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A collection of 46 stories

Métis researcher and librettist Dr. Suzanne Steele welcomed as inaugural postdoctoral researcher for Faculty of Fine Arts

Dr. Suzanne Steele is the first postdoctoral researcher for the Faculty of Fine Arts. A Métis librettist, Steele brings a wealth of knowledge and experience into the role.

Faculty of Fine Arts 5 min read

Leonard Brooks - School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit, Master of Arts

Graduate student and alum Leo Brooks (BMus '96, MA '22) earns his second ULethbridge degree this fall. His decision to return to school was inspired by his desire to bring music

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Tanner Lapointe

Tanner LaPointe (BMus '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, achieving Great Distinction in his studies.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Hana Hubley, Bachelor of Music graduate, got practical learning with work experience

Bachelor of Music student Hana Hubley was not quite sure she wanted to study music when she started at the University of Lethbridge. However, with the support of music professor Dr. Nick Sullivan (BMus ’04), Hana has found their calling.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez

Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez has made the most of his work-integrated learning to succeed in his degree. This summer, Juan worked as a Theatre Practitioner with the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity.

Experiential & Work-Integrated Learning 3 min read

Colton Vanhooren hopes to make his research a reality

As Colton Vanhooren (BFA '22) finishes his degree, he is looking ahead to his next adventure and reflecting on the experiences that inspired him along the way.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Connecting with School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Music, Carmen Letourneau

Master of Music graduate Carmen Letourneau speaks on being a part of hybrid recitals, early lockdown life, and the interconnectedness of music with psychology, sociology, physiology and neurology.

School of Graduate Studies 4 min read

Guitar instructor Iliana Matos Vega marks significant milestones as she celebrates her first full studio

Hailed by critics as “the guitar guru”, world-renowned guitarist and studio teacher in the Faculty of Fine Arts Iliana Matos Vega adds another feather in her cap as she celebrates a significant milestone at the University of Lethbridge.

Faculty of Fine Arts 4 min read

Marcela Rada (BMus '17)

“I hope to encourage my students to be innovators. I want to inspire them to use technology to help build communities and create content never seen before.”

International Day of Women & Girls in Science 1 min read

Professor Chee Meng Low

Professor Chee Meng Low is the director of the Wind Orchestra, and teaches applied saxophone study, conducting and musicianship skills courses. He is the co-founder of the annual U of L High School Honour Band: a collaboration with the South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention Association (SWATCA).

Faculty & Staff 3 min read

Shining Graduate - Sahara Adamitz (BMus '21)

"I have so many memorable experiences from my time at the University of Lethbridge. Every performance I have done has been special, and being surrounded by a great music community made it all the better. These memories will be with me for years to come." ~ Sahara Adamitz (BMus '21)

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

Day Rider pursues passion for music with help of Indigenous Graduate Admission Award

Following his passion to uLethbridge, Day Rider is pursuing a Master of Music in composition with supervisor, Dr. Arlan Schultz. After completing his undergraduate degree, he knew uLethbridge was the right environment to continue his education.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

Repertoire selection inspires undergraduate student and faculty member to build aeolian harp

Crossing Boundaries symposium inspired a creative pairing, between faculty and student, music and nature.

Faculty of Fine Arts 3 min read

Canada Research Chair Monique Giroux hopes to inspire future Indigenous researchers

Canada Research Chair Dr. Monique Giroux (Music) engages students in her research projects with the hope of inspiring the next generation of Indigenous researchers and ethnomusicologists.

Research & Creative Activity 3 min read

Faculty Profile: Rolf Boon (Music)

Rolf Boon, faculty member in the Department of Music, was involved in the Canada Mosaic project, was an adjudicator for the Juno's, and had his composition Hyacinth Caelum: Sesquie for Canada's 150th performed by the Calgary Civic Symphony.

Faculty of Fine Arts 1 min read

Faculty Profile: Georg Boenn (Music)

Georg Boenn, Music department faculty member, performed 'ad infintum', his Ambiosonic Electronic Music piece using a 56.8 channel full 3D sound system. His e-book has been downloaded more than 1550 times.

Faculty of Fine Arts 1 min read

Alumni Profile: Emma Parkinson (BMus '08)

Mezzo Soprano | National Opera Singer Canadian mezzo-soprano Emma Parkinson has been hailed as "an outstanding voice" (La Scena Musicale) and "a seductive mezzo" (Opera Canada). In the 2017/18

Faculty of Fine Arts 1 min read

Alumni Testimonial: Jesse Northey (BMus - Digital Audio Arts '13)

Alumnus Jesse Northey, BMus - Digital Audio Arts '13, shares why he chose to study at the University of Lethbridge.

Faculty of Fine Arts 1 min read

Digital Audio Arts Student Buoyed by Support From Sakamoto Research Prize and Chinook Summer Research Award

As an accomplished musician, Ryland Chambers-Moranz is comfortable on the stage and in the recording studio. As a Digital Audio Arts (DAA) student and researcher in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Fine Arts, he’s proving just as adept at analyzing music in its analog and digital forms.

Faculty of Fine Arts 2 min read

Faculty-member Commissioned by Renowned Penderecki String Quartet

Dr. Arlan Schultz, chair of the University of Lethbridge Department of Music, has been commissioned to write a new work for Ontario's internationally celebrated Penderecki String Quartet.

Faculty of Fine Arts 1 min read

Music Student Accepted to Prestigious Composition Program

Studying Music at the University of Lethbridge under the tutelage of Dr. Arlan Schultz, composition student Jordan Berg is utilizing his education and experience to go far beyond Lethbridge, even before graduation.

Faculty of Fine Arts 1 min read
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