Desautels Faculty of Music News Archive

5 reasons to attend the Grand Opening Concert at the new Desautels Concert Hall
June 18, 2024 —
You’re invited! Tickets go on sale June 19

St. John's College
Scholarships changing the lives of students
June 12, 2024 —
St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.

Desautels Faculty of Music
William Prince to headline the Desautels Concert Hall grand opening concert on Sept. 5
June 10, 2024 —
The grand opening concert includes other great performances from the Desautels Faculty of Music.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Recognizing faculty excellence
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.

Alumni
UM alumni among 2024 Order of Manitoba recipients
May 14, 2024 —
On Manitoba Day, May 12, the Province of Manitoba announced that 12 highly-accomplished Manitobans will be invested in the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour.

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.

Putting a bow on a historical mystery
March 25, 2024 —
Violinist and UM grad, Gregory Lewis, takes charge of a rare Gagliano violin with ties to an interesting musical past

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.

Desautels Faculty of Music
Classic 107: Von um vorið – a celebration of Icelandic culture and song
March 8, 2024 —
The Desautels Faculty of Music and the Department of Icelandic Language and Literature at the University of Manitoba have partnered together to present two concerts celebrating Icelandic music and culture.

Desautels Faculty of Music
Classic 107: “Forward Unto Dawn”: UMSO performs music of Mendelssohn, Schumann alongside a world premiere
February 20, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra dives headfirst into a program of fiery, forceful and exciting German repertoire paired alongside a brand-new work by a student composer.