Events

pro series: Harmony in Motion featuring Daniel Tselyakov, piano
2024-03-19 19:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Daniel Tselyakov, piano
with guest, Nancy Hennen, flute
Join the Piano Recital of Daniel Tselyakov for an enchanting musical journey featuring the unveiling of the beauty and emotional depth in the timeless and mesmerizing orchestral arrangement for piano of Ravel’s ‘Daphnis and Chloe,’ a masterpiece inspired by an ancient Greek love story. Additionally, experience the spellbinding, raw, emotional, and virtuosic power of Prokofiev’s Piano Sonata No. 7. The recital will showcase guest flutist Nancy Hennen.
Works by Debussy, Ravel, Caravassilis, Haydn and Prokofiev will light the evening with a starlight selection of harmony.
Tickets available at the door:
$20 Adults & Seniors
No charge for BU students and Conservatory of Music students with student card

Indigenous Art: Beyond History
2024-03-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 and 4 more dates | Sutherland Gallery of Art, 2021 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, Canada
Indigenous Art: Beyond History was organized by art history professor Dr. Stacey Koosel’s Contemporary Indigenous Art course. Her students worked as curators of the exhibition led by Felicity Nepinak-Hart as the Chief Curator of the project. Together they selected, researched and installed an exhibition of works by two dozen Indigenous artists, ranging in artistic mediums from paintings, prints and textile, to beading, installation and video.
It will include works from some of the most revered contemporary artists, such as Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Jackson Beardy, Carl Beam and Arthur Amiotte, as well as works by students, alumni and community artists.

Celebrating women's history month in sound
2024-03-12 19:00 | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Conservatory and university students and faculty perform works by women composers from across the ages. Featuring works for voice, strings and more …
All are welcome! Admission is free.

At the Evans: The Zone of Interest
2024-03-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Manitoba
The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

Clarinetfest 2024 Concert featuring ...
2024-03-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Manitoba
James Campbell & Michelle Anderson
BU Clarinet Choir
University of Regina Clarinet Choir
Festival Clarinet Choir
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Michelle Anderson, clarinet & Madeline Hildebrand, piano
2024-03-10 14:00 | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Please join us as Michelle Anderson, clarinet & Madeline Hildebrand, piano
perform works by Brahms, Mangani and Kovacs
All are welcome! No Admission Charge.

pro series: James Campbell, clarinet and Futaba Niekawa, piano
2024-03-09 19:30 | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
James Campbell has been called “Canada’s pre-eminent clarinetist and wind soloist” by the Toronto Star. He has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in over 35 countries with over 65 orchestras, including the Boston Pops, the London Symphony, the Spanish Radio Orchestra and the Montreal Symphony. He has collaborated with Glenn Gould and Aaron Copland, toured with over 35 string quartets, has been named Canada’s Artist of the Year, awarded the Queen’s Gold and Diamond Jubilee Medal, an Honourary Doctor of Laws, and Canada’s highest honour, the Order of Canada. From 1988-2019 he was a Professor of Music at the Jacobs School of Music of Indiana University. His students hold positions in the Boston Symphony, the St Louis Symphony, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Toronto Symphony, to name but a few. They are also professors at universities and conservatories around the world.
James Campbell has been the Artistic Director of the Festival of the Sound in Canada since 1985 and regularly gives masterclasses worldwide. He is a Conn-Selmer Artist.

Futaba Niekawa,(Colin Corneau photo credit)
Known for her verve and sensitivity, Japanese pianist Futaba Niekawa pushes the boundaries of her artistry as a soloist and collaborative pianist across genres and disciplines. She has performed throughout the United States, Canada, England, Spain, Taiwan, and Japan and to date has released five recordings (PARMA Recordings, Petrichor Records) and her live performances have been recorded for radio broadcast.
In demand as a collaborative pianist, Niekawa has performed with Atar Arad, James Campbell, Charles Castleman, and the members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, among others. She has been engaged as a collaborative pianist at the Banff Centre, New England Conservatory, Meadowmount School of Music, the IU Summer String Academy, and the Perlman Music Program. Praised as “a beautifully balanced duo” by Gramophone Magazine, Niekawa’s long-term duo partnership with violinist Kerry DuWors, duo526, has led to numerous performances, recordings, and artist residencies at the Banff Centre and Avaloch Farm Music Institute. Her dedication to pedagogy, mentoring, and performance practice is shown through workshops at duo526’s annual Sonata Seminar. Niekawa is currently a Lecturer in Music (Chamber and Collaborative Music) at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.
Tickets available at the door:
$20 Adults & Seniors
BU students and Conservatory of Music Students, no charge.

