World Music Festival Expresses the Diversity Found in York’s Music Department
Music faculty, William Thomas and Kwasi Dunyo, discuss the World Music Festival on March 16.
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The Music Gallery presents X Avant XVII: LifeWorld
A discussion with Sanjeet Takhar, the artistic director of The Music Gallery, about the upcoming festival and how it might benefit York students.
The impact and influence shoegaze continues to have on modern music
Ridiculed for being “The Scene That Celebrates Itself,” the genre known as shoegaze has had a turbulent history, but today, the influence from those bands remains strong in both modern music and the growing Canadian.
York presents the 2022 Jazz Festival
Featuring emerging artists from the department of music, the Jazz Festival 2022 will follow a hybrid format.
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