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Schulich School of Music scores highly in 2026 QS World University Rankings

webfull — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:00:47 +0000

Image: Opera ��'s 2024 production of Cendrillon by Jules Massenet | Photographer: Stephanie Sedlbauer

The Schulich School of Music of �� has retained its position as the top music and performing arts institution in Canada, according to the QS World University Rankings, released on March 25, 2026.

Published: 10 April 2026

2026 Summer Learning Opportunities at the Schulich School of Music

webfull — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:58:02 +0000

Each summer, the Schulich School of Music offers a range of learning opportunities designed for musicians and music enthusiasts at different stages of their artistic journey.

Published: 8 April 2026

�� Symphony Orchestra and �� Choirs reunite at Maison symphonique

webfull — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:14:56 +0000

Image: �� Symphony Orchestra and �� Choirs at Maison symphonique | Photographer: Tam Photography

Published: 2 April 2026

2025-2026 Schulich Competition Round-Up

webfull — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:23:29 +0000

Image | Top row: Tsubasa Muramatsu (violin), Nathan Emans (viola), Sieun Layla Park (violin)
Middle Row: Amos Friesen (cello), Joey Machin (violin), Meagan Foster (percussion)
Bottom Row: Zoe McCormick (soprano), Joseph Tsao (violin), François Lamontagne (cello)

Published: 2 April 2026

2025 - 2026 Wirth Vocal Prize Semifinalists

webfull — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:42:09 +0000

The Wirth Vocal Prize for vocal performance was established in 2015 through the extraordinary generosity of Elizabeth Wirth to the Schulich School of Music of ��, along with new Student Excellence Awards, and an innovative Student Initiatives Fund. Awarded yearly since its inception, the Wirth Vocal Prize recognizes a voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent and significant promise for an international career.

Published: 18 February 2026

The finalists of the fourth edition of the Graham Sommer Competition!

webfull — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:40:46 +0000

The Schulich School of Music of �� is pleased to announce five finalists for the fourth edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. Established in 2017, this national competition recognizes works for chamber music formations with piano that show significant potential to engage audiences and become standard repertoire. Selected from over 60 Canadian applicants under the age of 35, this year’s finalists will compose new works for sextet (C flute, B-flat clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and vibraphone) to be premiered before a l

Published: 30 January 2026

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

�� researchers awarded $9.7 million in CFI funding

webfull — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:08:32 +0000

Thirty-two �� research projects have received new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation's for investments in research infrastructure to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $9.7 million.

Published: 10 October 2025

The fourth edition of the Graham Sommer Competition

webfull — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:57:16 +0000

The Schulich School of Music of �� is pleased to announce the fourth edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. Established in 2017, this national competition recognizes works for chamber music formations with piano that show significant potential to engage audiences and become standard repertoire. Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status is required to apply. To apply visit www.mcgill.ca/gsc/apply.

Published: 5 September 2025

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