose is serving as an educator about Indigenous peoples and music\, and using the power of music to foster understanding and reconciliation. I look forward to audiences hearing operas that are real\, raw\, and that fully show the Indigenous female\, and really\, the human\, experience.”  — Camryn Dewar \nAll are welcome! No admission fee.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/out-of-bounds-lecture-the-evolution-of-female-indigenous-representation-in-canadian-opera-from-1879-to-present/
LOCATION:Lorne Watson Recital Hall\, QEII Music Building\, Room 1-60\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, R7A 6A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,School of Music
GEO:49.845978;-99.96417
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260226T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260202T184126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T171311Z
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SUMMARY:Level 6: The Halls of Valor (self-advocacy skills)
DESCRIPTION:Speaking up and asking for help takes courage. In this level\, you’ll practice strategies to communicate clearly\, advocate for yourself\, and connect with the right supports when you need them. Complete this quest to become a Self-Advocacy Champion! \n\n\n\n\nOpen to all students. Register Now! \nLevel Up Your Learning\nReady to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time management and organization\, to collecting legendary notes\, to battling test anxiety\, each level brings you closer to academic victory! \nYou don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one\, just jump in wherever you’d like. Attend a session and get rewarded! Students earn an automatic entry into a draw for a $100 campus bookstore gift card for each session they attend. 
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/level-6-the-halls-of-valor-self-advocacy-skills/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Student Accessibility Services
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20251222T160205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T223028Z
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SUMMARY:Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline - Winter courses for Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5
DESCRIPTION:Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline: Winter courses for Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/voluntary-withdrawal-vw-deadline-winter-courses-for-education/
LOCATION:Brandon University\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faculty of Education,Important Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20251222T155909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T222931Z
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SUMMARY:Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline - Full-year (both-term) Courses
DESCRIPTION:Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline: full-year (both-term) courses.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/voluntary-withdrawal-vw-deadline-full-year-both-term-courses/
LOCATION:Brandon University\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Faculty of Arts,Faculty of Education,Faculty of Health Studies,Faculty of Science,Graduate Studies,Important Dates,School of Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260219T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260211T215848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T215848Z
UID:10001012-1771518600-1771524000@events.brandonu.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond ConnectED Alumni Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Beyond ConnectED is an informal mixer hosted by the Alumni Associations of Brandon University and Assiniboine College. This come-and-go event provides a relaxed opportunity for students\, alumni\, and industry partners to continue conversations and build professional networks.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/beyond-connected-alumni-mixer/
LOCATION:Clarion Hotel & Suites Brandon\, 3130 Victoria Avenue\, Brandon\, MB\, R7B 3Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Brandon University
ORGANIZER;CN="Brandon University Alumni Association":MAILTO:Alumni@BrandonU.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20251222T155250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T155250Z
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SUMMARY:Winter study break
DESCRIPTION:Winter study break runs from Tuesday\, Feb. 17 through Friday\, Feb. 20 The university is open\, and office support is available regular business hours. However\, no classes are scheduled except for Education: BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; Bmus/BEd Yr 5. Regular classes will resume on Monday\, Feb. 23.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/winter-study-break-2026/
LOCATION:Brandon University\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,Faculty of Arts,Faculty of Education,Faculty of Health Studies,Faculty of Science,Graduate Studies,Important Dates,School of Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20240216T212935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T154453Z
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SUMMARY:University Closed — Louis Riel Day
