Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60
February 2019
Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital.
Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital. Mary Jo Carrabré, Director. No admission charge
Find out more »Katie Brooks, Bass Trombone; Amanda Scott, Trombone; Yanik Fillion-Murphy, Piano.
Katie Brooks, Bass Trombone; Amanda Scott, Trombone; Yanik Fillion-Murphy, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Steven Preun, French Horn; Charlie Carrier, Piano in a joint recital with Michelle Archibald, Oboe; Josias Sanchez, Violin; Mabel Contreras, Cello; Benji Penner, Viola.
Steven Preun, French Horn; Charlie Carrier, Piano in a joint recital with Michelle Archibald, Oboe; Josias Sanchez, Violin; Mabel Contreras, Cello; Benji Penner, Viola. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »the pro series, Yuri Hooker, ‘cello, Michelle Mourre, piano
The programme includes Beethoven's ‘Cello Sonata in A Major, Op. 69. School of Music alumni and spouses Yuri Hooker and Michelle Mourre are active in Winnipeg’s music community. Yuri is the principal ‘cellist of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and is also an avid chamber musician, while Michelle is an award-winning orchestral conductor and collaborative pianist. Tickets $15.00 Adults $12 .00 Students, Seniors and Alumni Subscriptions $75.00 Adults $40.00 Seniors, Students and Alumni
Find out more »March 2019
Kieran Wallace, Drumset
Kieran Wallace, Drumset; assisted by Luke Parnell, Tenor Saxophone; Carlo Roces, Alto Saxophone, Marcus Cacho, Piano; James Hamilton, Bass; Daniel Nemez, Guitar. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »the pro series, Jeremy Dutcher, voice and piano
Jeremy Dutcher The programme will include tracks from Dutcher’s groundbreaking recording entitled Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa. A trained operatic tenor, Toronto-based Jeremy Dutcher’s creative approach to writing morphs from classical to jazz, through contemporary and traditional elements. Recently, his compositional efforts focus on the music of his Wolastoq First Nation culture. Tickets $15.00 Adults $12 .00 Students, Seniors and Alumni Subscriptions $75.00 Adults $40.00 Seniors, Students and Alumni Smudging will have taken place in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall.
Find out more »Celebrating Michelle Lopez
Celebrating Michelle Lopez Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 Lorne Watson Recital Hall, School of Music Building Brandon University 4:30 tune, 5:00 Celebration Cello Play In Concert, Speeches, Presentation, Reception
Find out more »Brandon University Clarinet Festival.
Brandon University Clarinet Festival. Catherine Wood, Director. March 9 - 7:30 pm Jose Franch-Ballaster March 10 - Time TBA Guest Artist recital – TBA and the Clarinet Choir Concert
Find out more »Brandon Chamber Players, “That’s a Wrap, Folks!”
To conclude their 20th anniversary season, the Brandon Chamber Players revisit past commissions and audience pleasers. Cast votes for your favourite BCP piece by emailing megan.demarest@gmail.com by October 15 for consideration. Admission Single Tickets $40 General Admission $15 Students Subscriptions $120 General Admission $40 Students
Find out more »Eklektikos
Eklektikos Presenting an eclectic repertoire of music by Count Basie, Aretha Franklin, Busty and the Bass, Cannonball Adderley, and the Winery Dogs (amongst others), the Brandon University "Eklektikos" Band features fifteen first and second-year superstars in the School of Music. Under the guidance of Professor Eric Platz, the band explores a variety of large ensemble performance techniques in the context of traditional big band music and student arrangements of contemporary popular music. This performance is part of the Brandon Jazz…
Find out more »Kenneth Samuel Andrade Delgado, Trombone; Danielle Mepham, Piano
Sunday, March 17 3:00 pm Kenneth Samuel Andrade Delgado, Trombone; Danielle Mepham, Piano. Graduate Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Bennet Ens, Clarinet; Everett Hopfner, Piano; Wilhelm Neufeld, Piano.
