Events

Springtime Cabaret of Musical Theatre Scenes
2026-06-16 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Brandon University Vocal Institute presents a Springtime Cabaret featuring Musical Theatre scenes and solos from the Golden Age to the barely aged! Our talented performers, current BU voice majors and recent grads, will share the fruits of their 5-day intensive collaboration, led by performer/directors Chelsea Chimilar and Aaron Hutton alongside BU voice faculty Danielle Guina, Sarah Hall and Sharon Rogers.
Brandon University, School of Music, Voice Majors:
Bennett Radcliffe, baritone
Daelyn Fefchak, soprano
Lia Harder, soprano
Ella Moskal, soprano
Ayomikun Olasunkanmi, soprano
Faye Desjarlais, mezzo soprano
Aaron Cox, tenor
Malvin Tran, tenor
Christian Dubois, bari-tenor
Admission Fee: $20, payable at the door only

BUAA Annual General Meeting
2026-06-17 17:15 - 19:00 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
The BUAA AGM will be held in the Louis Riel Room. This meeting will also be available via Teams.
Please register in advance by emailing alumni@brandonu.ca by Friday, June 11.
If you’re interested in joining the Alumni Association board, please email alumni@brandonu.ca with a brief bio.

Celebrating the Legacy of Maurice Ravel
2026-06-26 19:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival 🎉 20th Anniversary Season
🎶This program offers an unusually compelling and intellectually charged encounter with the music of Maurice Ravel — a composer whose brilliance lies in precision, colour, and emotional restraint that often speaks louder than drama.
🎹 ARTISTS (photos in order)

Daniel Tselyakov, piano (Artistic Director)
Alexander Tselyakov, piano (Artistic Director)
Sharon Rogers, soprano
Nancy Hennen, flute

🎟 TICKETS & INFORMATION
Tickets may be purchased in person or by phone, with payment accepted by Visa or MasterCard at the School of Music office, or by contacting:

Brandon University School of Music
📞 (204) 727-9631
📧 burba@brandonu.ca
Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival
📞 (204) 573-2423
📧 tselyakov@hotmail.com

Tickets may also be purchased by Interac e-Transfer at:
📧 clearlakefestival@gmail.com
(Please include full name and ticket type in the message.)
Tickets may also be reserved using the official QR code provided here:

🎟 TICKET PRICES

Adult — $30 (at the door $35)
Senior / Student — $20 (at the door $25)

⏰ ADVANCE TICKET DEADLINE
Advance ticket sales close on June 25, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
After this time, tickets will be available at a higher price. Tickets will also remain available through the Festival office during the day on June 26, as well as at the door prior to the concert.
📌 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
✔ All previously purchased tickets remain valid for the rescheduled performance.
✔ Paid tickets will be held at the door under the purchaser’s name.
✔ QR code registration is included in official Festival materials.
💬 FESTIVAL STATEMENT
The Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival thanks its audiences for their continued understanding, patience, and support.
The Festival remains committed to presenting high-level chamber music performances and to its artistic vision dedicated to the music of Maurice Ravel.
📍 EVENT DETAILS
📅 Friday, June 26, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Lorne Watson Recital Hall, School of Music, Brandon University
📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026 – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Killarney United Church, Killarney, Manitoba
📬 MEDIA CONTACT
Prof. Alla Turbanova
Director, Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival
School of Music, Brandon University
📞 (204) 573-2423
📧 tselyakov@hotmail.com

School of Music Reunion
2026-07-03 18:00 - 2026-07-04 22:00 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Register Now!
The BU School of Music will be having a reunion on July 3 & 4, 2026. The event will be celebrating the 120th year of music being offered at BU (originally Brandon College). It has been 20 years since the last reunion, 50 years since the Class of 1976 graduated and 60 years since the first student graduated from the School of Music! Plans so far include:
Friday, July 3

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Registration | BU School of Music Kinsmen Hall

Pick up your name tag at the registration desk.

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Wine & Cheese Reception | BU School of Music Kinsmen Hall

Join old friends at a welcome reception. A cash bar will be available, and entertainment will be provided by a jazz trio.

Saturday, July 4

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Campus Tours (please check on registration form if you are interested in a tour)
2:00 pm | Alumni Concert | Lorne Watson Recital Hall
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Reception | Harvest Hall (Main Dining Hall)

Mingle with friends before the banquet.

6:30 pm | Reunion Banquet | Harvest Hall

Join us at the Reunion Banquet. Share memories at the open microphone.

Photos
Paul Madryga will be making a Powerpoint of BUMS memories. Please send photos to him at madryga@brandonu.ca by June 12.
Would You Like to Perform?
If you would like to perform at the Saturday afternoon concert, contact Kathie Gordon at BUMSreunion2026@gmail.com.
Hotel information
Rooms have been blocked off at:

Victoria Inn Hotel: 204-725-1532
Clarion Hotel & Suites: 204-728-5775
Canad Inns: 204-697-1495
Holiday Inn Express & Suites: 204-717-4444
Best Western Plus: 204-727-7997

Please make hotel reservations early as forest fire evacuees may lower room availability. Mention that you’re with the School of Music Reunion to receive a discount.

Homecoming 2026
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Join us September 11-14 for four days of fun, fellowship, reunions and more! Reunite with friends, former classmates and faculty as you tour the campus, take in exciting Bobcats action, and enjoy the many Homecoming events.
https://www.brandonu.ca/homecoming/