DESCRIPTION:Brandon University will be largely closed on Monday\, Feb. 16 to observe Louis Riel Day. No classes are scheduled for Louis Riel Day. \nLouis Riel was the driving force behind Manitoba joining Confederation and becoming Canada’s fifth province. \nAs the Métis leader of the Red River Resistance of 1869-70\, he was instrumental in drafting the List of Rights that formed the basis of the Manitoba Act\, passed by the Parliament of Canada in the spring of 1870\, which brought the new province of Manitoba into Confederation. \nFearing prosecution\, Riel fled to the United States. From exile\, he was elected three times as a member of the House of Commons\, but could never take his seat. Returning to Canada to help Métis leaders in 1884\, he was defeated and captured at the Battle of Batoche. Despite popular appeals and a jury’s call for clemency\, Riel was hanged for treason in 1885. \nLouis Riel Day has been celebrated as a provincial holiday in Manitoba since 2008. \nThe University will re-open normal business hours on Tuesday\, Feb. 17. \nFrom Tuesday\, Feb. 17 through Friday\, Feb. 20\, Brandon University will observe the Winter Study Break.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/university-closed-louis-riel-day/
LOCATION:Brandon University\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,University Closures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260204T024433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T171229Z
UID:10001006-1771074000-1771084800@events.brandonu.ca
SUMMARY:Loy Excellentia Initiative — Black History Month Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:All Black-African Students are invited to attend an exciting event to mark the 2026 Black History Month celebrations in Brandon. \nOrganized by the Loy Excellentia Initiative\, there will be music performances\, free foods and drinks\, fun activities\, door prices/gifts and more. Let’s come together to celebrate our culture\, community\, and excellence! BU professor Dr. Balfour Spence will be keynote speaker at the event\, speaking on “Unravelling Black History in Canada: Acknowledging the Past and Mentoring the Future.” \nRegister online at https://forms.gle/Pfqt57tFaa9SesE87 \nRegistration ends on February 7 and more details will be shared upon registration. Make sure that you add contact@loyexcellentia.org to your email contact. \nWatch some videos of past Black History Month Celebration on YouTube and photos on Instagram. \nBlack History Month at Brandon University\nEach February\, Brandon University recognizes Black History Month by celebrating the contributions\, histories\, and lived experiences of Black communities\, while creating space for learning\, dialogue\, and connection. This event is part of BU’s 2026 Black History Month programming\, organized in partnership with students\, faculty\, and campus and community partners. \n 
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/loy-excellentia-initiative-black-history-month-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Brandon University\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Around Campus,Brandon University,Diversity and Human Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260213T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260213T141500
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260202T184002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T184002Z
UID:10001000-1770990300-1770992100@events.brandonu.ca
SUMMARY:Level 5: The Gauntlet of Tests (test anxiety)
DESCRIPTION:Tests and midterms can feel overwhelming\, especially when anxiety strikes. In this session\, you’ll learn strategies to prepare effectively\, manage stress\, and approach tests and exams with greater confidence. Complete the quest to become an Exam Slayer! \n\n\n\n\nOpen to all students. Register Now! \nLevel Up Your Learning\nReady to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time management and organization\, to collecting legendary notes\, to battling test anxiety\, each level brings you closer to academic victory! \nYou don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one\, just jump in wherever you’d like. Attend a session and get rewarded! Students earn an automatic entry into a draw for a $100 campus bookstore gift card for each session they attend. 
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/level-5-the-gauntlet-of-tests-test-anxiety/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Student Accessibility Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260210T203925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T203925Z
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SUMMARY:Education Career Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Education Career Fair at Brandon University celebrates and strengthens connections between school divisions\, aspiring educators\, and future teachers across Manitoba and beyond. Hosted in conjunction with the BYTE Conference\, this annual event brings together school boards\, educational leaders\, mentor teachers\, and Bachelor of Education candidates for one of the premier recruitment and professional engagement opportunities in the region. \nBuilding on the success of previous years — including participation from more than 30 school divisions — the Education Career Fair provides a vibrant\, in-person forum for recruitment and engagement with teacher candidates preparing to enter the profession\, showcasing career opportunities within school divisions across Manitoba\, and networking and community building among education professionals\, university faculty\, and future educators. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to connect face-to-face with candidates from the Faculty of Education who are completing their field experience placements and preparing for classroom careers\, explore employment pathways\, and strengthen partnerships that support teacher recruitment and retention. \nAll BU students are welcome to attend to learn more about careers in Education!