7:00 pm Bennet Ens, Clarinet; Everett Hopfner, Piano; Wilhelm Neufeld, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »the pro series, New Music Festival
Intercultural: As If The ideas generated by the words “as if…” are the springboard for this year’s festival collaborations. Student ensembles, faculty members and guests explore the many facets of childhood memories, collective experiences and play through music, dance and art. Megumi Masaki Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 pm Megumi Masaki, festival director Dr. Ken Steen, composer Gene Gort, visual-media artist The programme includes the world premiere of As If for piano, poetry, choreography, live visuals and live electronics. Wednesday, March 20,…
Find out more »New Music Festival
2019 New Music Festival. Brandon University New Music Ensemble; Megumi Masaki, Director; Trumpet Ensemble; Ed Bach, Director; Low Brass Ensemble; Aaron Wilson, Director. No admission charge
Find out more »Brandon University Guitar Ensemble.
7:00 pm Brandon University Guitar Ensemble. Paul Madryga, Director. Program to feature solo performances from the BU classical guitar majors, and ensemble arrangements of works by Praetorius, Bach, Haydn, Joplin, Gagnon, and Madryga. No admission charge
Find out more »Kenley Kristofferson, composer; Victoria Sparks, Marimba and Vibraphone; Catherine Wood, Clarinet; Aaron Wilson, Trombone.
Kenley Kristofferson, composer; Victoria Sparks, Marimba and Vibraphone; Catherine Wood, Clarinet; Aaron Wilson, Trombone. Graduate Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »David Naylor, Piano.
David Naylor, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Julia Tan, Voice, Gankun Zhang, Piano.
Julia Tan, Voice, Gankun Zhang, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Brandon University Piano Ensemble Class
Brandon University Piano Ensemble Class Final concert. Everett Hopfner, Director. No admission charge
Find out more »Eric St. Godard, Piano; James Hamilton, Bass; Kieran Wallace, Drumset.
Eric St. Godard, Piano; James Hamilton, Bass; Kieran Wallace, Drumset. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Brandon University Low Brass Studio Recital.
Brandon University Low Brass Studio Recital. Students from the Brandon University Low Brass Studio will be performing solos written for trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Aaron Wilson, Director. No admission charge
Find out more »Annabelle Dragicevic, Clarinet; Amber Dyrda, Marimba, Snare and Percussion.
Annabelle Dragicevic, Clarinet; Amber Dyrda, Marimba, Snare and Percussion. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »McKenzie Walpole, Trumpet; Claudette Caron, Piano.
McKenzie Walpole, Trumpet; Claudette Caron, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Jaimie Rose, Voice; Everett Hopfner, Piano.
Jaimie Rose, Voice; Everett Hopfner, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »April 2019
Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital.
Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital. Mary Jo Carrabré, Director. No admission charge
Find out more »Hwan Gyu Cho, Clarinet; Everett Hopfner, Piano and the Beethoven Clarinet Trio. Hwan Gyu Cho, Clarinet; Charlee Wielgoz, Cello; Kathryn Gray, Piano.
Hwan Gyu Cho, Clarinet; Everett Hopfner, Piano and the Beethoven Clarinet Trio. Hwan Gyu Cho, Clarinet; Charlee Wielgoz, Cello; Kathryn Gray, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Hailey Witt, Soprano; Xiaoni Shen, Piano.
Hailey Witt, Soprano; Xiaoni Shen, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Kathryn Gray, Piano.
Kathryn Gray, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Charlie Carrier, Piano; Charlee Wielgoz, Cello.
Charlie Carrier, Piano; Charlee Wielgoz, Cello. Student recital No admission charge
Find out more »Kari Rutherford, Voice; Kathryn Gray, Piano.
Kari Rutherford, Voice; Kathryn Gray, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Difei Wu, Voice; Yanik Fillion-Murphy, Piano.
Difei Wu, Voice; Yanik Fillion-Murphy, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Charlee Wielgoz, Cello; Charlie Carrier, Piano.
Charlee Wielgoz, Cello; Charlie Carrier, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Wilhelm Neufeld, Piano
Wilhelm Neufeld, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Qi An, Violin; Gankun Zhang, Piano.
Qi An, Violin; Gankun Zhang, Piano. Graduate Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Piper McKinnon, Soprano; Xiaoni Shen, Piano
Piper McKinnon, Soprano; Xiaoni Shen, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Sophia Rivera, Euphonium, Trombone; Jake Moral, Percussion
Sophia Rivera, Euphonium, Trombone; Jake Moral, Percussion. Student recital. No admission charge.
