Musique chez nous

Howard Brown Memorial Concert
In honour of the founder of the Music Department, the faculty present this concert showcasing our own talent. Proceeds from the event benefit the Howard Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Barry Snyder, piano
A Van Cliburn Piano Competition triple prize winner and faculty member at the prestigious Eastman School of Music for 40 years, this renowned artist graces our stage with a program featuring Haydn, Liszt, Ravel, Chopin, Rachmaninoff.

Maude Fréchette-Gagné, soprano, Jean-Yves Saint-Pierre, harpsichord
Local harpsichordist and Bishop’s graduate Jean-Yves St. Pierre teams up with renowned Quebec soprano Maude Fréchette-Gagné in a program that spans the Baroque era and includes works by Purcell, Scarlatti Monteverdi and Bach.

angélos quetzalcoatl , guitar
The music department in conjunction with the Mexican Embassy is pleased to welcome angélos to speak about and perform works of Mexican composer Julian Carrillo and others.

Ron François, violin, Silvana Santinelli, piano
This dynamic Colorado-based husband and wife duo present a dazzling program of works including those by Shostakovich, Franck and Bishop’s own Juno award-winning composer Andrew Paul MacDonald.

Sylvie Perron, jazz vocalist with Mike Gauthier and Friends
This Montreal-based singer joins forces with Bishop’s own Mike Gauthier for an evening of jazz standards. Ms. Perron is also the Artist in Residence and will conduct workshops Saturday November 19 in Bandeen Hall that are open to the public.

Bishop’s University Singers in Centennial Theatre
A Gospel-based program entitled “Phoenix Rising: Making Music and Finding Home” is the theme. Jamie Crooks, director; Fannie Gaudette and Melinda Enns, associate directors. Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended.

Jazz Improvisation Ensembles: “New Music Improvisations”
Andrew Paul MacDonald, director. Bishop’s University music students present their end-of-semester concert of new music and improvisations. Free admission.

Bishop’s University Chamber Music Ensembles
Pauline Farrugia directs students in ensembles featuring a wide variety of both familiar and contemporary repertoire for small ensembles. Free admission.

Bishop’s University Jazz / Rock Ensembles
Mike Gauthier and Kevin Sullivan, directors. Bishop’s University music students present their end-of-semester concert.

Anne-Marie Leblanc, cello, Fannie Gaudette, piano
This concert represents an exciting new collaboration with two Sherbrooke natives and Bishop’s faculty members. An exciting program of Romantic and 20th century works are scheduled including those by Brahms and Prokofiev.

Pauline Farrugia, clarinet and saxophone, Hugh Cawker, piano
Equally versatile on two woodwind instruments, Dr. Farrugia teams up with Montreal pianist Hugh Cawker to
present an evening of classical and contemporary repertoire. Composers featured include Brahms, Rossini
and Schumann.

Future Blues - Eleanor Gang, vocals, Andrew MacDonald, guitar, Guy Breton, bass, Kevin Sullivan, drums
The sultry, mellifluous voice of Ms. Gang is matched only by the smooth sounds of the band. An evening of soulful favourites awaits.

Bishop’s University Chamber Choir / Adam Johnson, conductor.
This newly formed ensemble will perform an eclectic program of works ranging from Thomas Morley to Arvo Pärt to
Billy Joel. Free admission.

Anne-Marie Leblanc, cello, Fannie Gaudette, piano
This concert represents an exciting new collaboration with two Sherbrooke natives and Bishop’s faculty members. An exciting program of Romantic and 20th century works are scheduled including those by Brahms and Prokofiev.

Reiner Trio - Laurence Kayaleh, violin, Elizabeth Dolin, cello, Paul Stewart, piano
The department is delighted to welcome back for a third time this inspiring trio from Montreal for an evening of incredible chamber music. Program TBA.

Frank Levy, piano
World-renowned virtuoso Dr. Frank Levy graces our stage again for an evening of dazzling playing. Dr. Levy is Artist in Residence and will be offering a master class in Bandeen Hall Saturday March 17 that is open to the public.

A Tribute to Chet Baker
Local percussionist and Bishop’s faculty member Kevin Sullivan leads a quintet with Marc Bolduc, trumpet, Jean-Denis Dubuc, saxophone, Michael Hynes, piano and Guy Breton, bass in an evening of standards honouring this jazz legend.

The University Singers in la cathédrale Saint-Michel de Sherbrooke
The choir joins forces with orchestra for J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. Jamie Crooks, conductor, Melinda Enns and Fannie Gaudette, associate directors. Soloists TBA. Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended.

Chamber Music Ensembles
Pauline Farrugia, director. Bishop’s University music students present their end-of-semester concert. Free admission.

Composers’ Forum
Andrew MacDonald, director. Bishop’s University music students present their end-of-year concert featuring world premieres of new acoustic and electronic works. Free admission.

Jazz/Improvisation and Pop/Rock Band Ensembles
Mike Gauthier and Kevin Sullivan, directors. Free admission.