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/education-career-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium\, 205 20th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, R7B 1L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,Faculty of Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Faculty of Education":MAILTO:facultyed@brandonu.ca
GEO:49.84639593;-99.9642241
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260210T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260204T030452Z
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SUMMARY:Public Talk: Access to Healthcare for Black People in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bukola Salami presents research on access to healthcare for Black people in Canada\, drawing on evidence from the Canadian Community Health Survey and qualitative interviews. This public lecture will explore systemic inequities in healthcare and their impacts on Black communities. \nPlease register your attendance in advance. \nSnacks will be provided for those attending in person. A virtual attendance option will be available. \nAbout Dr. Bukola Salami\nDr. Bukola Salami\nDr. Bukola Salami is a full professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Black and Racialized People’s Health at the University of Calgary. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars\, Artists\, and Scientists; Vice president of the Canadian Nurses Association; Board member and Health Working Group co-chair for the Black Opportunity Funds; Founder of the African Child and Youth Migration Network; and Founder and Lead of the Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program. \nPlease join us in welcoming Dr. Salami to Brandon University to discuss strategies for faculty to support Black and racialized students in universities. \nBlack History Month at Brandon University\nEach February\, Brandon University recognizes Black History Month by celebrating the contributions\, histories\, and lived experiences of Black communities\, while creating space for learning\, dialogue\, and connection. This event is part of BU’s 2026 Black History Month programming\, organized in partnership with students\, faculty\, and campus and community partners.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/public-talk-access-to-healthcare-for-black-people-in-canada/
LOCATION:Gathering Space\, John E. Robbins Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Around Campus,Brandon University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260204T030235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T144509Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Black and Racialized Students: Strategies for Faculty
DESCRIPTION:In this professional development session\, Dr. Bukola Salami will share evidence-informed strategies for faculty to better support Black and racialized students within university settings. The session will address systemic barriers\, inclusive teaching practices\, and institutional responsibility. \nLight snacks will be provided for in-person attendees (registration required). A virtual attendance option will also be available. \nAbout Dr. Bukola Salami\nDr. Bukola Salami\nDr. Bukola Salami is a full professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Black and Racialized People’s Health at the University of Calgary. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars\, Artists\, and Scientists; Vice president of the Canadian Nurses Association; Board member and Health Working Group co-chair for the Black Opportunity Funds; Founder of the African Child and Youth Migration Network; and Founder and Lead of the Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program. \nPlease join us in welcoming Dr. Salami to Brandon University to discuss strategies for faculty to support Black and racialized students in universities. \nBlack History Month at Brandon University\nEach February\, Brandon University recognizes Black History Month by celebrating the contributions\, histories\, and lived experiences of Black communities\, while creating space for learning\, dialogue\, and connection. This event is part of BU’s 2026 Black History Month programming\, organized in partnership with students\, faculty\, and campus and community partners.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/supporting-black-and-racialized-students-strategies-for-faculty/
LOCATION:Education Building Room 107\, 270 18 St\, Brandon\, Manitoba\, R7A 6A9\, Canada
GEO:49.845266;-99.962033
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260204T025911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T144500Z
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SUMMARY:Mentorship session with Black and racialized nursing and psychiatric nursing students
DESCRIPTION:This mentorship session creates a supportive\, judgment-free space for Black and racialized nursing and psychiatric nursing students to connect with Dr. Bukola Salami (University of Calgary)\, a nationally recognized scholar in Black and racialized people’s health. \nThe session will focus on mentorship\, lived experience\, and navigating academic and professional pathways in health-related fields. A hot meal will be provided for the first 20 in-person student participants\, and all participants (in person and virtual) will be entered into a door prize draw. \nRegistration is required. \nAbout Dr. Bukola Salami\nDr. Bukola Salami\nDr. Bukola Salami is a full professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Black and Racialized People’s Health at the University of Calgary. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars\, Artists\, and Scientists; Vice president of the Canadian Nurses Association; Board member and Health Working Group co-chair for the Black Opportunity Funds; Founder of the African Child and Youth Migration Network; and Founder and Lead of the Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program. \nPlease join us in welcoming Dr. Salami to Brandon University to discuss strategies for faculty to support Black and racialized students in universities. \nBlack History Month at Brandon University\nEach February\, Brandon University recognizes Black History Month by celebrating the contributions\, histories\, and lived experiences of Black communities\, while creating space for learning\, dialogue\, and connection. This event is part of BU’s 2026 Black History Month programming\, organized in partnership with students\, faculty\, and campus and community partners.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/mentorship-session-with-black-and-racialized-nursing-and-psychiatric-nursing-students/
LOCATION:Health Studies Complex\, Room 237\, 270-18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, R7A 6A9\, Canada
GEO:49.84536;-99.9620328
