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Thursday, November 17, 2016

MusikOttawa 2016

On the afternoon of Sunday, November 13th, Carleton University (SSAC/Music) presented its third annual MusikOttawa singer-songwriter competition at “Live on Elgin,” the trendy new venue at 220 Elgin Street.  The event lived up to its billing: “Fans, agents, promoters and record industry reps will experience an intimate snapshot of eight... More

Monday, November 14, 2016

Elaine Keillor Receives Honorary Doctorate

Distinguished Research Professor Elaine Keillor received an Honorary Degree from Carleton University at the Fall Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, November 12. Read the full story at the University's... More

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Congratulations to Kathy Armstrong!

Master of Arts in Music and Culture graduate student Kathy Armstrong has been selected as a recipient of a Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement. This is a rare distinction for graduate students at Carleton University, awarded to top students who distinguish themselves for their academic performance. Kathy as one of our exceptional... More

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Pianist and Musicologist, Dr. Elaine Keillor, Receives Order of Canada

Dr. Elaine Keillor, Distinguished Research Professor in the SSAC: Music, was named to the Order of Canada for her tremendous contribution to Canada’s music heritage. On behalf of everyone in the School for Studies in Art and Culture, congratulations Dr. Keillor! Born in London, Ontario, Elaine Keillor received the Associate (ARCT) piano... More

Monday, September 26, 2016

Welcoming Dong-Won Kim, Music’s Artist In-Residence

The School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music is pleased to welcome master percussionist Dong-Won Kim as the Artist In-Residence for Fall 2016. Over the last three decades, Dong-Won has studied various forms of traditional Korean percussion music including farmer's drumming and dance, shamanic music, and Pansori accompaniment. He has performed... More

Monday, July 18, 2016

Love to Sing? Join the Carleton Choir

Love to sing? Join the Carleton Choir. In existence for over 40 years, the Carleton University Choir is a large choral ensemble of as many as 90 voices. Members come from a wide variety of faculties around campus. The choir invites all students, faculty, staff, and community members to sing with us! This large choir performs... More

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Summer Courses 2016

MUSI 1001, Classical Music History, Mondays and Wednesdays, 1405-1655, Loeb 146, May 2 to June 14, John Higney. MUSI 1002, Issues in Popular Music, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1805-2055, Mackenzie 3165, May 2 to June 14, Alyssa Woods. MUSI 1002, Issues in Popular Music, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1805-2055, Loeb 900, July 4 to August 16,... More

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

AIR Petr Cancura and Friends in Concert!

Carleton University’s Music Department presents The New Old Timers and the Carleton University Jazz and Roots Ensemble, directed by Artist in Residence Petr Cancura on March 30, 2016. When: Wednesday March 30, 2016, doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Where: The Mercury Lounge, 56 Byward Market Square Tickets: $15, can... More

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Kelsey Hayes EP Release

Physik Records presents Kelsey Hayes EP release event, also featuring Sarah Bradley. Thursday, Nov 19 at the Mercury Lounge. Full details on the Launch Poster.... More

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Nov 11, 2015 – “The Soldier in the Picture”

Carleton University music student Kelsey Hayes has released her new video, "The Soldier in the Picture" featuring Canadian Military Wives Choir. https://youtu.be/biNLqoPv7aA... More

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

“Improv(is)ing” the Music Experience in the Classroom

Read a recent article about Music graduate student Andrew Sproule’s MA work at:... More

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Film Music Masterworks from Italy

Presented by the Embassy of Italy in Ottawa, the Italian Institute of Culture (Montreal) and the School for Studies in Art and Culture: Pianist Enzo De Rosa and soprano Isabelle Metwalli present an audio-visual homage to the captivating beauty of Italian film music, with projected film excerpts accompanied by the live performance of works... More

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