Ģ��Ƶ News - Schulich School of Music

Associate Professor Philippe Leroux Awarded Orchesterpreis for new work Paris, Banlieue at 2025 Donaueschinger Musiktage

webfull — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:17:28 +0000

Philippe Leroux, composer and associate professor in Music Research at the Schulich School of Music, has been awarded the 2025 Donaueschinger Musiktage Orchesterpreis (Orchestra Prize) for his new work Paris, Banlieue. In his composition, Leroux addresses the web of relationships between central Paris and its suburbs—especially with regard to the movements of people triggered by their daily work.

Published: 11 November 2025

Liliana Araújo and Andrea Creech recipients of John R. Evans Leaders Fund Award

webfull — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:37:42 +0000

We are excited to announce that Drs Liliana Araújo and Andrea Creech have been named recipients of a John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) award from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation. The JELF is a highly competitive competition designed to attract and support leading researchers working on innovative topics across Canadian universities and research institutes.

Published: 11 October 2025

Ģ��Ƶ researchers awarded $9.7 million in CFI funding

webfull — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:08:32 +0000

Thirty-two Ģ��Ƶ research projects have received new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation's for investments in research infrastructure to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $9.7 million.

Published: 10 October 2025

The fourth edition of the Graham Sommer Competition

webfull — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:57:16 +0000

The Schulich School of Music of Ģ��Ƶ is pleased to announce the fourth edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. Established in 2017, this national competition recognizes works for chamber music formations with piano that show significant potential to engage audiences and become standard repertoire. Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status is required to apply. To apply visit www.mcgill.ca/gsc/apply.

Published: 5 September 2025

Students Joseph Chang and Jonathan Monro Named 2025 Vanier Scholars

webfull — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:24:49 +0000

Two exceptional doctoral candidates from Ģ��Ƶ's Schulich School of Music, Joseph Chang (DMus) and Jonathan Munro (DMus), have been awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship in recognition of their innovative research. This award provides up to $50,000 per year for up to three years, supporting outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.

Published: 15 July 2025

Schulich Winners of the Downbeat 48th Annual Student Music Awards

webfull — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:34:33 +0000

Three jazz combos and their coaches were recognized in Downbeat's 48th annual Student Music Awards. Congratulations to this year’s winners:

Leo Codiga and the Southwest Corridor, Undergraduate College Winners

Published: 15 July 2025

Michael McMahon receives Order of Canada

webfull — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:30:06 +0000

Professor Michael McMahon has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions in the art song and opera communities. His work as a vocal coach and collaborative pianist has left a mark on musicians nationally and internationally.

The Order of Canada, presented by the governor general, honours people who have made extraordinary contributions to the nation. Those honoured are innovators and trailblazers who, through passion for their field, have exemplified a desire to enrich the lives of others.

Published: 10 July 2025

Nine Ģ��Ƶians appointed to the Order of Canada

webfull — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:10:48 +0000

Neuroscientist Alan Evans and music performance scholar Michael McMahon among Ģ��Ƶ community members recognized for exceptional accomplishments and service

Nine members of the Ģ��Ƶ community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Among the honorees are two Ģ��Ƶ faculty members, Professors Alan Evans (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) and Michael McMahon (Schulich School of Music).

Published: 7 July 2025

Announcing the Winners of the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition!

webfull — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:06:35 +0000

The Graham Sommer Competition is proud to announce that Kai Kubota-Enright is the grand prize winner of the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. The $18,000 first prize for Kai’s new work for chamber ensemble, spatial communication of dripstone, was among $54,000 in total prize earnings awarded at the Concert and Prize Gala on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Tanna Schulich Hall. This national competition for Canadian composers under the age of 35 was founded by Dr.

Published: 4 July 2025

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by Ģ��Ƶ researchers

webfull — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:40:59 +0000

Seven Ģ��Ƶ researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Published: 27 May 2025

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