Desautels Faculty of Music News News Archive
Desautels Faculty of Music
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.
Desautels Faculty of Music
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.
Desautels Faculty of Music
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.
Desautels Faculty of Music
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.
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(art)Song Lab Brings Innovative Collaborations to Life in Winnipeg
June 20, 2024 —
For more than a decade, Art Song Lab has been making an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary classical song in North America. After ten summers focusing on composers and writers in Vancouver, BC, this year’s programming brings performer participants into the mix between June 24-29th in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
St. John's College
An afternoon filled with music and art: Winners announced!
March 25, 2024 —
It was a lively Friday afternoon for the St John's College and Desautels Faculty of Music, 2nd Annual Music and Art Competition.
St. John's College
Creativity shines bright as UM students look to showcase artistic talents
March 15, 2024 —
In collaboration with the Desautels Faculty of Music, St John's College is proud to host the second annual Music and Art competition on March 22, 2024.
UM Faces and Spaces: Örjan Sandred, music and AI
January 12, 2024 —
UM Faces & Spaces is a monthly feature showcasing the people and places across UM that are transforming the student experience, advancing innovation in research, driving change and creating a lasting impact here in Manitoba and globally. Watch our latest feature.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Iconic sculpture rolls onto U of M campus
December 12, 2023 —
Winnipeg Free Press: Iconic sculpture rolls onto U of M campus
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Everything Joel Ulrich touches turns to gold
June 13, 2023 —
2023 DFOM graduate Joel Ulrich found a home in music, exceled, and will be helping to lift up the next generation of musicians