Find out more »Luke Parnell, Saxophone
Luke Parnell, Saxophone assisted by Diogo Peixoto, Guitar; James Hamilton, Bass and Kieran Wallace, Drums. Student Recital. No admission charge.
Find out more »The 42nd E-Gré National Music Competition (Piano).
The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition in piano takes place April 19, 21 and 21. This distinguished competition is for the performance of Canadian and contemporary music is a memorial to composer, pianist, and violinist S.C. (Sonia) Eckhardt-Gramatté, who spent the last twenty-one years of her life in Manitoba. It fulfills her lifelong dream of creating a means by which the music of contemporary composers could make its presence felt by young musicians on the threshold of their careers. The E-Gré…
Find out more »Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Suzuki Program STEP Orchestra and Ensembles Recital.
Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Suzuki Program STEP Orchestra and Ensembles Recital. Michelle Bouchard, Director. 1 pm and 3 pm No admission charge
Find out more »May 2019
Gwynne Dyer lecture: “The Populist Revolt: Its Causes and Cure”
Brandon University’s John E. Robbins Library is partnering with the Western Manitoba Regional Library to host distinguished author and political commentator Gwynne Dyer for a special lecture at the university. Dyer, an independent Canadian journalist and longtime syndicated columnist, will speak on “The Populist Revolt: Its Causes and Cure.” His talk will look at the factors fueling the current rise of populism and angry nationalism, in both Europe and in North America. He will also explore options for addressing the…
Find out more »July 2019
Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival
August 2019
AugustFest Homecoming Tenth Anniversary
Robert McCosh, Horn; Karl Stobbe, Violin; Drew Quiring, Piano Cost $100 (6 concerts); Adults $25 ($30 at door); Students $15
Find out more »AugustFest Homecoming Tenth Anniversary Concert
Karl Stobbe, Violin (Winnipeg Symphony/Manitoba Chamber Orchestra); Anders Nilsson, Violin (Royal Swedish Opera Orchestra/Norwegian Radio Orchestra) $100 (6 concerts); Adults $25 ($30 at door); Students: $15
Find out more »AugustFest Homecoming Tenth Anniversary
Elin Rombo, Soprano (Hovsangerska: Royal Court Singer); Sharon Rogers, Piano $100 (6 concerts); Adults $25 ($30 at door); Students: $15
Find out more »AugustFest Homecoming Tenth Anniversary
The Augustfest Strings - Dvorak's Piano Quintet No. 2 in A, Op. 81 $100 (6 concerts); Adults $25 ($30 at door); Students: $15
Find out more »AugustFest Homecoming Tenth Anniversary
South Meets North: The American and Canadian Songbooks. Twenty-one memorable songs from stage and screen $100 (6 concerts); Adults: $25 ($30 at door); Students: $15
Find out more »September 2019
Music of the Mediterranean Launches pro series Season Tonight!
Music of the Mediterranean Launches pro series Season BRANDON, MB—The 2019-2020 pro series season kicks off with a ground-breaking programme entitled "Mediterranean Encounters: Judeo-Muslim Soundscapes". This evening of Sephardi-Mizrachi music is a first for the pro series, and introduces to Brandon audiences New York-based ethnomusicologist, composer, bandleader, multi-instrumentalist and singer Samuel Torjman Thomas. During this performance, he will sing as well as play various saxophones and the oud – a lute-like instrument with up to 13 strings. Joining Torjman Thomas for this event will…
Find out more »October 2019
Pro Series Concert: Collectif9
Collectif9 Violin: Yubin Kim, Robert Margaryan, Ryan Truby, Abby Walsh Viola: Justin Almazan, Xavier Lepage-Brault 'Cello: Jeremie Cloutier, Andrea Stewart Double Bass and arrangements: Thibault Bertin-Maghit Sound engineer: Rufat Aliev The programme includes Debussy's Nuages, and Golijov's Tancas Serradas a Mur, among others. This genre-bending ensemble presents dazzling, amplified performances. Based in Montreal, these musicians, friends since university, fuse contemporary interpretations and classical repertoire. Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults $20 & $15 Students, Seniors & Alumni Questons?…
Find out more »Homecoming Concert
Greg Gatien Michael Cain Enjoy a casual evening of popular jazz tunes performed live by Greg Gatien, Dean of BU’s School of Music, and faculty member Michael Cain. Meet and greet reception to follow. Limited seating. No charge for registered Homecoming Guests. Register here
Find out more »November 2019
Pro Series Concert: Bryn Blackwood, piano
The programme includes Far Beyond Things Finite by Brian Current, E-Gre's 2019 commissioned work. An up-and-coming piano star, Blackwood stops in Brandon while on a national tour. This marks the Moose Jaw native's return to the stage where he won the 2019 E-Gre National Music Competition. Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $15 Students, Seniors & Alumni Questions? Contact the School of Music Office at 204-727-9631 or 204-727-7438.
