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2025 - 2026 Golden Violin Award Semi-Finalists

webfull — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:42:30 +0000

The Golden Violin Award was established in 2006 by businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich, a year after he donated $20 million to ��’s Schulich School of Music. Made of pewter and gold plate, the Golden Violin remains on permanent display in ��’s Marvin Duchow Music Library. This year marks the monumental 20^th edition of the Golden Violin Award.

Published: 9 December 2025

Associate Professor Philippe Leroux Awarded Orchesterpreis for new work Paris, Banlieue at 2025 Donaueschinger Musiktage

webfull — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:17:28 +0000

Philippe Leroux, composer and associate professor in Music Research at the Schulich School of Music, has been awarded the 2025 Donaueschinger Musiktage Orchesterpreis (Orchestra Prize) for his new work Paris, Banlieue. In his composition, Leroux addresses the web of relationships between central Paris and its suburbs—especially with regard to the movements of people triggered by their daily work.

Published: 11 November 2025

Liliana Araújo and Andrea Creech recipients of John R. Evans Leaders Fund Award

webfull — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:37:42 +0000

We are excited to announce that Drs Liliana Araújo and Andrea Creech have been named recipients of a John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) award from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation. The JELF is a highly competitive competition designed to attract and support leading researchers working on innovative topics across Canadian universities and research institutes.

Published: 11 October 2025

Students Joseph Chang and Jonathan Monro Named 2025 Vanier Scholars

webfull — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:24:49 +0000

Two exceptional doctoral candidates from ��'s Schulich School of Music, Joseph Chang (DMus) and Jonathan Munro (DMus), have been awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship in recognition of their innovative research. This award provides up to $50,000 per year for up to three years, supporting outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.

Published: 15 July 2025

Schulich Winners of the Downbeat 48th Annual Student Music Awards

webfull — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:34:33 +0000

Three jazz combos and their coaches were recognized in Downbeat's 48th annual Student Music Awards. Congratulations to this year’s winners:

Leo Codiga and the Southwest Corridor, Undergraduate College Winners

Published: 15 July 2025

Michael McMahon receives Order of Canada

webfull — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:30:06 +0000

Professor Michael McMahon has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions in the art song and opera communities. His work as a vocal coach and collaborative pianist has left a mark on musicians nationally and internationally.

The Order of Canada, presented by the governor general, honours people who have made extraordinary contributions to the nation. Those honoured are innovators and trailblazers who, through passion for their field, have exemplified a desire to enrich the lives of others.

Published: 10 July 2025

Schulich Alumni in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

webfull — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:54:56 +0000

Congratulations to two Schulich School of Music alumni on their recent tenureship and appointment respectively with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra!

Published: 9 June 2025

Congratulations to the Schulich School of Music Spring 2025 Graduates and Award Recipients!

webfull — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:30:47 +0000

This year at convocation, an honorary doctorate will be awarded to Dr. Jocelyne M. Guilbault. Read more about Dr. Guilbault and the other honorary degree recipients in the �� Reporter’s article.

Published: 28 May 2025

Professors Richard King and Stephen McAdams Honoured with ��’s Top Awards

webfull — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:50:42 +0000

Professors Richard King and Stephen McAdams of the Schulich School of Music have been awarded two of ��’s most prestigious internal research distinctions: the James �� Professor (JMP) and Distinguished James �� Professor (DJMP) awards, respectively.

Published: 30 April 2025

Schulich Alumni Compete at the 2025 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition

webfull — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:17:50 +0000

The Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition, held every three years, is one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for young musicians aspiring to make their mark on the global stage. Formerly the ‘International String Quartet Competition’, the first award was presented in 1979 in Portsmouth, but Wigmore Hall, London has been home to the competition since 2010.

Published: 16 April 2025

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