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February 2019

Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital.

Saturday, February 16th, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital. Mary Jo Carrabré, Director. No admission charge

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Katie Brooks, Bass Trombone; Amanda Scott, Trombone; Yanik Fillion-Murphy, Piano.

Sunday, February 17th, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Katie Brooks, Bass Trombone; Amanda Scott, Trombone; Yanik Fillion-Murphy, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Steven Preun, French Horn; Charlie Carrier, Piano in a joint recital with Michelle Archibald, Oboe; Josias Sanchez, Violin; Mabel Contreras, Cello; Benji Penner, Viola.

Monday, February 25th, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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the pro series, Yuri Hooker, ‘cello, Michelle Mourre, piano

Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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March 2019

Kieran Wallace, Drumset

Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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  

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the pro series, Jeremy Dutcher, voice and piano

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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Celebrating Michelle Lopez

Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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Brandon University Clarinet Festival.

Saturday, March 9th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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Brandon Chamber Players, “That’s a Wrap, Folks!”

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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Eklektikos

Saturday, March 16th, 2019 @ 11:45 am
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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Kenneth Samuel Andrade Delgado, Trombone; Danielle Mepham, Piano

Sunday, March 17th, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Sunday, March 17 3:00 pm Kenneth Samuel Andrade Delgado, Trombone; Danielle Mepham, Piano. Graduate Student recital. No admission charge

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Bennet Ens, Clarinet; Everett Hopfner, Piano; Wilhelm Neufeld, Piano.

Sunday, March 17th, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

7:00 pm Bennet Ens, Clarinet; Everett Hopfner, Piano; Wilhelm Neufeld, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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the pro series, New Music Festival

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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,…

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New Music Festival

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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Brandon University Guitar Ensemble.

Thursday, March 21st, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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Kenley Kristofferson, composer; Victoria Sparks, Marimba and Vibraphone; Catherine Wood, Clarinet; Aaron Wilson, Trombone.

Friday, March 22nd, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Kenley Kristofferson, composer; Victoria Sparks, Marimba and Vibraphone; Catherine Wood, Clarinet; Aaron Wilson, Trombone. Graduate Student recital. No admission charge

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David Naylor, Piano.

Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

David Naylor, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Julia Tan, Voice, Gankun Zhang, Piano.

Sunday, March 24th, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Julia Tan, Voice, Gankun Zhang, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Brandon University Piano Ensemble Class

Sunday, March 24th, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Brandon University Piano Ensemble Class Final concert. Everett Hopfner, Director. No admission charge

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Eric St. Godard, Piano; James Hamilton, Bass; Kieran Wallace, Drumset.

Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Eric St. Godard, Piano; James Hamilton, Bass; Kieran Wallace, Drumset. Student recital. No admission charge

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Brandon University Low Brass Studio Recital.

Saturday, March 30th, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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Annabelle Dragicevic, Clarinet; Amber Dyrda, Marimba, Snare and Percussion.

Saturday, March 30th, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Annabelle Dragicevic, Clarinet; Amber Dyrda, Marimba, Snare and Percussion. Student recital. No admission charge

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McKenzie Walpole, Trumpet; Claudette Caron, Piano.

Sunday, March 31st, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

McKenzie Walpole, Trumpet; Claudette Caron, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Jaimie Rose, Voice; Everett Hopfner, Piano.

Sunday, March 31st, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Jaimie Rose, Voice; Everett Hopfner, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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April 2019

Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital.

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital. Mary Jo Carrabré, Director. No admission charge

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Hwan Gyu Cho, Clarinet; Everett Hopfner, Piano and the Beethoven Clarinet Trio. Hwan Gyu Cho, Clarinet; Charlee Wielgoz, Cello; Kathryn Gray, Piano.

Thursday, April 4th, 2019 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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Hailey Witt, Soprano; Xiaoni Shen, Piano.

Friday, April 5th, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Hailey Witt, Soprano; Xiaoni Shen, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Kathryn Gray, Piano.

Friday, April 5th, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Kathryn Gray, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Charlie Carrier, Piano; Charlee Wielgoz, Cello.

Saturday, April 6th, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Charlie Carrier, Piano; Charlee Wielgoz, Cello. Student recital No admission charge

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Kari Rutherford, Voice; Kathryn Gray, Piano.

Saturday, April 6th, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Kari Rutherford, Voice; Kathryn Gray, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Difei Wu, Voice; Yanik Fillion-Murphy, Piano.

Sunday, April 7th, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Difei Wu, Voice; Yanik Fillion-Murphy, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Charlee Wielgoz, Cello; Charlie Carrier, Piano.

