Desautels Faculty of Music News Archive
Supporting Open Dialogue and Academic Freedom
January 8, 2025 —
Update from President Benarroch on public statements
January 8, 2025 —
Update from President Benarroch on public statements
UM in photos: memorable moments that shaped 2024
December 16, 2024 —
Take a look back at 2024 through the lenses that captured so many of its memorable moments.
December 16, 2024 —
Take a look back at 2024 through the lenses that captured so many of its memorable moments.
Add joy with Desautels Faculty of Music end-of-term concerts
December 2, 2024 —
Performances that will lift your spirits, from jazz to choral to orchestra
December 2, 2024 —
Performances that will lift your spirits, from jazz to choral to orchestra
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M unique Métis fiddling course strikes a chord
November 27, 2024 —
U of M unique Métis fiddling course strikes a chord
November 27, 2024 —
U of M unique Métis fiddling course strikes a chord
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Jody Stark part of team of top Canadian researchers honoured for their transformative contributions to society
November 26, 2024 —
From enhancing cultural awareness in mental health for Indigenous populations, to applying lessons from Greek antiquity to modern democracies, to preserving the music and language of underrepresented groups, the winners of this year’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s (SSHRC) Impact Awards are shaping Canadian society in lasting ways.
November 26, 2024 —
From enhancing cultural awareness in mental health for Indigenous populations, to applying lessons from Greek antiquity to modern democracies, to preserving the music and language of underrepresented groups, the winners of this year’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s (SSHRC) Impact Awards are shaping Canadian society in lasting ways.
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Desautels Faculty of Music alum shines as rising Indigenous opera talent
October 29, 2024 —
Fulbright Canada has awarded Camryn Dewar one of 14 outstanding Canadian students selected for the prestigious and highly competitive 2024-2025 Fulbright Canada Student Award.
October 29, 2024 —
Fulbright Canada has awarded Camryn Dewar one of 14 outstanding Canadian students selected for the prestigious and highly competitive 2024-2025 Fulbright Canada Student Award.
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Rhythm and Community: University of Manitoba Percussion Ensemble Takes Center Stage at “The Space Between”
October 16, 2024 —
Excitement is in the air as the University of Manitoba Percussion Ensemble prepares to showcase their talent at the upcoming conference “The Space Between,” hosted at Acadia University in beautiful Wolfville, NS. Invited by the Canadian Percussion Network, the ensemble will present their captivating session titled “Connecting the Threads: An Exploration in Community-Minded Rehearsal and Performance Processes.” This is not just an opportunity for performance; it’s a chance to dive deep into the essence of musical collaboration. Grouping the students in various quartets allows the students to explore a variety of musical, creative and leadership roles withing the traditional percussion quartet model.
October 16, 2024 —
Excitement is in the air as the University of Manitoba Percussion Ensemble prepares to showcase their talent at the upcoming conference “The Space Between,” hosted at Acadia University in beautiful Wolfville, NS. Invited by the Canadian Percussion Network, the ensemble will present their captivating session titled “Connecting the Threads: An Exploration in Community-Minded Rehearsal and Performance Processes.” This is not just an opportunity for performance; it’s a chance to dive deep into the essence of musical collaboration. Grouping the students in various quartets allows the students to explore a variety of musical, creative and leadership roles withing the traditional percussion quartet model.
Desautels Faculty of Music News
Music Education for a Prairie Town: Decolonizing and Indigenizing School Music by Focusing on the Local
October 11, 2024 —
Dr. Jody Stark has received just over $60 000 from the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to develop and pilot a local music pedagogy that responds to and incorporates various music scenes and ways people make and enjoy music in Winnipeg, Canada.
October 11, 2024 —
Dr. Jody Stark has received just over $60 000 from the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to develop and pilot a local music pedagogy that responds to and incorporates various music scenes and ways people make and enjoy music in Winnipeg, Canada.
Desautels Faculty of Music News
New music courses available to all UM students
October 2, 2024 —
Are you a new student? Looking for an elective to fill out your schedule? Never got a chance to try music, but always wanted to? This is your chance! At the Desautels Faculty of Music, we have a selection of courses that are available to all students at the U of M, regardless of your major. From history, production, and business, you do not need to be musically inclined to be captivated by the many areas that make up the study of music.
October 2, 2024 —
Are you a new student? Looking for an elective to fill out your schedule? Never got a chance to try music, but always wanted to? This is your chance! At the Desautels Faculty of Music, we have a selection of courses that are available to all students at the U of M, regardless of your major. From history, production, and business, you do not need to be musically inclined to be captivated by the many areas that make up the study of music.
Experience the new Desautels Concert Hall
September 17, 2024 —
The new venue is being christened with this sevent-concert series showcasing diverse musical styles that highlight the versatility of the acoustically designed space.
September 17, 2024 —
The new venue is being christened with this sevent-concert series showcasing diverse musical styles that highlight the versatility of the acoustically designed space.