Desautels Faculty of Music News News Archive
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Desautels Faculty of Music
Join us for our Virtual Open House 2021
October 6, 2021 —
Learn all about our academic offerings, financial services, admissions, student life and more
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Desautels Faculty of Music
There is nothing that Selene Sharpe can’t do
June 28, 2021 —
From running to singing to acting to studying, Selene Sharpe is a marvel, and a real Renaissance woman.
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Desautels Faculty of Music
The Desautels Faculty of Music premieres Roan Shankaruk’s ‘The Fox’
June 24, 2021 —
The multi-talented Roan Shankaruk brings DH Lawrence's tale to life in an opera exploring gender, sexuality, and war.
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Desautels Faculty of Music
Zachary Rushing is a rare talent in jazz
June 17, 2021 —
Zachary Rushing
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Desautels Faculty of Music
Ashleigh Sadler is anything but blasé
June 15, 2021 —
From a big dream to a big, impressive voice, Ashleigh Sadler has grown into her life goals!
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Desautels Faculty of Music
The University Singers ring in spring with pandemic anthems
March 24, 2021 —
The University Singers welcome warmer weather with an anthem-filled concert
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Desautels Faculty of Music
The Masked Singers
February 22, 2021 —
UM Opera Theatre and UM Symphony Orchestra work through barriers to produce a physically-distanced opera.
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Desautels Faculty of Music
The University Singers are bringing the pops directly to your living room
November 12, 2020 —
Watch a world-class pops concert in your pajamas!
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Desautels Faculty of Music
From construction to conducting, Ben Kroeker is building the future
November 10, 2020 —
A lunchbreak calling led 2020 DFOM graduate Ben Kroeker to shift his career
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Desautels Faculty of Music
Julia Davis’ confidence is truly well-earned
November 5, 2020 —
2020 DFOM graduate Julia Davis chose the path less traveled, and picked up endless awards along the way.