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20251030T200935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T222558Z
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SUMMARY:Theresa Thor and the Sun Dog Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Brandon Chamber Players presents The SunDog Ensemble with a rotating cast of musical creators exploring sound across genres\, beamed into existence by Canadian pianist and songwriter Theresa Thordarson. While members refract and shift\, the SunDogs’ curious and playful approach to music-making remains constant\, along with a commitment to creating new music and shedding light on music rarely experienced. \nThe current lineup features: \nTheresa Thordarson\, keyboards and vocals \nJohn Himes\, multi-disciplinary guitarist \nChristopher Byman\, acclaimed composer and clarinetist \nDr. Catherine Wood\, clarinet \nMarika Galea\, bass \nand jazz-adjacent guitarist and creator\, Ava Glendinning \nFor more information\, including tickets\, please visit the Brandon Chamber Players website at: https://brandonchamberplayers.ca/
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/bcp-concert-theresa-thor-and-the-sun-dog-ensemble/
LOCATION:Lorne Watson Recital Hall\, QEII Music Building\, Room 1-60\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, R7A 6A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,School of Music
GEO:49.845978;-99.96417
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260123T195930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T223549Z
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SUMMARY:Gospel Music Week: "More Than a Song" Musical Celebration and Final Gathering
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis final gathering is the culmination of the 2026 “More Than A Song” Gospel Music Week featuring Frédéricka Petit-Homme and collaborators Myrtle Thomas and Alexandre Paquette\, curated by Marika Galea and Dr. Andrée Dagenais. This celebration will feature the BU choir\, chorale and small jazz ensembles in a collaborative musical performance. \nTickets are $10\, available at the door.  BU students attend at no charge. \n 
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/gospel-music-week-more-than-a-song-musical-celebration-and-final-gathering/
LOCATION:Kinsmen Rehearsal Hall\, QEII Music Building\, Room 1-20\, 270-18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, R7A 6A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,School of Music
GEO:49.845352;-99.962159
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260206T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260206T141500
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260202T183626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T183652Z
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SUMMARY:Level 4: The Labyrinth of Memory (study strategies)
DESCRIPTION:Cramming doesn’t work when there’s so much to remember. In this session\, you’ll explore active study strategies that strengthen memory\, sharpen recall\, and make learning stick. Complete this quest to earn your title as a Study Strategist. \n\n\n\n\nOpen to all students. Register Now! \nLevel Up Your Learning\nReady to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time management and organization\, to collecting legendary notes\, to battling test anxiety\, each level brings you closer to academic victory! \nYou don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one\, just jump in wherever you’d like. Attend a session and get rewarded! Students earn an automatic entry into a draw for a $100 campus bookstore gift card for each session they attend. 
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/level-4-the-labyrinth-of-memory-study-strategies/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Student Accessibility Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260115T215411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T223804Z
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SUMMARY:Apply For Free Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/apply-for-free-night/
LOCATION:Brandon University\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260203T124000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260122T172948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T174535Z
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SUMMARY:BU Queer Lunch and Learn: Unsettling Trans Rights with Dr. Leon Laidlaw
DESCRIPTION:BU Queer is hosting our next Lunch and Learn on February 3\, 2026 at 12:40pm at the Gathering Space in the John E. Robbins Library. \nThe event will feature guest speaker Dr. Leon Laidlaw with his talk\, Unsettling Trans Rights: Gender as a Basis of Indigenous Solidarity. This talk explores how settler-Indigenous solidarity can be pursued on the basis of gender. This talk begins by contextualizing the roots of gender oppression and gendered colonialism in the Western gender binary and reflects on the different pathways that Two-Spirit and trans resistance movements may take. This talk concludes with a conversation about decolonizing trans rights to better align with Indigenous struggles for sovereignty and self-determination. \nDr. Leon Laidlaw (he/they) is an assistant professor in Sociology and Gender and Women’s Studies at Brandon University. They are a white settler trans scholar who does intersectional and decolonizing work on the topics of gender\, rights\, and justice.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/bu-queer-lunch-and-learn-unsettling-trans-rights-with-dr-leon-laidlaw-2/
LOCATION:Gathering Space\, John E. Robbins Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,Faculty of Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260203T124000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260203T124000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260123T214817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T223519Z
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SUMMARY:OUT OF BOUNDS LECTURE: "Looking Back in Order to Move Forward: African American Sacred Music is a Pathway to Resistance\, Resilience\, and Renewal"
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to host Frédéricka Petit-Homme and collaborators Myrtle Thomas and Alexandre Paquette in the School of Music\,” said Professor Marika Galea. “As the host of CBC’s Choral Concert\, a versatile performer\, educator and researcher\, the scope of Frédéricka’s work is unique and captivating. Dr. Andrée Dagenais and I have been working on cultivating this hands-on learning opportunity for our students for quite some time. I am looking to Tuesday afternoon’s Out of Bounds research presentation on African American Sacred Music in particular\, which will hold special significance for us in the jazz and contemporary popular music area.” \nNo admission charge. All are welcome!