Find out more »January 2020
Pro Series: The Faculty Concert
To kick off the New Year, faculty members of the Brandon University School of Music present an evening of works as varied as their musical interests - from beloved classical masterpieces to exhilarating newly composed, multi-media creations. Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $15 Students, Seniors & Alumni Questions? Contact the School of Music Office at 204-727-9631 or 204-727-7438.
Find out more »Brandon Chamber Players
Jazz Journeys: The Jeff Presslaff Septet. An award-winning Canadian Jazz composer and multi-instrumentalist, Presslaff weaves big band sensibilities into more intimate jazz arrangements, making his septet works an ideal vehicle for his compositional voice. Joining him are Brandon University and Western Canadian jazz musicians. Admission: $40 General admission; $15 Students.
Find out more »Azuline Duo
Sara Traficante, Flute and Emma Rush, Guitar in concert. This ensemble pushes the boundaries of their instruments and conventional programming with unusual and rarely heard pieces both historical and contemporary, and a dynamic onstage presence that engages the audience from the first note. No admission charge.
Find out more »Cancelled: The International Tuba Quartet
The International Tuba Quartet was established in 2019. The four founding members are Joel Pugh and Aaron Wilson on euphonium, from the University of North Dakota and Brandon University respectively, and Jacob Grewe and Marc Preece on tuba, from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and the Regina Symphony Orchestra respectively. The program will consist of four newly commissioned works that were composed especially for the quartet, as well as other pieces spanning a variety of styles. Will accept…
Find out more »Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights Recital. Kerry DuWors, Director. Student Recital. No admission charge.
Find out more »February 2020
Visiting Artist Recital
Futaba Niekawa, Piano in concert. Featuring works by Glinka/Balakirev, Liszt, Ravel, Albeniz, Janacek, and Sibelius. No Admission charge. TIME CHANGE FROM 7:30PM
Find out more »Eckhardt-Gramatte Conservatory of Music
Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital. Everett Hopfner, Director. No admission charge.
Find out more »New Time: Fundraiser concert
Karl Stobbe, Violin and Andrew Armstrong, Piano in concert. A scholarship fundraiser in honour of Alan Ehnes. TIME CHANGE FROM 7:30PM
Find out more »Jazz Concert
Matt Steckler, Saxophones; Jeff presslaff, Piano; James Hamilton, Bass; Eric Platz, Drums in concert. Program will feature original compositions by Jeff Presslaff, Matt Steckler and Eric Platz. No admission charge.
Find out more »Brandon Suzuki Talent Education Program
Solo Recital. Marla Winters, Director. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital
Bennet Ens, Clarinet; Andrea Pedro, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital
Jayna Butler, Clarinet; Kate Gray, Piano. More students. Student recital. No admission charge.
Find out more »Brandon University Indigenous New Music Festival Concert
Megumi Masaki, director Guest artists include: Cris Derksen, 'cellist and composer; Melody McKiver, musician, media artist, traditional powwow dance and arts educator; Brandon University New Music Ensemble. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. No admission charge.
Find out more »Brandon University Indigenous New Music Festival 2020: February 11 – 12, 2010
Megumi Masaki, director Guest artists include: Cris Derksen, 'cellist and composer; Melody McKiver, musician, media artist, traditional powwow dancer and arts educator; Brandon University New Music Ensemble. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. No admission charge.
Find out more »Eckhardt-Gramatte Conservatory of Music
Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital. Everett Hopfner, Director. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital
Marcel Hapel, Violin. Student recital. No admission charge. CANCELLED
Find out more »Student Recital
Brandon University Student Music Educator Association students in concert. No admission charge.
