Common Hour: Celebrating the Canadian League of Composers: John Burge, Piano

In celebration of the Canadian League of Composers 75th Anniversary in 2026, composer and pianist, John Burge presents a solo piano recital of music composed by many of the CLC past presidents. Starting with music by founding President, John Weinzweig, the program proceeds chronologically to current president, Tyler Versluis. The concert opens with a musical […]

Common Hour: The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Tour with Aemilia Moser

York Music is proud to present coloratura soprano Aemilia Moser, winner of the 49th Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition (Voice). The E-Gré Competition is a prestigious national platform celebrating contemporary classical music by Canadian composers. Thursday, November 5, 2026 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.  Tribute Communities Recital Hall FREE The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition for the performance […]

Common Hour: Michael Coghlan and Friends

On October 29, York University Department of Music presents a showcase concert featuring original compositions by acclaimed professor, composer, and performer Michael Coghlan. Date: Thursday, October 29 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Location: Tribute Communities Recital Hall Free Admission Mike Cado, guitar Lisette Canton with the York University Chamber Choir Vania Chan, soprano Mark Chambers, […]

Common Hour – Tango Concert

Join us for a free noon-hour concert featuring Solidaridad Tango, an acclaimed ensemble dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage and vibrant energy of tango. Led by Sri Lankan-Canadian violinist and composer Aparna Halpé, the group brings together world-class international artistry with Belgian bandoneónist Eva Wolff and master double bassist Ignacio Varchausky. Don’t miss this midday […]

Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @York presents Pursue Peace

Contemporary Chamber Music by Canadian Jewish Composers Album Release Celebration Concert York University’s Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies and the Department of Music in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design invite you to the opening of the fifth season of Sound and Sense: Jewish Music at York, with a special release concert […]

Common Hour: Jazz at Midday (York Jazz Faculty Ensemble)

Our very own music faculty joins us for our Jazz at Midday series. Thursday, October 1, 2026 Common Hour: Jazz at Midday Tribute Communities Recital Hall 12:30 – 1:30pm FREE York Jazz Faculty Ensemble Mike Cadó, guitar Noam Lemish, piano Sherie Marshall, vocals Barry Romberg, drums Artie Roth, bass Kevin Turcotte, trumpet Sundar Viswanathan, sax

York University Gospel Choir

The York University Gospel Choir and the York University Gospel Ensemble presents works by Hezekiah Walker, Edwin Hawkins, Kirk Franklin and more. Karen Burke, Conductor Corey Butler, Musical Director Saturday, December 5, 2026 7:30 PM Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre ADMISSION Tickets: $20 | Students & Seniors: $15 Box Office: 416-736-5888 | ampd.yorku.ca/boxoffice

York University Wind Symphony

The York University Wind Symphony in concert. David Lum, Conductor Sunday, November 29, 2026 3:00 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall  ADMISSION Tickets: $20 Students | Seniors: $15 Box Office: 416-736-5888 | ampd.yorku.ca/boxoffice      

York University Symphony Orchestra

York University Symphony Orchestra in concert.  Dr. Mark Chambers, Conductor Thursday, December 3, 2026 7:30 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall ADMISSION Tickets: $20 | Students & Seniors: $15 Livestream: $10 Box Office: 416-736-5888 | ampd.yorku.ca/boxoffice

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 Wednesday, December 2, 2026  12:30 PM McLean Performance Studio FREE ADMISSION