Sunday, April 7th, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Charlee Wielgoz, Cello; Charlie Carrier, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Wilhelm Neufeld, Piano

Thursday, April 11th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Wilhelm Neufeld, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Qi An, Violin; Gankun Zhang, Piano.

Friday, April 12th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Qi An, Violin; Gankun Zhang, Piano. Graduate Student recital. No admission charge

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Piper McKinnon, Soprano; Xiaoni Shen, Piano

Saturday, April 13th, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Piper McKinnon, Soprano; Xiaoni Shen, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge

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Sophia Rivera, Euphonium, Trombone; Jake Moral, Percussion

Saturday, April 13th, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Sophia Rivera, Euphonium, Trombone; Jake Moral, Percussion. Student recital. No admission charge.

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Luke Parnell, Saxophone

Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Luke Parnell, Saxophone assisted by Diogo Peixoto, Guitar; James Hamilton, Bass and Kieran Wallace, Drums. Student Recital.   No admission charge.

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The 42nd E-Gré National Music Competition (Piano).

Friday, April 19th, 2019 @ 12:00 am - Sunday, April 21st, 2019 @ 12:00 am
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Suzuki Program STEP Orchestra and Ensembles Recital.

Saturday, April 27th, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Suzuki Program STEP Orchestra and Ensembles Recital. Michelle Bouchard, Director.  1 pm and 3 pm No admission charge

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May 2019

Gwynne Dyer lecture: “The Populist Revolt: Its Causes and Cure”

Monday, May 6th, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60
Free

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…

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July 2019

Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival

Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 - Sunday, July 28th, 2019
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60
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August 2019

AugustFest Homecoming Tenth Anniversary

Monday, August 12th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Robert McCosh, Horn; Karl Stobbe, Violin; Drew Quiring, Piano Cost $100 (6 concerts); Adults $25 ($30 at door); Students $15

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AugustFest Homecoming Tenth Anniversary Concert

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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AugustFest Homecoming Tenth Anniversary

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Elin Rombo, Soprano (Hovsangerska: Royal Court Singer); Sharon Rogers, Piano   $100 (6 concerts); Adults $25 ($30 at door); Students: $15

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AugustFest Homecoming Tenth Anniversary

Thursday, August 15th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

The Augustfest Strings - Dvorak's Piano Quintet No. 2 in A, Op. 81   $100 (6 concerts); Adults $25 ($30 at door); Students: $15

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AugustFest Homecoming Tenth Anniversary

Friday, August 16th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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September 2019

Music of the Mediterranean Launches pro series Season Tonight!

Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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October 2019

Pro Series Concert: Collectif9

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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?…

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Homecoming Concert

Thursday, October 17th, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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

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November 2019

Pro Series Concert: Bryn Blackwood, piano

Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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January 2020

Pro Series: The Faculty Concert

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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Brandon Chamber Players

Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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Azuline Duo

Sunday, January 26th, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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Cancelled: The International Tuba Quartet

Monday, January 27th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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Friday Night Lights

Friday, January 31st, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Friday Night Lights Recital. Kerry DuWors, Director. Student Recital. No admission charge.

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February 2020

Visiting Artist Recital

Saturday, February 1st, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Futaba Niekawa, Piano in concert. Featuring works by Glinka/Balakirev, Liszt, Ravel, Albeniz, Janacek, and Sibelius. No Admission charge. TIME CHANGE FROM 7:30PM

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Eckhardt-Gramatte Conservatory of Music

Saturday, February 1st, 2020 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital. Everett Hopfner, Director. No admission charge.

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New Time: Fundraiser concert

Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Karl Stobbe, Violin and Andrew Armstrong, Piano in concert. A scholarship fundraiser in honour of Alan Ehnes. TIME CHANGE FROM 7:30PM

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Jazz Concert

Monday, February 3rd, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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Brandon Suzuki Talent Education Program

Saturday, February 8th, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Solo Recital. Marla Winters, Director. No admission charge.

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Student Recital

Saturday, February 8th, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Bennet Ens, Clarinet; Andrea Pedro, Piano. Student recital. No admission charge.

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Student Recital

Saturday, February 8th, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Jayna Butler, Clarinet; Kate Gray, Piano. More students. Student recital. No admission charge.

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Brandon University Indigenous New Music Festival Concert

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.  

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Brandon University Indigenous New Music Festival 2020: February 11 – 12, 2010

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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Eckhardt-Gramatte Conservatory of Music

Saturday, February 15th, 2020 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music Recital. Everett Hopfner, Director. No admission charge.

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Student Recital

Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Marcel Hapel, Violin. Student recital. No admission charge. CANCELLED

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Student Recital

Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Brandon University Student Music Educator Association students in concert. No admission charge.