Find out more »Pro Series: Les voix humaines, Viol Consort; Violas da gamba: Melisand Corriveau, Felix Deak, Margaret Little, Susie Napper
The programme features Vivalid's The Four Seasons, Op. 8, RV 269, RV 315, RV 293, and RV297, and other season-inspired works. This inimitable viol consort, with a world-wide following and more than 30 recordings to its credit, reinterprets works not only from the Baroque period, but from other eras as well. Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $15 Seniors, Students & Alumni Questions? Contact the School of Music Office at 204-727-9631 or 204-727-7438.
Find out more »Pro Series: Diana Cohen, violin; Franklin Cohen, clarinet; Roman Rabinovich, piano
The programme includes Bartok's Contrasts and Mozart's Kegelstadt Trio. The concertmasster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Diana Cohen, joins forces with her father Franklin, the distinguished, long-time principal clarinetist of the Cleveland Orchestra, and her husband, concert pianist Roman Rabinovich, for this leap day performance. Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $15 Seniors, Alumni & Students Questions? Contact the School of Music office at 204-727-9631 or 204-727-7438.
Find out more »March 2020
Pro Series: Corey Hamm, piano
The programme consists of Frederic Rzewski's theme and 36 variations entitled The People United Will Never Be Defeated! Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $15 Seniors, Students & Alumni Questions? Contact the School of Music Office at 204-727-9631 or 204-727-7438.
Find out more »Pro Series Concert: Corey Hamm, piano
The programme includes Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 84, Dutilleux's Piano Sonate, and Kapustin's Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 54. A professor of piano at UBC and a champion of new music, Hamm has commissioned, premiered and recorded more than 200 compositions, including works for solo piano and concerti for piano and orchestra. Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $15 Students, Senior & Alumni Questions? Contact the School of Music Office at…
Find out more »Pro Series Concert: Corey Hamm, piano Copy
The programme includes Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 84, Dutilleux's Piano Sonate, and Kapustin's Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 54. A professor of piano at UBC and a champion of new music, Hamm has commissioned, premiered and recorded more than 200 compositions, including works for solo piano and concerti for piano and orchestra. Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $20 Adults; $15 Students, Senior & Alumni Questions? Contact the School of Music Office at…
Find out more »Student Recital
Eric St. Godard, Jazz Piano; Dylan Peters, Jazz Guitar; Luke Parnell, Saxophone; James Hamilton, Bass; Kieran Wallace, Drumset. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital
Devon Hemmett, Clarinet; Angela Myshkowsky, Voice; Davis Placatka, French Horn; Bennet Ens, Bass Clarinet; Sabina Rzazade, Piano; Andrea Pedro, Piano. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital
Kendra Maxon, Voice; Josias A. Sanchez Cedillo, Violin; Kate Gray, Piano. No admission charge.
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Marcel Hapel, Violin. Student Recital No admission charge
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Amanda Scott, Trombone. Assisted by Jia Zhang, Piano. Student Recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Three-Minute Thesis
Hear some of the exciting research being done by graduate students at BU — in just three minutes apiece. Like a cross between a TED Talk and speed-dating, the Three-Minute Thesis brings BU students in a Masters program up on stage to describe their research in an accessible, understandable way. Each presentation is limited to a single slide, no props, and a strict three-minute time limit. It's exciting, it's engaging, and you're invited to learn more about the great stories…
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Friday Night Lights Recital. Kerry DuWors, Director. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Sophia Rivera, Euphonium; Mishelle Renz, Flute; Sabina Rzazade, Piano. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Brandon University Low Brass Recital. Aaron Wilson, Director. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Alexis Jenkins, Euphonium; Emily Riding, Euphonium. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Hwan Gyu Cho, Clarinet. Assisted by Kathryn Gray, Piano. Student Recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Guitar Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Brandon University Guitar Ensemble. Paul Madryga, Director. Special guest appearances from the Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory Guitar Ensemble and the Suzuki Guitar Group. Repertoire to include works and arrangements by Antonio Vivaldi, Mychal Gendron, Jürg Kindle, Georges Bizet, Paul Madryga and Enrique Granados. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Kayla Hay, Bassoon; Shantelle Mayo, Piano. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. James Hamilton, Bass; Luke Parnell, Tenor Saxophone; Diogo Peixoto, Guitar; Kieran Wallace, Drums. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Kathleen Servidad, Clarinet; Marcus Cacho, Piano. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Lenya Wilks, Voice. Student Recital. No admission charge.
