The York University Jazz Festival, running April 3-5, showcases rising young talent from York University’s Department of Music. MONDAY APRIL 3 7:30 -8:00 PM – Small Ensembles | Directed by Roy Patterson 8:15 – 8:45 PM – Small Ensembles | Directed by Anthony Michelli 9:00 – 9:30 PM – Small Ensembles | Directed by Kelly […]
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 Canadian Jewish composers as part of the year-long performance series “Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York”. The diverse program features rarely […]
The York University Wind Symphony presents the premiere of Music Professor, Randolph Peters adaptation for Wind Ensemble composition entitled “io”. The concert will also feature music by Andrew Balfour, Katahj Copley, Marie Douglas, Frank Erickson, Gustav Holst, Randolph Peters, Omar Thomas, & Eric Whitacre. Conductor: William Thomas Student Conductor: Giancarlo Binetti Guest Soloist: Samantha Unger […]
The York University Concert and Chamber Choirs present From Darkness to Light featuring Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna as well as works by Brahms, Barber, Gjeilo, Thomas, and more. Dr. Lisette Canton, Director Edward Moroney, Accompanist Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall ADMISSION Tickets ($20) Students | Seniors ($15) Box Office: 416-736-5888 […]
The York University Chamber Choir presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150 as well as works by Victoria, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Hensel, Loomer and more. Dr. Lisette Canton, Director Edward Moroney, Accompanist Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall ADMISSION Tickets ($20) Students | Seniors ($15) Box Office: 416-736-5888 […]
York University’s World Music Festival is a cross-cultural celebration spotlighting musical traditions around the world. Produced by Professor William Thomas this global sonic tour presents a sampling of several international cultures represented in York’s world music program. The festival packs three concerts into one day: Thursday, March 16, 2023 Maps and Directions THURSDAY MARCH 16 12:30 PM – […]
Please join us for Jazz at Midday featuring Organomix as they perform original compositions. March 2, 2023 Jazz at Midday: Organomix Martin Family Lounge 12:30 – 1:30pm FREE Roy Patterson, guitar Randy Stirtzinger, organ Graham Lear, drums
And for the groom a sardine: Sephardic songs from Morocco and Ottoman lands 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 Dr. Judith Cohen as part of the year-long performance series “Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York”. […]
The York University School of the Arts, Media Performance & Design (AMPD) Dean, Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng, sits down with York alumni Amanda Cordner (Actor, HBO Max’s Sort Of), Laura Friedmann (Producer, Wrapped Productions inc.), Jennifer Holness (Founder, Hungry Eyes Media), Beth Janson (Chief Operating Officer, TIFF) and Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu (Artistic Director, Obsidian Theatre) to talk […]
Come hear the Department of Music’s Improvisation faculty members (Team Improv) create glorious music live! How do they do it? The mysteries of how to create fluid, coherent, open improvisations will be revealed during the session. The concert will be augmented with some on-stage discussion concerning the improvisational process, and how it relates to composition, […]