Improv Soirée

Join us for an evening of improvisation in a participatory “open mike” set-up, hosted by Matt Brubeck. Performers and observers welcome. Free Sterling Beckwith Studio 235 Accolade East

A Haunted Herschel Halloween Telescope Tour!

The Allan I. Carswell observatory at YorkU is featuring Haunted Telescope Tours this Oct 31st (after the Herschel lecture and concert). We will show folks around the domes, view images if clear, and have candy for the small kids… So, get into character and join us for a spooky night! Eventbrite tickets are free but […]

Halloween Herschel Lecture and Concert

The Allan I. Carswell observatory at YorkU is collaborating with the school of Arts, Media, Performance and Design to present a lecture followed by a concert featuring music of Sir William Herschel. Join Dr. Parandis Tajbakhsh, the observatory crew, and special featured musicians Kay Tozawa, Jesse Tamang, and Yusuf Tajbakhshfor this special event. Eventbrite tickets […]

Oscar Peterson Jazz Artist-in-Residence, Robi Botos

Award winning pianist, Robi Botos, is the first of two musicians featured as part of the Department of Music’s 2022-2023 Oscar Peterson Jazz Artist-in-Residence. During his residency, he will deliver masterclasses, workshops and seminars for vocalists and instrumentalists. The following sessions are free and open to the public. MONDAY NOVEMBER 14 9:00 – 11:00 am […]

York University Concert and Chamber Choirs

The York University Concert and Chamber Choirs present Vivaldi’s Magnificat and Haydn’s Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo with soloists.  Dr. Lisette Canton, Director Edward Moroney, Accompanist Tuesday, November 22, 2022 7:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall ADMISSION Tickets ($20) Students | Seniors ($15) Box Office: 416-736-5888 | ampd.yorku.ca/boxoffice  

York University Chamber Choir

MASTER’S RECITAL The York University Chamber Choir presents works by Palestrina, Buxtehude, Fauré, Rossini, Schumann and Britten. Dr. Lisette Canton, Director Edward Moroney, Accompanist Karen Frank, Guest Conductor Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall ADMISSION Tickets ($20) Students | Seniors ($15) Box Office: 416-736-5888 | ampd.yorku.ca/boxoffice  

Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York: Jaffa Road

The Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies and the Department of Music in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design are thrilled to announce the launch of “Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York”. This brand-new year-long performance series kicks off its season with a concert by the award-winning intercultural Jewish music group Jaffa […]

York University Jazz Festival: November 28-30, 2022

The York University Jazz Festival, running November 28-30, showcases rising young talent from York University’s  Department of Music. MONDAY NOVEMBER 28  7:30 -8:00 PM  – Small Ensembles   | Directed by Sundar Viswanathan 8:15 – 9:15 PM  – Jazz Orchestra |Directed by Mike Cadó TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29 7:30 – 8:00 PM  – Small Ensembles   |Directed by Roy […]

Jazz at Midday: Ernesto Cervini’s Tetrahedron

JUNO-winnng musician, Ernesto Cervini is one of the most exciting and electric drummers in North America. He has been leading the wave of Canadian modern jazz for the last 10 years, whether it’s with his quartet, sextet Turboprop or the trios Myriad3 and TuneTown. Tetrahedron is an exciting new addition to his roster, featuring 2 […]

Celebrating Christina: Christina Petrowska Quilico in Recital

A virtuoso and versatile pianist whose repertoire ranges from Bach to countless present-day premieres, a passionate advocate for new music, and an artist whose performances and more than 50 recordings (four of them JUNO-nominated) have been lauded internationally, Christina  Petrowska Quilico has been showered with honours over her 60 years of performing and 40 years […]