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Erik Larson, Tenor Trombone. Assisted by Kathryn Gray, Piano. Student Recital. No admission charge
Find out more »Student Recital (POSTPONED)
This event is postponed until further notice. Dylan Peters, Jazz Guitar; Luke Parnell, Tenor Saxophone; James Hamilton, Bass; Kieran Wallace, Drumset. No admission charge.
Find out more »February 2022
Brandon Chamber Players: Sing & Strum
Brandon University musicians will take centre-stage when the Brandon Chamber Players bring live music back to the Lorne Watson Recital Hall.
Find out more »March 2022
Brandon Chamber Players: Here We Are
Here We Are features new, original jazz compositions by Brandon-based saxophonist Aren Teerhuis.
Find out more »June 2022
Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival: Daniel Tselyakov
The 17th Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival is excited to invite you to our first Festival concert, featuring Daniel Tselyakov.
Find out more »July 2022
Augustfest 2022
One event on Saturday, July 30th, 2022 at 3:00 pm
One event on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at 7:30 pm
One event on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 at 7:30 pm
One event on Sunday, August 14th, 2022 at 3:00 pm
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Lorne Watson Recital Hall, Brandon University Ticket Information: No advance tickets will be made available. Please purchase your admission at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall 30 minutes prior to each concert. Admission $40.00 each – Cash only Friday, July 29, 2022, 7:30 PM Recital by the renowned pianist Andrew Armstrong, featuring works by Fryderyk Chopin, Claude Debussy, Aaron Jay Kernis, and George Gershwin. Saturday, July 30, 2022, 3:00 PM With Kerry DuWors, Associate Professor, Violin and Chamber Music, Brandon University…
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
2022 Candidates Debate
Brandon University, in partnership with the Brandon Sun and with Westman Communications Group, will host a pair of debates this month for the 2022 municipal election. The debates will be held at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall in the BU School of Music. The Councillor Candidates Debate will be held on Wednesday. Oct. 12, starting at 6 p.m., and will be divided into three shorter one-hour-long sessions, with a short break between. Audiences welcome to join in person at any…
Find out more »2022 Mayoral Debate
Brandon University, in partnership with the Brandon Sun and with Westman Communications Group, will host a pair of debates this month for the 2022 municipal election. The debates will be held at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall in the BU School of Music. The Councillor Candidates Debate will be held on Wednesday. Oct. 12, starting at 6 p.m., and will be divided into three shorter one-hour-long sessions, with a short break between. Audiences welcome to join in person at any…
Find out more »September 2023
Provincial election debates
An event every day that begins at 7:00 pm, repeating until Wednesday, September 20th, 2023
In the leadup to the Manitoba provincial election scheduled for Oct. 3, the public is invited to join us for a series of three candidates debates at Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Brandon University has partnered with the Brandon Sun and Westman Communications Group, as well as the Brandon Teachers Association and CUPE Local 737, to host election debates for candidates in Brandon East, Brandon West and Spruce Woods. Both Brandon East and Brandon West debates will take place…
Find out more »Provincial election debates
An event every day that begins at 7:00 pm, repeating until Wednesday, September 20th, 2023
In the leadup to the Manitoba provincial election scheduled for Oct. 3, the public is invited to join us for a series of three candidates debates at Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall. Brandon University has partnered with the Brandon Sun and Westman Communications Group, as well as the Brandon Teachers Association and CUPE Local 737, to host election debates for candidates in Brandon East, Brandon West and Spruce Woods. Both Brandon East and Brandon West debates will take place…
Find out more »September 2024
JRC Evans Lectureship featuring Dr. Brian Goldman
Dr. Goldman is one of those rare individuals with great success in not one but several adrenaline-pumping careers. He is a highly regarded emergency physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. He is also a medical commentator providing insights throughout COVID. He’s the host of CBC’s award-winning radio show “White Coat, Black Art”, where he takes listeners behind the scenes of hospitals and doctor’s offices, and host of the podcast “The Dose” on current events in healthcare. He shares the lessons he learns in healthcare to benefit others; both in the healthcare industry and to help corporations & organizations learn from high stakes environments.
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