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Pro Series: Les voix humaines, Viol Consort; Violas da gamba: Melisand Corriveau, Felix Deak, Margaret Little, Susie Napper

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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Pro Series: Diana Cohen, violin; Franklin Cohen, clarinet; Roman Rabinovich, piano

Saturday, February 29th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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March 2020

Pro Series: Corey Hamm, piano

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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Pro Series Concert: Corey Hamm, piano

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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Pro Series Concert: Corey Hamm, piano Copy

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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Student Recital

Friday, March 6th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Eric St. Godard, Jazz Piano; Dylan Peters, Jazz Guitar; Luke Parnell, Saxophone; James Hamilton, Bass; Kieran Wallace, Drumset. No admission charge.

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Student Recital

Saturday, March 7th, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Devon Hemmett, Clarinet; Angela Myshkowsky, Voice; Davis Placatka, French Horn; Bennet Ens, Bass Clarinet; Sabina Rzazade, Piano; Andrea Pedro, Piano. No admission charge.  

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Student Recital

Saturday, March 7th, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Kendra Maxon, Voice; Josias A. Sanchez Cedillo, Violin; Kate Gray, Piano. No admission charge.

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Student Recital

Saturday, March 7th, 2020 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Marcel Hapel, Violin. Student Recital No admission charge

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Student Recital

Monday, March 9th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Amanda Scott, Trombone. Assisted by Jia Zhang, Piano. Student Recital. No admission charge

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Three-Minute Thesis

Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Friday, March 13th, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event has been postponed until further notice. Friday Night Lights Recital. Kerry DuWors, Director. No admission charge.

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Saturday, March 14th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event has been postponed until further notice. Sophia Rivera, Euphonium; Mishelle Renz, Flute; Sabina Rzazade, Piano. No admission charge.  

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Monday, March 16th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event has been postponed until further notice. Brandon University Low Brass Recital. Aaron Wilson, Director. No admission charge.  

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event has been postponed until further notice.  Alexis Jenkins, Euphonium; Emily Riding, Euphonium. No admission charge.  

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Saturday, March 21st, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event has been postponed until further notice. Hwan Gyu Cho, Clarinet. Assisted by Kathryn Gray, Piano. Student Recital. No admission charge

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Guitar Recital (POSTPONED)

Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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.

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Friday, March 27th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event has been postponed until further notice. Kayla Hay, Bassoon; Shantelle Mayo, Piano. No admission charge.

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Friday, March 27th, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event has been postponed until further notice. James Hamilton, Bass; Luke Parnell, Tenor Saxophone; Diogo Peixoto, Guitar; Kieran Wallace, Drums. No admission charge.  

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Saturday, March 28th, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event has been postponed until further notice. Kathleen Servidad, Clarinet; Marcus Cacho, Piano. No admission charge.

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Saturday, March 28th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event has been postponed until further notice. Lenya Wilks, Voice. Student Recital. No admission charge.  

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Sunday, March 29th, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event has been postponed until further notice. Erik Larson, Tenor Trombone. Assisted by Kathryn Gray, Piano. Student Recital. No admission charge

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Student Recital (POSTPONED)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

This event is postponed until further notice. Dylan Peters, Jazz Guitar; Luke Parnell, Tenor Saxophone; James Hamilton, Bass; Kieran Wallace, Drumset. No admission charge.  

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February 2022

Brandon Chamber Players: Sing & Strum

Saturday, February 12th, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60
Brandon Chamber Players logo

Brandon University musicians will take centre-stage when the Brandon Chamber Players bring live music back to the Lorne Watson Recital Hall.

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March 2022

Brandon Chamber Players: Here We Are

Saturday, March 12th, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
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One event on Saturday, March 12th, 2022 at 7:30 pm

Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

Here We Are features new, original jazz compositions by Brandon-based saxophonist Aren Teerhuis.

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June 2022

Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival: Daniel Tselyakov

Friday, June 10th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60
A man plays the piano

The 17th Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival is excited to invite you to our first Festival concert, featuring Daniel Tselyakov.

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July 2022

Augustfest 2022

Friday, July 29th, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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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

Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60
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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…

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September 2022

Pro Series: Ensemble Télémaque

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60
A group of people dressed in black

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.

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October 2022

2022 Candidates Debate

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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2022 Mayoral Debate

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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September 2023

Provincial election debates

Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 7:00 pm, repeating until Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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Provincial election debates

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every day that begins at 7:00 pm, repeating until Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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…

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September 2024

JRC Evans Lectureship featuring Dr. Brian Goldman

Saturday, September 14th @ 2:00 pm
Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60

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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