/music/taxonomy/term/3774/all en /music/article/alumni-blog/conversation-kristin-franseen <p>We often turn to critics, commentators, biographers, and musicologists to help us deepen our connection to our favourite musical works. And the most prolific of these interpreters can create a lasting impression in the cultural zeitgeist – for better or for worse.<br /> <br /></p> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:25:28 +0000 Schulich Communications 82793 at /music /music/article/alumni-blog/conversation-sean-mayes <p>What can you do with a degree in music education? A lot, it turns out. <a href="https://seanmayesmusic.com/">Sean Mayes</a> earned his undergraduate degrees in music and education at McGill in 2013. And since then, he has taken on projects in Montreal, Toronto, and New York City that both amplify marginalized voices and tell amazing stories, all while sticking to his core values as an educator.</p> <p>Here’s a little about his career since graduating and what he has to say to students thinking of applying to our school.</p> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:44:35 +0000 eric.dicaire@mcgill.ca 82752 at /music /music/article/conversation-sheree-spencer <p><strong>Opera McGill</strong> welcomes multi-hyphenate artist <strong>Sheree Spencer </strong>(BA’12) to direct the Canadian premiere of <i><strong>Plaything</strong> </i>by <strong>Anna Pidgorna</strong> and <strong>Maria Reva</strong>. Born in Toronto of Barbadian heritage, Sheree graduated from McGill with a major in Music and Double Minor in Drama Performance and Environmental Science.</p> Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:29:10 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 80771 at /music /music/article/alumni-blog-student-research/conversation-fredericka-petit-homme <p>Community is an essential part of music making for Frédéricka Petit-Homme (BMus'02, MMus'04, current PhD). Trained in classical vocal arts and choral conducting, she is leading the upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/794604194895432/?ref=newsfeed"><em><strong>More than a Song: Gospel Music Workshop</strong></em></a> at Schulich, inviting people to take a deep dive into Gospel choral music.</p> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:42:28 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 79814 at /music /music/article/alumni-blog/conversation-patil-harboyen <p>With <a href="https://www.cedars.ca/en/what-we-do/funds/cedars-healing-notes-fund-1"><strong>Healing Notes</strong></a>, the sound of music fills the hallways of the Cedars Cancer Centre at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).  </p> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:58:55 +0000 Publicity Team 79773 at /music /music/article/conversation-ariadne-lih <p>During the 2021-2022 academic year, Schulich’s first <strong>Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator </strong>was hired. This position was created as part of the ongoing work that the School is doing towards addressing inequities and discrimination.  <br />  <br /> Queer feminist soprano and alumna <strong>Ariadne Lih </strong>(MMus’21) began as EDI Coordinator this past March. Living within the intersection of her love for performance and her passion for equality and representation in music, she has embraced the role with open arms.  </p> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:45:13 +0000 Publicity Team 79774 at /music /music/article/alumni-blog-student-research/conversation-elissa-nakhleh-and-nour-saba <p>Music students and recent graduates Elissa Nakhleh (BMus’22, Piano Performance) and Nour Saba (BA’22, Honours Psychology with a minor in Music Composition) invite the community to experience traditional Arabic music performed by Arabic youth and a traditional Arabic band. Through a project they developed, and with the support of Schulich’s Community Engagement Program, these two young women are providing a place and space for youth to strengthen their Arabic roots and connect with each other through music.  </p> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:54:01 +0000 spencer.riddell@mail.mcgill.ca 79724 at /music /music/article/conversation-sandra-joseph <p>Percussionist <b>Sandra Joseph</b> (MMus’10) joins the McGill Symphony Orchestra (MGSO) as soloist for the final concert of the Fall semester. This is a reunion 15 years in the making.<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:12:41 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 78427 at /music /music/article/alumni-blog/conversation-robert-silverman <p>Canadian pianist and McGill alumnus <strong>Robert Silverman</strong> (LMus’60, BMus’64) returns to Schulich with excerpts from J.S. Bach’s <i>Well-Tempered Clavier</i>. A masterful musician and highly respected pedagogue who has graced concert stages around the world to critical acclaim, Silverman remains dedicated to his craft and his ongoing discovery of what lies in within the score.</p> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:43:18 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 78305 at /music /music/article/alumni-blog/schulich-release-radar-september-october-2021 <p>The music on offer from the Schulich Community this autumn invites you to travel through space and time and around the world. You won’t just want this music in your playlists, you���Ҵ�ýappl want them on repeat.  </p> <p><strong><em>Family Plan</em> – Family Plan (Endectomorph Music) <br /> Released September 24, 2021 </strong></p> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:26:30 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 78281 at /music /music/article/alumni-blog/theo-abellard-takes-stage-2021-festival-international-de-jazz-de-montreal <p>Pianist and composer and former Schulich student <strong>Theo Abellard</strong> joins the lineup of exciting performers at the 2021 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. An outstanding pianist and exceptional performer known for his virtuosity and profound artistic voice, Abellard is a musician to watch. Having studied and performed throughout the city, he counts fellow Montrealers Oscar Peterson and Paul Bley among his influences.</p> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:56:46 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 78144 at /music /music/article/alumni/alumni-profile-aria-umezawa <p><a href="https://www.ariaumezawa.com/">Aria Umezawa</a> (BMus’15) is a director/consultant focused on changing the culture of opera and opera creation. Since 2019, Aria has been on the coaching staff at Opera McGill as their Opera Innovation Consultant, where she works with the master’s students to produce their own opera projects. She’s completed an Adler Fellowship with San Francisco Opera (SFO) — the first stage director to be awarded the fellowship in fifteen years.</p> Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:33:48 +0000 Schulich's Publicity Team 77088 at /music /music/article/alumni/alumni-profile-rickey-pageot <p>Ric’key Pageot (BMus'03) is a Montreal-born pianist, accordionist, producer, composer and music director. Ric’key began to work with Cirque Du Soleil in 2005 as a musical director, keyboardist and accordionist for the show “Delirium", the youngest MD ever hired by the company. After more than two years of touring the US and Europe with Delirium, Ric’key left the show and moved to Los Angeles with his wife and singer/songwriter Dessy Di Lauro. It was shortly after that move that Pageot got a call to go on tour with Madonna for her “Hard Candy” promo tour and “Sticky & Sweet” world tour.</p> Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:59:20 +0000 Schulich's Publicity Team 76942 at /music /music/article/alumni/alumni-profile-francois-lamoureux <p>There has been so much talk about the pandemic that another piece related to it is likely to draw out an “enough already” reaction. I get it. But there has never really been anything like this in our lifetime and the effects it presents have not affected all businesses equally.</p> <p>To answer the question “What did the pandemic do to my business?”, let’s first travel back to the early 2000s.</p> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:39:52 +0000 François Lamoureux 76811 at /music /music/article/alumni/alumni-profile-haley-marie <p><a href="http://www.haley-marie.com/">Haley Marie</a> (BMus '06) is a classical musician with three Carnegie Hall performances under her belt, a pianist, a Governor General’s award winner, a storyteller, and more. She has quickly established a reputation for her sophisticated musicality as well as her unique ability to capture audiences. Her company Aurelia Productions is devoted to creating new ways for audiences to experience classical music and is fueled by Haley’s fierce interest in preserving the human side of classical music as well as the interactive and social atmospheres experience</p> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:33:29 +0000 Schulich's Publicity Team 76767 at /music