Luis Ramirez, an Assistant Professor of Music Theory at Brandon University has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for Classical Composer of the Year.
Category: Music
Brandon University celebrated the achievements, resilience, and promise of its newest graduates this week as 530 students received their degrees during four Convocation ceremonies held over two days at the Healthy Living Centre.
Family, friends, faculty, staff, and supporters gathered on Thursday and Friday to honour the Brandon University Class of 2026, recognizing graduates from the Faculties of Arts, Education, Health Studies, and Science, as well as the School of Music.
The oath of office has been taken, and the official academic robes have been draped over her shoulders. Brandon University has formally installed Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen as President and Vice-Chancellor.
Several members of the Brandon University (BU) community will be recognized for their contributions to knowledge and education during this week’s Spring Convocation ceremonies.
Years of dedication and diligence will be rewarded this week as 530 graduates will receive their degrees at Brandon University Convocation.
The 49th Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition returns from Friday, April 17 to 19, 2026, featuring six of Canada’s most promising emerging vocalists and their pianists.
This year’s two winning “Destination BU” videos tell very different stories, but both capture the perseverance and hope that shape the International student experience at Brandon University.
The Destination BU challenge invites incoming International students to create short social-media videos that document their journey from home to BU. The contest highlights both the practical realities and the emotional experience of studying abroad, from farewells and long-haul travel to first impressions of Canada and campus.
Some of Brandon University’s talented voices will be showcased as the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Prairie Mountain invites the community to attend the Healing Songs fundraising concert.
The Brandon University Jazz Festival returns this month, bringing internationally acclaimed artists and thousands of students to the stages of BU and the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium.
Concerts featuring guest clarinetists Jonathan Russell, Alex Whitehead and Colin Mehmel will highlight the 16th Brandon University (BU) Clarinet Festival this weekend at the Queen Elizabeth II School of Music Building.