Desautels Faculty of Music News Archive
![drummer from Desautels Faculty of Music](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Percussion-Concert-18-150x150.jpg)
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Fall into music
October 3, 2018 —
Join the Desautels Faculty of Music as they kick-off their fall performance schedule with a variety of concerts that are sure to entertain, inform and delight.
October 3, 2018 —
Join the Desautels Faculty of Music as they kick-off their fall performance schedule with a variety of concerts that are sure to entertain, inform and delight.
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Desautels Faculty of Music News
Musician joins Royal Society of Canada’s prestigious ranks
September 11, 2018 —
Composer Gordon Fitzell elected to Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, President David Barnard named a Specially Elected Fellow
September 11, 2018 —
Composer Gordon Fitzell elected to Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, President David Barnard named a Specially Elected Fellow
![Canadian Chamber Choir.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Chamber-Choir-WEB-150x150.jpg)
U of M Singers performing with Canadian Chamber Choir
September 10, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba Singer will perform with the Juno-nominated Canadian Chamber Choir later on Sept. 26
September 10, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba Singer will perform with the Juno-nominated Canadian Chamber Choir later on Sept. 26
![Desautels Faculty of Music Wind Ensemble Performance](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Desautels-Faculty-of-Music-Wind-Ensemble-Performance-150x150.jpg)
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Homecoming Concert: The joy of making music together – September 26
September 6, 2018 —
As part of the Homecoming festivities, the Desautels Faculty of Music will be hosting their annual Homecoming Concert.
September 6, 2018 —
As part of the Homecoming festivities, the Desautels Faculty of Music will be hosting their annual Homecoming Concert.
![(L-R) Gail Asper, David Asper and Leonard Asper.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Aspers_WEB-150x150.jpg)
35 years of doing ‘something useful’; for U of M, for the world
August 27, 2018 —
At the U of M, the Asper family has collectively contributed over $17.5 million which continues to directly impact students, staff and faculty in nine faculties and all three colleges
August 27, 2018 —
At the U of M, the Asper family has collectively contributed over $17.5 million which continues to directly impact students, staff and faculty in nine faculties and all three colleges
![Kira Fondse, 4th year student, voice, Desautels Scholar 2013 – 2016.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Kira_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Learning a universal language
July 20, 2018 —
Donor support opened the door to unique opportunities for 4th-year vocal student
July 20, 2018 —
Donor support opened the door to unique opportunities for 4th-year vocal student
![Stuart Sladden [MMus/12], Desautels Scholar 2010 & 2011 Doctoral Candidate, Choral Conducting, University of Alberta.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Stuart_WEB-150x150.jpg)
‘The advantage here is the community itself’
July 13, 2018 —
Desautels Scholar reflects on how U of M rejuvenated his passion for music
July 13, 2018 —
Desautels Scholar reflects on how U of M rejuvenated his passion for music
![Colleen Zwarych, first-year student, trumpet, Desautels Scholar 2017.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Colleen_WEB-150x150.jpg)
‘They truly care about us and our success’
July 6, 2018 —
Desautels Scholar reflects on first year in the U of M’s music faculty
July 6, 2018 —
Desautels Scholar reflects on first year in the U of M’s music faculty
![Grand piano in Taché Arts Complex](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Taché-Arts-Complex-6710005-150x150.jpg)
Desautels Faculty of Music News
New Appointment in Musicology
July 4, 2018 —
Dr. Colette Simonot joins the Desautels Faculty of Music as the new Assistant Professor in Musicology
July 4, 2018 —
Dr. Colette Simonot joins the Desautels Faculty of Music as the new Assistant Professor in Musicology
![Matthew Packer [BMus(Perf)/13, BSc/13, BSc(Med)/17, MD/17], Desautels Scholar 2009 – 2012, first-year resident.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Packer_WEB-150x150.jpg)
The saxophonist will see you now
June 29, 2018 —
Desautels scholar won music trophy only hours after successful medical school interview
June 29, 2018 —
Desautels scholar won music trophy only hours after successful medical school interview