Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @York – Uri Gurvich: The Sasha Argov Project

The project features new contemporary jazz arrangements to the iconic music of Sasha Argov. 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 Saxophonist and Composer, Uri Gurvich, among the leading Israeli Jazz musicians working in New York City […]

Chamber Music Concert

Students in the Department of Music perform classical works under the direction of Professor Patricia Wait. Tuesday, December 3, 2024 12:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall FREE ADMISSION

Jazz Festival

The York University Jazz Festival, running Nov 25 – 27, showcases rising young talent from York University’s Department of Music. Monday, November 25 7:30 p.m.  – Small Ensembles |  | Directed by Roy Patterson 8:15 p.m.  – Small Ensembles |  | Directed by Roy Patterson Tuesday, November 26 7:30 p.m.  – Small Ensembles | Directed by Kevin Turcotte […]

Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York presents San Francisco Bay Area Jewish composers

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 chamber music recital celebrating the music of San Francisco Bay Area Jewish composers Ernest Bloch, Darius Milhaud and Brian S. Wilson as part of the annual “Sound and Sense: Jewish Music […]

G.I.V.E – Gospel Inter-Varsity Explosion 2024

Imagine the power of 200 voices raised in chorus. Now imagine that power expressed through gospel music. G.I.V.E. aims to strengthen connections between post-secondary gospel choirs, highlight our gospel courses, welcome prospective students, and create a supportive, uplifting environment. The event takes place in the world class Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre, accompanied by […]

Oscar Peterson Jazz Artist-in-Residence, Stephanie Chou

Award winning composer, saxophonist and singer, Stephanie Chou is the second of two musicians featured as part of the Department of Music’s 2024-2025 Oscar Peterson Jazz Artist-in-Residence. Stephanie will be joined by Jeremy Siskind on piano. The following sessions are free and open to the public. Tuesday, October 8 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Meet the […]

World @ Midday: Atish Mukhopadhyay

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 […]

Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York presents Galeet Dardashti “Monajat”

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 […]

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! (Open to all AMPD students) Thursday, November 14, 2024 Sterling Beckwith Studio 235 Accolade East 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION  

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 […]