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/out-of-bounds-lecture-looking-back-in-order-to-move-forward-african-american-sacred-music-is-a-pathway-to-resistance-resilience-and-renewal/
LOCATION:R.D. Bell Hall\, QEII Music Building\, Room 1-57\, 270-18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, R7A 6A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,School of Music
GEO:49.845931;-99.964108
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260119T164955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T222511Z
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SUMMARY:Graphic Novella Video Premiere - It Happened To Me & It's Not Okay
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Graphic Novella Video Premiere of It Happened to Me & It’s Not Okay\, an innovative visual narrative that brings research on sexual and gendered violence into an accessible\, compelling format. Featuring original artwork by Merissa Mayhew\, the graphic novella is presented as a motion-based video with animated panels\, sound design\, and music. The voice performances are provided by members of the Rural\, Remote\, and Northern Gendered-Violence Research Team\, grounding the work in the collective expertise and commitment of the researchers themselves. \nFollowing the screening will be a Q&A with artist Merissa Mayhew and the research team\, who will speak to their work examining experiences of gendered violence in rural\, remote\, and northern communities\, as well as the role of creative storytelling and visual media in knowledge mobilization and public engagement. \nTuesday\, February 3\, 2026\n12:00–12:30 p.m.\nGathering Space\, John E. Robbins Library \nThis event offers an opportunity to experience research through a creative lens and to engage directly with the team behind the project.
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/graphic-novella-video-premiere-it-happened-to-me-its-not-okay/
LOCATION:Gathering Space\, John E. Robbins Library\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,Faculty of Health Studies
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ORGANIZER;CN="BU Office of Research Services (ORS)":MAILTO:murkink@brandonu.ca
GEO:49.844895798153;-99.96376052603
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260128T222837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T223353Z
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SUMMARY:Gospel Music Week: More than a Song
DESCRIPTION:The BU School of Music presents More than A Song\, a Gospel Music residency featuring Montréal-born singer\, choral conductor\, educator\, researcher and CBC Radio host Frédéricka Petit-Homme and collaborators Myrtle Thomas and Alexandre Paquette. The week will culminate in a musical celebration and final gathering led by our guests and featuring the BU Concert Choir\, Chorale and small jazz ensembles. \nSCHEDULE OF OPEN EVENTS \nMonday\, February 2 \n9:30-10:30AM Opening Session\, Kinsmen 1-20 \n5:15-7:15PM Masterclass/Rehearsal\, Kinsmen 1-20 \nTuesday\, February 3rd \n12:40-1:30PM Out of Bounds Lecture: Looking Back In Order to Move Forward: African American Sacred Music as a Pathway to Resistance\, Resilience\, and Renewal\, 1-57 \n2:00-3:30PM Masterclass/Rehearsal\, Kinsmen 1-20 \n7:00-8:15PM Conservatory Choir Workshop\, 1-57 \nWednesday\, February 4th \n5:15-7:15PM Masterclass/Rehearsal\, Kinsmen 1-20 \nFriday\, February 6th \n10:00-11:00AM Coffee Meet & Greet\, Faculty Lounge \n7:30PM Musical Celebration & Gathering\, Kinsmen 1-20; $10 tickets at door\, free for BU students \nMusical Celebration and Final Gathering \nFriday\, February 6th @ 7:30PM\, Kinsmen Rehearsal Hall\, Queen Elizabeth Music Building \nTickets: \nAvailable at the door for $10\, free for BU students. \nAdditional info: \nKinsmen Rehearsal Hall (Room 1-20) is located inside the Brandon University School of Music (Queen Elizabeth Music Building)\, with access from 19th street between Princess and Lorne. The space is wheelchair accessible through the main (South) doors to the School of Music\, and the North door to the hall. \n———————- \nFrédéricka Petit-Homme is a Montreal-born singer\, choral conductor\, educator\, and researcher whose work brings together performance\, pedagogy\, and community engagement. She has taught at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music since 2005 and is a PhD candidate in music education focused on