University of Alberta Department of Music

The Sound3 Lab, a new state-of-the-art sonic lab, will help U of A researchers shape the sound of things to come. Music professors and project leads Scott Smallwood, Michael Frishkopf and Julia Byl say the Sound3 Lab will support innovative research on designing soundscapes for everything from music therapy in hospitals to community-building and computer gaming.

Lillian Upright proves you're never too old to accomplish your dream!

2020 in Review: Fine Arts Stories of the Year In 2020, the pandemic dealt some challenging blows to artists all over the world. Countless plays, concerts and art exhibits which depend on gatherings of audiences were forced to close, leaving artists to wonder how their work could be shared. From these challenging times came newfound resilience, adaptability, and creativity. We now look back on some of your favourite stories from 2020 of our Fine Arts faculty and students, showcasing their passion and dedication to keeping the arts alive.

ICYMI: Jacques C. Després closed the Virtual Prism concert series on December 4 with an engaging presentation and stunning performance of selections of Debussy 24 Préludes. Watch below and stay tuned for more information on upcoming virtual concerts in 2021!

See you tonight at 7 p.m. MST for Jacques Després' solo piano performance and presentation of a selection of Claude Debussy's 24 Préludes. Click the link below to watch! This is the final Virtual Prism concert of 2020; stay tuned for more concerts coming up in 2021!

Coming up TODAY at 12 p.m. MST -- Violinist Guillaume Tardif presents a lecture-concert featuring selections from Johann Sebastian Bach's collection of stand-alone works for violin, Sei Solo (Six Solos). Watch online by clicking the link below!

Mark your calendar! On November 16 at 12 p.m. MST, Guillaume Tardif presents a solo concert performing selections from J.S. Bach's Sei Solo (Six Solos), as well as similar works from Bach's contemporaries including Walther, Pisendel, Westhoff and Geminiani. For more info, visit: https://www.ualberta.ca//202/bachs-stand-alone-violin.html

In case you missed our incredible virtual lecture with engineer Susan Rogers last month, take a listen to CKUA Radio Network's latest Hidden Track podcast episode with Susan who gives outstanding insight into the creative process of a prolific musical icon.

ICYMI: Check out the amazing Virtual Prism concert presented by clarinetist Julianne Scott, pianist Sarah Ho, and violinist Laura Veeze this past Friday night! Watch online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIuC-Ay1IzE&feature=youtu.be The next concert is coming up on Monday, November 16 at 12 p.m. MST and features violinist Guillaume Tardif performing selections from Sei Solo (Six Solos), J.S. Bach's 300 year old set of works. ... More info at: https://www.ualberta.ca//202/bachs-stand-alone-violin.html