Music – Page 3

National beginning band composition competition launched at Brandon University

June 19, 2025

The Brandon University Student Music Educators Association (BUSMEA), in partnership with the Westman Band Directors Association (WMBDA), instrumental music teachers, and stakeholders in the Westman region, are proud to announce the launch of a national Beginning Band Composition Competition, with a submission deadline of Nov. 1, 2025.

This landmark initiative coincides with two major milestones for BUSMEA: the organization’s 40th anniversary and the 20th annual Da Capo Conference, hosted by the Brandon University School of Music.

Community Engagement

Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival presents piano virtuosity and enchantment

June 6, 2025

The Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival warmly invites music lovers to an enchanting evening of classical brilliance, featuring pianist Daniel Tselyakov, joined by guest artists Ariel Carrabré (cello) and Alexander Tselyakov (piano).

The program opens with Johannes Brahms’s Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38, a lyrical masterpiece and cornerstone of the cello repertoire.

On-Campus

Soprano Elin Rombo returning to BU for honorary degree and concert performance

May 16, 2025

An esteemed graduate of the Brandon University School of Music will return to BU this month to receive an honorary degree and participate in a residency that will also include a public concert.

On-Campus

Tom Allen to receive honorary degree, present chamber musical at Convocation

May 16, 2025

Acclaimed CBC host Tom Allen will grace two Brandon University stages during this month’s Spring Convocation celebrations.

Community Engagement

Brandon University hosts inaugural breast cancer awareness walk

May 9, 2025

Brandon University held its first Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Thursday, May 8 at noon in the Kavanagh Courtyard.b

On-Campus

Alexander Tselyakov recital honours 150 years of Ravel

May 5, 2025

A landmark in Manitoba’s cultural calendar, the Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival proudly returns in 2025 for its 19th season.

On-Campus

BU alum brings acclaimed Toronto trio for pro series concert

March 28, 2025

Toronto bassist, composer, bandleader and Brandon University alumnus Jesse Dietschi will bring his critically-acclaimed trio to his alma mater as part of their tour celebrating their debut album, Gradient.