North Indian Classical Music and The Sarod Atish Mukhopadhyay stands as one of the rare virtuosos of the Sarode in the contemporary panorama of North Indian Classical Instrumental musicians. A dedicated scholar of traditional music, he proudly carries the legacy of the ‘Maihar Senia Gharana of Baba Allauddin Khan,’ serving as its direct representative and […]
The Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies and the Department of Music in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design are proud to present Galeet Dardashti “Monajat”. Galeet Dardashti is a performer, anthropologist, and advocate of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish culture. In her latest album release and live concert program, “Monajat,” Dardashti uses digital technology […]
Doors to our state of the art facilities will be open to incoming students on Tuesday, September 3rd. Please join us for the opportunity to explore and experience the Tribute Communities Recital Hall and the Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre. Student ambassadors will also be leading guided tours of additional AMPD facilities at 11:30 […]
The Black Excellence at York University’s (BE YU) Welcome Event is designated to recognize and celebrate our incoming post-secondary, Black-identifying students. The rationale for this gathering is to foster inclusivity among Black students as they anticipate their transition to the university atmosphere. Students will have the chance to network with their fellow peers, upper-year students […]
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. […]
Sensorium: Centre for Digital Art and Technology is proud to partner with InterAccess as an exhibition site for the 2024 Vector Festival. Resonant Futures showcases work by Sensorium members that explores the intersection of technology and new media artwork, focusing on disintegration, decomposition and obsolete technology. The works featured include: 𝘚𝘶𝘯 (𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯) | Sana Akram […]
Dance Innovations 2024: Lifting the Veil features the new choreographic works of 21 fourth year BFA dance majors performed by students engaged in all levels of York’s programs in Dance. The two series of Lifting the Veil feature world premieres by fourth year choreographers and Professor Bridget Cauthery’s new work for the third year Performance class. Students […]
You are invited to attend and/or participate in an evening of spontaneous music making with students/faculty of York’s Improv stream. Bring your instruments, your ears, and your feet! (Open to all AMPD students) Thursday, November 14, 2024 Sterling Beckwith Studio 235 Accolade East 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION
Want to study music at York? Our Music Audition Prep Workshop is for you! In this 90-minute session, you will: learn how to prepare for all the elements of our music audition: sight reading, performance and interview get tips on how to choose your audition pieces find out more about our music program and admission […]
York Music presents violinist Tiffany Yeung, prizewinner of the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Competition, alongside pianist Henry From. The concert program features the world premiere of a commissioned piece by Indigenous composer Melody McKiver, an Anishinaabe musician from the Obishikokaang Lac Seul First Nation. Melody also holds a BFA in Music and Indigenous Studies from York University. […]