Women's Week Virtual Award Ceremony
2024-03-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Please join the Status of Women Review Committee and Student Services at Brandon University in recognizing 10 exceptional women who have been nominated for making outstanding contributions as student leaders in our community and beyond.
All community members are welcome!
For more info: SWRC@brandonu.ca
ZOOM Meeting ID: 952 0064 3461
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Esteban Seurnarine, drumset
2024-03-04 19:30 | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL:
Esteban Seunarine, Drumset
assisted by
Anil Ramgotra, Percussion; Dane Neufeld, Jazz Guitar; Ben Kensok, Saxophone; Dylan Pilcher, Trumpet; Will Powers, Saxophone; Kendra Martinussen, Saxophone; Janina Macalalad, Bass.
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Brandon campus closed due to storm — No Classes
2024-03-04 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Ongoing severe weather conditions and extensive road closures means that Brandon University’s main campus in Brandon will be closed today (Monday, March 4) and CLASSES ARE CANCELLED.
Most offices and campus services will be closed, and unavailable. Critical needs, for example heating, electricity, and internet connectivity, are being monitored and any outages will be attended to as swiftly as possible. Residence will remain open, and residents will have access to meals. Walking paths and parking lots will be cleared as soon as practicable. You may not have immediate access to vehicles left in BU lots.
Unless you have been specifically required to come to campus by your manager to support critical operations, please stay home. Work from home will not be required, nor will use of vacation or banked time.
At this time, the Winnipeg campus remains open, although we are monitoring conditions there.
If any updates to this closure are required, they will be first sent to your official Brandon University email address, followed by posting on our website, BU social media, and wide sharing with local news outlets. Please stay warm and stay safe.

At the Evans: The Boy and the Heron
2024-03-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Manitoba
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother’s tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy’s mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the “long-awaited one.”

Sonic Brilliance: Unveiling our New Steinway Concert D Piano
2024-03-02 19:30 | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Please join Alexander Tselyakov, Megumi Masaki, Dianna Neufeld and Daniel Tselyakov for a performance showcasing the brilliance of BU School of Music’s newest Steinway Concert D grand piano. The new piano was made possible through the generous donation of Mrs. Mary Louise Perkins in memory of her late husband Dr. Harold J. Perkins, former BU President. Revel in the magic of four to eight hands performing repertoire that celebrates the exquisite tones and colours of both our new Steinway Concert D pianos.
Tickets available at the door:
$20 Adults & Seniors
BU students and Conservatory of Music students attend at no charge
Join us for a reception immediately following the concert.

Indigenous Art: Beyond History Exhibition Opening
2024-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Sutherland Gallery of Art, 2021 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB, Canada
What: Indigenous Art: Beyond History, Exhibition Opening
Who: Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Carl Bean, Linus Woods, Sandy Bunn, Felicity Nepinak-Hart, Anja Pickel, Carly Morrisseau, Jackson Beardy, Arthur Amiotte, Cassidy McDonald, Justine Hutcheson and the Beading Babes
Where: Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art, 2021 Victoria Ave, Brandon University
When: Exhibition opening Friday, March 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Run: March 1 to 15, 2024, Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4:00 p.m.
On Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m., an exciting exhibition of contemporary Indigenous art will open at Brandon University’s (BU’s) Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art. It will include works from some of the most revered contemporary artists, such as Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Jackson Beardy, Carl Beam and Arthur Amiotte, as well as works by students, alumni and community artists.
Indigenous Art: Beyond History was organized by art history professor Dr. Stacey Koosel’s Contemporary Indigenous Art course. Her students worked as curators of the exhibition led by Felicity Nepinak-Hart as the Chief Curator of the project. Together they selected, researched and installed an exhibition of works by two dozen Indigenous artists, ranging in artistic mediums from paintings, prints and textile, to beading, installation and video.
The exhibition opening will include a smudging ceremony and drumming by The Good Hearted Warriors, as well as tea and bannock for guests from the Brandon Friendship Center.
The exhibition will run for two weeks, from March 1 to 15, from Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., and will feature daily tours of the exhibition by the student curators.
For more information, please contact Dr. Koosel at KooselS@BrandonU.ca.

Dylan Pilcher, trumpet
2024-03-01 19:00 | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL:
Dylan Pilcher, trumpet
assisted by
Dane Neufeld, Jazz Guitar; Jeremy Littlefield, Piano; Janina Macalalad, Bass; Esteban Seunarine, Drumset; Anil Ramgotra, Percussion
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Candlelight Vigil for Nex Benedict
2024-03-01 18:30 | Turtle Ceremonial Fire Pit, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A6A9, Canada
A Candlelight Vigil will be held at Brandon University this Friday, March 1st, at 6:30 p.m. for Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict.
We are gathering around the Turtle Ceremonial Fire Pit in the Kavanagh Courtyard at BU. Bring a candle, a battery-powered light, whatever you are able, and dress warm for the chilly weather.
The rise in discriminatory and hateful policies, discussions, and by-laws across North America directed at queer and gender diverse people, especially youth, cannot continue to escalate. Stand up to hate and misinformation. We are all hurting and we already know the real danger and harm that this causes. Check in with your 2SLGBTQIA+ friends and family. If you need someone to talk to, there are safe resources available in Canada and North America:
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line (call, text, or live chat available): https://www.youthline.ca/
It Gets Better Canada, Get Help. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate help, please text or call one of the numbers provided, or access community specific resource guides: https://itgetsbetter.org/get-help/
Rest in power, Nex. https://www.freedomoklahoma.org/news/nex-benedict
