Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York – “The Ancient Law (Das Alte Gesetz)”

Screening of “The Ancient Law (Das Alte Gesetz)” with Live Original Music by pianist Donald Sosin and klezmer-violinist Alicia Svigals. 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 a screening of the silent film masterpiece The Ancient Law (Das […]

Classical Piano Showcase

Canada Music Week (November 19-25, 2023)  is an annual event where music teachers, students and their families gather together in local communities to celebrate Canadian music, culture, and creativity. For the first time, York University’s classical piano area will take part in this celebration of Canadian composers. The Department of Music’s classical piano students perform […]

Classical Instrumental Concert

The Classical Instrumental Concert features student soloists in the classical performance program. Monday, November 27, 2023  1:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall  Free Admission

Improv Soirée

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! (Dance students are welcome.) Free Sterling Beckwith Studio 235 Accolade East 7:30 p.m.

Music Audition Prep Workshop

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 […]

Jazz Festival

The York University Jazz Festival, running November 27 – 29, showcases rising young talent from York University’s Department of Music. Monday, November 27 7:30 – 8:00 PM  – Small Ensembles | Directed by Artie Roth 8:15 – 8:45 PM  – Small Ensembles | Directed by Kelly Jefferson 9:00 – 9:30 PM  – Small Ensembles | […]

The Eckhardt-Gramatté Winner’s National Tour

York Music is privileged to host McKenzie Warriner (voice) and Danielle Guina (piano) as winners of the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition, a prestigious annual event and tour that features the music of Canadian composers. The winners will be performing the work of York Music PhD student, Tristan Zaba, as part of their program. Friday, November […]

Instrumental Masterclass in Concert

Students in the Department of Music perform classical works under the direction of Professor Patricia Wait. Monday, December 4, 2022 12:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall FREE ADMISSION

Department of Music: Student Showcase

York University music students showcase their talent. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Thursday, November 30, 2023 Martin Family Lounge 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm FREE Admission Maps & Directions

York University R&B Ensemble

Join the R&B Ensemble as they perform music by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston and Bruno Mars. The York University R&B Ensemble Mike Cadó, Director Wednesday, November 29, 2023 12:30 PM Martin Family Lounge  FREE ADMISSION