BRANDON, MB – Some of western Canada’s finest jazz musicians will gather at Brandon University this weekend to perform and record new music inspired by a classic album.
‘Rebirth of the Cool’ will feature songs by seven Canadian composers, including four who will be in Brandon to take part.
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BRANDON, MB – The review reads, “The audience was smitten with pianist Matthew Peavoy” – high praise for a first year music student from Brandon University (BU) debuting with the Red Deer Symphony.
Peavoy performed the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 in Alberta after winning the Symphony’s concerto competition.
BRANDON, MB – Brandon University (BU) is pleased to announce that a Harvard educated financier, senior public sector manager and national expert on health systems has been appointed as Chancellor.
Michael Decter is President and CEO of the investment company LDIC Inc., author of eight books and popular lecturer with the National Speakers Bureau.
BRANDON, MB – Three Brandon University (BU) alumni lived the musician’s dream last week, performing in New York City at prestigious Carnegie Hall.
Sarah Hallikas, Annelise Hawrylak and Mitchell Wedgewood appeared on the world renowned stage February 18th with the Toronto-based Eastminster United Church Choir, a 30 voice ensemble selected to take part in a musical production by Distinguished Concerts Singers International.
BRANDON, MB – New student applications to Brandon University (BU) have jumped 20%, to the highest level in four years.
Figures released today by BU’s Admissions Department show that 636 persons have applied to attend the University as new students beginning this fall.
Brandon University (BU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gervan Fearon as Vice-President (Academic and Provost).
Dr. Fearon holds a Ph.D.
BRANDON, MB — Tomorrow and Saturday, the 101st Convocation at Brandon University will celebrate the achievements of 629 students as they assemble in the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium to receive well deserved degrees or diplomas. As well, honorary doctorates and other awards will be presented during each of the ceremonies.
BRANDON, MB — Jazz faculty members, saxophonist Greg Gatien, percussionist Eric Platz and two of their senior students, guitarist Josh Winestock and bassist John Baron will share the stage with acclaimed pianist, John Harmon. The Wisconsin-based musician is also a prolific composer of works for orchestra, wind ensemble, choirs, chamber and jazz groups.
BRANDON, MB — A new option is now available at Brandon University for young musicians with a Performance Diploma from Mount Royal University. Thanks to an articulation agreement between the two Western Canadian institutions, students wishing to continue their studies after obtaining a 63-credit hour diploma from Mount Royal University will have the opportunity to audition for entrance directly into the third year of either a Brandon University Bachelor of Music degree (Honours) or (Performance Major) program.