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Friday, September 1, 2023

Soundscapes of Ghana: Student Audio Reflections

In May of 2023, twelve students from Carleton’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences embarked on a trip to Ghana, West Africa to study "Urban and Rural Music in Community." Taught by Kathy Armstrong, Instructor in School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music, this experiential course was offered by the Institute of African... More

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Guitar Ensemble

Directed by Tim Bedner DAY & TIME: Thursdays 2:30-5:30PM LOCATION: Loeb Building FALL TERM ONLY The Carleton Guitar Ensemble will emphasize and help students develop skills in ensemble playing, music reading, comping and improvisation through standard and contemporary music idioms like Rock, Swing, Bebop, Modal, Fusion and Classical music.... More

Monday, July 10, 2023

Composer and Carleton Music Artist in Residence, Hooshyar Khayam, Fuses East and West in his Music

"Hooshyar Khayam says it was pure chance that when he left Tehran, the capital of Iran, in early 2020, he relocated to Ottawa. Now he’s looking to stay. Khayam, a 45-year-old internationally acclaimed composer, pianist and conductor, said a relative by marriage lived here. He says because of that connection, he, his wife and... More

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Practicum Stories: Creating Careers in Art and Culture

The path to building a career in the dynamic, ever-changing arts world isn’t always a straight line. That’s why the School for Studies in Art and Culture (SSAC) at Carleton offers practicum programs to help students on their journeys from the classroom to their future careers in the cultural sector. SSAC’s practicum programs give... More

Friday, May 12, 2023

Carleton Goes to Ghana!

Twelve students from Carleton’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences have embarked on a trip to Ghana, West Africa this month to study Urban and Rural Music in Community. This course is led by Kathy Armstrong, an Instructor in Music, who is cross-appointed to the Institute for African Studies (IAS), which facilitates these experiential... More

Friday, March 31, 2023

Research Residency With Gayle Young, Sarah Albu, Luisa Santacesaria, & Valentina Bertolani

During a 10-day research residency, singer Sarah Albu, pianist Luisa Santacesaria, and musicologist Valentina Bertolani will work together with composer Gayle Young to explore how to preserve her musical practices. There will be three free, interactive public workshops, and everybody is invited to participate: APRIL 15, 1-4pm, CARLETON DOMINION... More

Monday, March 27, 2023

The Minôjitonigewin Scholarship

The Minôjitonigewin Scholarship is awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the School for Studies in Art and Culture to an outstanding full-time undergraduate student who is entering or proceeding from one year to another in any program of study within the School. Programs of study include: Art History, History and Theory... More

Monday, March 27, 2023

The Rawlson King and Linda Grussani Scholarship for Indigenous, Black, and Other Racialized Students

The Rawlson King and Linda Grussani Scholarship for Indigenous, Black, and Other Racialized Students is awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the School for Studies in Art and Culture to outstanding full-time students who are Indigenous, Black or a member of another racialized group and who are proceeding from one year... More

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Dr. Hooshyar Khayam presents the 2023 Artist in Residence concert

Carleton Music is delighted to present a concert entitled “Coming Home: The Music of J.S. Bach and Hooshyar Khayam, featuring our 2023 Artist in Residence, pianist, composer, conductor, and producer, Hooshyar Khayam. Joining Dr. Khayam for this performance will be Ottawa-based cellist, composer, and international touring musician, Raphael... More

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Alumna Angelique Francis Wins Juno Award

Congratulations to Carleton Music alumna Angelique Francis, whose album Long River was named "Blues Album of the Year" at the 2023 Juno Awards this past... More

Monday, March 13, 2023

Winter 2023 Ensembles Concerts

Carleton Music welcomes Spring with a diverse schedule of live performances, taking place at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, Kailash Mital Theatre and House of Targ. Join us for nine events, showcasing eleven groups of musicians. Admission to the Spring series is free, but seating is limited. Most concerts will also be live streamed live... More

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Listening Café 2: Listening to the Climate Emergency through The Tar Sands Songbook

What role can listening play in addressing the climate emergency? Violist, composer, ethnomusicologist, and climate activist Tanya Kalmanovitch presents a performance of her documentary theatre piece The Tar Sands Songbook,addressing the complexities of life, culture, and oil-economics in her hometown of Fort McMurray. Through text, ethnographic... More

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