gospel choir practice in higher education\, with attention to transformational leadership and the enactment of Black Dignity through collective music-making. \nHer research and teaching inform her approach to building meaningful connections between academic institutions and the communities they serve. She is the founder and artistic director of Ensemble Nigra Sumand the creator of More than a Song\, a gospel music workshop series that invites students\, educators\, and community members into shared musical practice through listening\, singing\, and reflection. \nIn recent years\, Petit-Homme shared her work through an interactive Research Alive lecture at McGill University\, an invited More than a Song workshop at the 4th International Possibility Studies Conference hosted at the University of Cambridge\, and a co-authored paper selected for presentation at the 2024 Social Impact Music Making Symposium in Copenhagen\, Denmark. \nBeyond her academic and community-based work\, she hosts Choral Concert\, a weekly national radio program on CBC Music and CBC Listen\, where she highlights choral music from across the Americas and Europe. Drawing on her experience as a first-generation Canadian\, her work reflects a practice of artistic citizenship grounded in collaboration\, and care. \nMyrtle Thomas is a Montreal-born vocalist\, multi-instrumentalist\, and educator whose work spans performance\, coaching\, and music pedagogy. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Music Performance Studies in classical flute from Concordia University and a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from McGill University’s Schulich School of Music. Her musical development has been shaped by mentorship in both vocal and instrumental traditions\, including study with vocalist Ranee Lee\, American composer\, vocalist\, and multi-instrumentalist Camille Thurman\, and composer/arrangers Joe Sullivan\, John Hollenbeck\, and Christine Jensen. \nGrounded in classical and jazz traditions and informed by deep roots in gospel music\, Thomas approaches music education as a practice of translation across styles\, communities\, and ways of learning. Her interest in accessible and community-oriented pedagogy has led to collaborations with learner-centered initiatives and to the commissioning and publication of her first article\, How to Improve Singing: The Ultimate Beginners’ Guide\, by Musiprof\, a modern music school serving learners across Canada. Working with students\, she explores learning through listening and imitation\, stylistic translation\, and the body as a rhythmic engine. Her work emphasizes curiosity\, adaptability\, and the development of an integrated musical voice across traditions. \nAlexandre Paquette is a Montreal-based bassist\, musical director\, arranger\, and educator whose work spans performance\, production\, and collaborative music-making. Over the past three decades\, he has built a wide-ranging career as a bassist on television productions\, in recording studios\, and on international tours. His performance and musical direction credits include work with artists such as Corneille\, Lara Fabian\, Oliver Jones\, and Claude Dubois\, as well as leading gospel ensembles including the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir\, Jireh Gospel Choir\, and the Montreal Gospel Choir. \nAlongside his performance work\, Paquette maintains an active practice as an arranger and producer. His projects span more than 50 album releases across diverse musical genres\, reflecting a sustained engagement with collaborative production and music-making across a range of performance contexts. \nGrounded in the gospel tradition\, Paquette’s work is shaped by a commitment to collective music-making and artist development. His leadership and collaborative approach have led to longstanding roles as a musical director within Montreal’s gospel community\, including his current position as musical director at Église Nouvelle Vie\, the largest French-speaking church in Canada. In December 2025\, he led a team of 60 performers\, and production staff for La Symphonie de Noël\, a sold-out Christmas production presented to a 7\,000-seat audience. \n 
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/gospel-music-week-more-than-a-song/
LOCATION:School of Music\, Brandon\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,School of Music
