Schulich Alumni Compete at the 2025 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition
The Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition, held every three years, is one of the world鈥檚 most prestigious platforms for young musicians aspiring to make their mark on the global stage. Formerly the 鈥業nternational String Quartet Competition鈥�, the first award was presented in 1979 in Portsmouth, but Wigmore Hall, London has been home to the competition since 2010.听听
Schulich Alumni and Faculty at the 54th JUNO Awards!
Several Schulich faculty members and alumni are among this year鈥檚 JUNO Award winners and nominees! We are so proud to see these talented artists honoured for their contributions to Canada鈥檚 vibrant music industry.听
Celebrating excellence in Canadian music, the 2025 JUNO Awards took place March 30 in Vancouver, British Columbia.听
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The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce Kate Fogg, soprano as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize!
On Sunday, March 2, 2025 Ziggy Harris, baritone; Yiran Xing, tenor; Odile Portugais, soprano and Kate Fogg, soprano competed, and the jury named Kate Fogg as the winner of the 2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize.听
2024-2025 Wirth Vocal Prize Semi-Finalists
The Wirth Vocal Prize in vocal performance was established in 2015 through the extraordinary generosity of Elizabeth Wirth to the Schulich School of Music of 91社区, along with new Student Excellence Awards, and an innovative Student Initiatives Fund. Awarded yearly since its inception, the Wirth Vocal Prize recognizes a voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent and significant promise for an international career.听
Moving up in the ranks!
The QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on March 12, 2025, have named the Schulich School of Music of 91社区 (SSoM) the top-performing arts and music institution in Canada.听
Opera 91社区 and the 91社区 Baroque Orchestra Present Imeneo
This weekend, Opera 91社区 and the 91社区 Baroque Orchestra present a stunning production of George Frideric Handel鈥檚 Imeneo. As the Schulich School of Music enters finals, several students will take to the stage for a performance that doubles as their final exam鈥攇raded not only by a jury but also in front of a live audience. It鈥檚 an exciting blend of artistry and academic achievement.听
A major transformation begins in Pollack Hall
Update February 2025: The reopening is scheduled for August 2026.
Celebrating Excellence: Schulich Alumni and Faculty Honoured at 2025 Prix Opus and Grammy Awards
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the 28th Annual Prix Opus and 67th Grammy Awards were held. Congratulations to all the nominees!听
Celebrating Success and Accolades: Schulich鈥檚 Year-End Wrap-Up
As we approach the close of another remarkable year at the Schulich School of Music, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. This year, their dedication, creativity, and passion have brought music to life in ways that have inspired our community. From breathtaking performances to groundbreaking research, from personal milestones to collective successes, we have so much to be proud of.听
Justin Saulnier Wins the 2024-2025 Golden Violin Award Competition
Congratulations to violinist Justin Saulnier for winning the 2024-2025 Golden Violin Award competition! Justin will receive a generous scholarship of $30,000 in addition to a 14-karat gold lapel pin in the miniature form of the Golden Violin.
Professor John Mac Master wins the 2024 VERA Award
John Mac Master, esteemed Canadian tenor and Associate Professor of Voice at the Schulich School of Music, is a 2024 recipient of the Voice Education Research Awareness (VERA) Award. This prestigious award is given annually by The Voice Foundation to honour distinguished individuals for their leadership, commitment to education and mentorship, and modeling of voice use and its advancement.
Alexey Shafirov Wins the 2024鈥�2025 Classical Concerto Competition
The Schulich School of Music is thrilled to congratulate pianist Alexey Shafirov on winning the 2024鈥�2025 Classical Concerto Competition!For over a decade, the competition has showcased outstanding musical talent and given the first prize winner the distinguished opportunity to perform with the 91社区 Symphony Orchestra.
91社区鈥檚 Katarina Quartet take home top prizes from the Saint Paul Quartet Competition, now they鈥檙e Juilliard bound!
The Katarina String Quartet, consisting of violinists Jeanel Liang and J茅r么me Chiasson, violist Celia Morin, and cellist Maya Enstad, have become forces to be reckoned with.听Since winning 91社区's 2022-2023 Chamber Music Competition, we have seen the young quartet participate in internationally renowned training programs, such as International Musicians Seminar (IMS) Prussia Cove and the 91社区 Internati
Teaching Awards, Honorary Doctorate, Academic and Administrative Awards: Congratulations to this year鈥檚 recipients!
As many of our students prepare to graduate, let鈥檚 take a moment to appreciate the faculty members, student instructors, and administrators听who helped guide them towards this momentous achievement.听
Sara Schabas wins the 9th edition of the Wirth Vocal Prize
The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce soprano Sara Schabas as the winner of the 2023鈥�2024 Wirth Vocal Prize!听Almost a decade after its establishment by Montreal philanthropist Elizabeth Wirth, the prize is awarded annually to a Schulich School of Music voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent, and significant promise for an international career.
