York presents the 2022 Jazz Festival
Featuring emerging artists from the department of music, the Jazz Festival 2022 will follow a hybrid format.
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Celebrate Canadian women in jazz with Allison Au, Tara Davidson, and Amanda Tosoff
This virtual event will explore the careers and experiences of three Canadian jazz artists, including musical presentations and a Q&A session.
A look into the potential of Timbers Lodge’s Band Night
With the lifting of restrictions and live music seeming to make a full-time return, Timbers Lodge opens a new opportunity for York artists.
The possibilities of inclusivity, social growth, and positive change through music
Helen Carswell Chair Amy Hills and featured musicians discuss the upcoming virtual music symposium.
Musical insights in a pandemic era: Brian Katz
Brian Katz, AMPD faculty and world-renowned musician, discusses his journey, performance career, and the impacts of the pandemic.
Saving a student oasis: The Absinthe Pub reaches out for support from community
York’s student-run pub and coffee shop struggles to get back on its feet after over a year of lockdowns.
Bringing Baroque back to a broader crowd through Rezonance
York grad David Podgorski, co-founder of Rezonance, focuses on making classical music accessible
An open mind for opera: an introduction for younger audiences
Despite its rather mature and formal reputation, opera still acts as a modern, surprisingly accessible mode of performance and storytelling for the younger generation
Live music is making its comeback
Concerts and gigs are slowly coming into view as more people get inoculated.
From the pit to six feet apart: How the pandemic has thrashed Toronto’s rock and metal scenes
Local musicians and fans reflect on the past year of Toronto’s social distance rocking.