music News Archive
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.
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
CBC Manitoba: Using artificial intelligence to enhance music
January 19, 2024 —
CBC Manitoba: Using artificial intelligence to enhance music
Books for the break: To you, with love from UM faculty and alumni
December 21, 2023 —
Delve into these top reads from UM alumni and faculty over the holiday break. Spark your imagination or get your mind ruminating on far off worlds, fiction close to home, true crime or a little history.
CTV Winnipeg: Chad Allan, founding member of Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, dies at 80
December 4, 2023 —
CTV Winnipeg: Chad Allan, founding member of Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, dies at 80
Desautels Faculty of Music
The multi-talented Aemilia Moser takes flight
August 2, 2023 —
2023 graduate Aemilia Moser is setting the stage to wow Canada.
Desautels Faculty of Music
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
Desautels Faculty of Music
The multi-talented Joyce German’s “Genesis” has begun
June 9, 2023 —
2023 Desautels Faculty of Music graduate Joyce German is ready for wherever the stage takes her, and has set her sights on South Sudan.