/music/taxonomy/term/3695/all en /music/article/blog-faculty-research/conversation-jacqueline-leclair <p>Associate Professor of oboe at the Schulich School of Music, Jacqueline Leclair specializes in the study and performance of new music. Beyond our classrooms, she can frequently be heard as a soloist and performing with ensembles internationally. Her world premiere recording of <a href="https://www.rogerreynolds.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Roger Reynolds</a>’ Journey (a concerto dedicated to Dr. Leclair herself!) was released on April 19 as part of Wind Concertos, an upcoming album celebrating the trailblazing work of the illustrious composer. And there is more!</p> Sun, 05 May 2024 13:30:00 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83512 at /music /music/article/blog-faculty-research/conversation-julie-cumming <p>As women all over the world are being remembered and celebrated in honour of International Women’s Day, it seems to be the perfect occasion to look back on women’s prominent role in music throughout time. Coming from a line of astounding feminists herself, who better to consult on the question than Julie Cumming.</p> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:49:58 +0000 Tiffany Oto Alo'o 83174 at /music /music/article/blog/conversation-daphne-leong <p>During the Winter 2023 semester, the Schulich School of Music was honoured to welcome Daphne Leong as a Distinguished Visiting Professor and Dean’s Chair in Music. In this position, Leong shared her knowledge and experience with our students, collaborated with faculty across disciplines, and supported the School more broadly in its strategic direction. She is also directing a conference at Schulich in September 2023, titled <a href="/rims1900/">Rhythm in Music since 1900.</a></p> Wed, 17 May 2023 14:45:07 +0000 Eric Dicaire 81579 at /music /music/article/conversation-robert-hasegawa <p>Associate professor of music theory <strong><a href="/music/robert-hasegawa" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Hasegawa</a></strong> joined the Schulich School of Music in 2012.</p> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:32:34 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 80407 at /music /music/article/conversation-sean-ferguson <p>Prof. <strong><a href="/music/sean-alastair-ferguson" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sean Ferguson</a></strong> began <a href="/music/channels/news/appointment-new-dean-schulich-school-music-337578">his new tenure as Dean</a> of the Schulich School of Music in July 2022.  </p> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:59:14 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 80261 at /music /music/article/ellen-bakulina-joins-schulich-faculty <p><a href="/music/ellen-bakulina">Dr. Ellen Bakulina</a> joins the Schulich Faculty as Associate Professor of Music Theory in the Department of Music Research.   </p> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:20:59 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 79863 at /music /music/article/liliana-araujo-joins-schulich-faculty <p><a href="/music/liliana-gomes-da-silva-araujo">Dr. Liliana S. Araújo</a> joins the Schulich School of Music in the inaugural position of Assistant Professor in Performance Science, held jointly between the Department of Music Research and the Department of Performance.  </p> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:38:35 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 79861 at /music /music/article/conversation-isabelle-demers <p><strong>Dr. Isabelle Demers</strong> joins the Schulich School of Music as Associate Professor of Organ.</p> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:04:19 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 79191 at /music /music/article/blog-faculty-research/behind-piece-widening-spiral-uri-caine-2022-episode-2 <p>In this episode, we explore<strong> "The Widening Spiral" by Uri Caine</strong> (b. 1956).</p> <p>The <strong>º£½ÇÉçÇø Contemporary Music Ensemble</strong>, led by Guillaume Bourgogne premiere a work composed for them by Catherine Thornhill Steele Visiting Artist Uri Caine. </p> <p>Guests this episode are renowned pianist and composer<b> Uri Caine </b>and<b> Guillaume Bourgogne.</b></p> Fri, 04 Feb 2022 02:10:18 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 78939 at /music /music/article/faculty-research/conversation-jinjoo-cho <p>Since joining the Schulich School of Music in 2018, Professor<strong> Jinjoo Cho</strong> has been redefining what it means to be a consummate classical artist in the 21st-century. A charismatic female solo artist, vibrant and engaging chamber musician, devoted teacher, innovative artistic director, and published writer, Prof. Cho is a driven musician and academic.</p> Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:23:49 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 78368 at /music /music/article/ira-coleman-joins-schulich-faculty <p>Bass player <strong>Prof. Ira Coleman</strong> is as comfortable playing Jamaican rhythms as he is accompanying a gospel choir or performing in a Jazz trio. With decades of experience, he has built an international reputation for versatility, working having worked with numerous well-known figures from the jazz, classical, pop music worlds. Beyond practical instruction and Jazz Combo coaching, Schulich students will get a chance to discover Music from Mali through a Special Project/Seminar in Performance which Prof.</p> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:49:02 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 77805 at /music /music/article/darrell-green-joins-schulich-faculty <p>Innovative drummer <strong>Prof. Darrell Green</strong> is one of the most sought-after drummers on today’s jazz scene. A prolific sideman, bandleader, educator, clinician, composer and producer, he developed his mastery in the heart of Oakland, California. Schulich students will have the opportunity to work with him through practical instruction and jazz combo coachings for the Fall and Winter terms where his ability to converse in every genre from straight-ahead jazz to Latin and West African music will be warmly welcomed.  </p> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:59:26 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 77804 at /music /music/article/camille-thurman-joins-schulich-faculty <p>As vocalist, multi-instrumentalist (playing tenor saxophone as well as bass clarinet, flute, and piccolo), composer, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, <strong>Prof.</strong> <b>Camille Thurman</b> is quickly becoming one of the standard-bearers for the form. The New York City native’s vocal approach — including an impressive scatting ability — has been classified alongside those of Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Carter. In addition to practical instruction and Jazz Combo coaching, Prof.</p> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:33:51 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 77803 at /music /music/article/faculty-research/introducing-prof-johann-buis-202122-schulich-distinguished-visiting-chair-music <p>We are delighted that <strong>Prof. Johann Buis </strong>from <a href="https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/johann-buis/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wheaton College, IL</a>, will be here for the duration of the 2021/22 academic year as a <strong>Schulich Distinguished Visiting Chair in Music</strong>. The Dean’s Chairs have a broad impact on the School, help the School progress in directions that have been identified as important, and interact with the community — and Prof. Buis is sure to do just that.  </p> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 02:22:38 +0000 jordan.gasparik@mcgill.ca 78031 at /music /music/article/faculty-research/mcgill-partners-eidos-montreal-develop-spatial-music-video-game-format <p>º£½ÇÉçÇø and Eidos-Montreal have joined forces in a collaborative research project to record and implement spatial music in video games. The project, entitled <b>Implementation of multiple synchronous Ambisonic recordings of music into a game engine</b>, is funded through the Partnerships Program of the Office of Innovation and Partnerships, and supported by Quebec’s <i>Ministère de l’Education</i> and <i>l’Enseignment Supérieur</i> as a way to encourage collaborations between researchers and Quebec-based companies.</p> Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:40:00 +0000 Schulich Publicity Staff 76507 at /music