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Music":MAILTO:music@brandonu.ca
GEO:49.845975;-99.964156
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431
CREATED:20260108T173345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T222634Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival\, Concert 3
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED\n\nClear Lake Chamber Music Festival – Official Announcement \n\n\nThe Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival announces that the concert originally scheduled for Sunday\, February 1\, 2026\, has been postponed. This decision was made due to an unexpected circumstance that can occur with any performing artist\, and reflects the Festival’s commitment to maintaining the highest artistic and professional standards. \n\n\nAll previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled performance. Patrons are encouraged to retain their tickets\, and details of the new date will be announced as soon as possible. \n\n\nThe Festival continues to celebrate the legacy of Maurice Ravel with innovative arrangements and performances\, featuring exceptional guest artists. Audiences can look forward to experiencing rarely heard works in a unique and engaging format when the concert is rescheduled. \n\n\nThe Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival thanks its audiences for their understanding and support\, and looks forward to presenting this highly anticipated event at the level of excellence the Festival is known for. \n\n  \n—– \nClear Lake Chamber Music Festival\nCelebrating the Legacy of Maurice Ravel \nThe Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival continues its tribute to Ravel with a unique evening that reimagines some of the composer’s most iconic works. Join us on Sunday\, February 1\, 2026\, at 7:30 pm\, in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall\, QEII Music Building\, Room 1-60\, Brandon University. \nAudiences will enjoy rarely-heard arrangements that bring fresh perspectives to Ravel’s genius: \n\nShéhérazade\, arranged for voice\, flute\, and piano — rich in exotic colors and storytelling\, featuring Sharon Rogers\, BU alumna making her festival debut\, and Nancy Hennen\, acclaimed flutist known for her expressive artistry.\nBoléro\, reimagined for two pianos — Ravel’s ever-popular rhythmic masterpiece\, familiar to many\, now presented in a powerful\, intimate\, and thrilling two-piano arrangement\, offering a completely new way to experience its hypnotic drive.\nConcerto for the Left Hand in D Major\, arranged for two pianos — originally composed for Paul Wittgenstein\, who lost the use of his right arm during World War I. Ravel’s ingenious writing transforms it into a rich\, virtuosic\, and unforgettable experience playable entirely with the left hand.\n\nPerformers: \n\nSharon Rogers\, soprano — gifted singer and pianist\, BU alumna making her festival debut\nNancy Hennen\, flute — acclaimed flutist and educator\, formerly principal of Symphony Hamilton\nAlexander Tselyakov\, piano — Artistic Director\, renowned for his vision and artistry\nDaniel Tselyakov\, piano — Artistic Director\, bringing energy  and depth to every performance and to the festival’s innovative programming\n\nThis concert promises brilliance\, creativity\, and exceptional performances\, highlighting Ravel’s timeless music in fresh and unforgettable arrangements. \nTickets and Information:\nTickets may be purchased in person at the School of Music office or by contacting: \n\nBrandon University School of Music: (204) 727-9631\, email: burba@brandonu.ca\nClear Lake Chamber Music Festival: (204) 573-2423\, email: tselyakov@hotmail.com\n\nPayment may be made by Visa\, Mastercard\, or Cheque.\nMail cheques\, payable to Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival\, with details of the concert order to:\nClear Lake Chamber Music Festival\nSchool of Music\, Brandon University\n270–18th Street\, Brandon\, Manitoba\, R7A 6A9 \nScan the QR code to reserve your tickets online! \nOr visit: https://forms.gle/HAPHuScqEPcKRHFg8
URL:https://events.brandonu.ca/event/clear-lake-chamber-music-festival-concert-3/
LOCATION:Lorne Watson Recital Hall\, QEII Music Building\, Room 1-60\, 270 18th Street\, Brandon\, MB\, R7A 6A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brandon University,Clear Lake Music Fest,School of Music
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