Desautels Faculty of Music News Archive

March 2021 UM Virtual Community Events
February 26, 2021 —
Discover UM’s wide range of Virtual Community Events in March that are open to all.

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The Masked Singers
February 22, 2021 —
UM Opera Theatre and UM Symphony Orchestra work through barriers to produce a physically-distanced opera.

Music alumna finds ways to showcase talent, explore Métis heritage during pandemic
February 12, 2021 —
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and play, Desautels Faculty of Music alumna and rising star Julie Lumsden [BMus(Perf)/15] has continued to find ways to showcase her talent and explore her Métis heritage

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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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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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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.

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Caitlin Wiens finds the spotlight on stages both classical and Celtic
November 3, 2020 —
The 2020 DFOM graduate is as comfortable performing Schubert as she is Dropkick Murphys

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Jon Gordon is #1 with Jazz Dialogues
October 21, 2020 —
Desautels professor Jon Gordon's new book collects surprising stories and insightful conversations with jazz legends

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Join the Desautels Faculty of Music for its 2020 Open House
October 19, 2020 —
There's something for everyone at our 2020 online open house!

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Örjan Sandred’s Sonic Trails evokes the magic of cold climates
October 15, 2020 —
DFOM professor Örjan Sandred uses his adopted hometown of Winnipeg as inspiration for innovative computer-assisted compositions in his new album