All the way from New York City, the Brenda Earle Stokes Quartet, joins us for our Jazz @ Midday series to perform an exciting concert filled with original compositions. All welcome! October 3, 2024 Jazz at Midday: Brenda Earle Stokes McLean Performance Studio 12:30 – 1:30pm FREE Brenda Earle Stokes – piano & voice Rebecca […]
The Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies and the Department of Music in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design present Under the Radar: Notable Canadian Jewish Musicians. What do The Diamonds, Jerry Gray & The Travellers, Moe Koffman, Marc Jordan, Sophie Milman and Howard Shore have in common? All are chaptered in David […]
DATE: Wednesday, May 15 LOCATION: Tribute Communities Recital Hall TIME: 7:30pm FREE ADMISSION Irene Markoff, Director
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.) Thursday, March 21, 2024 Sterling Beckwith Studio 235 Accolade East 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION
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 musicologist and historical keyboardist Rebecca Cypess (Rutgers University) and mezzo-soprano Alta Boover Dantzler (Oakland University) in “Far from Home, an Exile Roving”: Harriett Abrams, Jewish Composer in Georgian England. This special concert […]
As a celebration of York U Music, our “Composer Showcase” will feature music from a variety of genres including jazz, tango, western classical and more! The program will feature original music by three student composers and five faculty composers performed by York U students and faculty. It will also feature three world premieres! Free admission, […]
ABOUT THE EVENT Discover the harmonies and melodies of AMPD’s Music program! Join us for an engaging event where students showcase their musical talents and compositions. Connect with experienced professors who nurture a diverse range of musical styles and techniques. Explore the various opportunities for performances and collaborations within the program. Immerse yourself in the […]
Award winning clarinetist, Don Byron is the first of two musicians featured as part of the Department of Music’s 2023-2024 Oscar Peterson Jazz Artist-in-Residence. The following sessions are free and open to the public. Wednesday, Feb. 7 9 to 11 a.m. Student Masterclass 001 Accolade East Building FREE Thursday, Feb. 8 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. […]
Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of Black artistry, where words, sounds and power collide in a night to remember. Come join us for an unforgettable evening at the Tribute Communities Recital Hall as we celebrate the rich and diverse world of Black artistic expression. This annual event promises to be a […]
York University’s World Music Festival is a cross-cultural celebration spotlighting musical traditions around the world. Produced by Professor Mike Cadó this global sonic tour presents a sampling of several international cultures represented in York’s world music program. The festival packs four concerts into one day: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Maps and Directions THURSDAY MARCH 14 11:30 am […]