UVic School of Music
MacLaurin Building, University of Victoria V8P 5C2 Victoria, BC, Canada

Today’s view from the #uvic School of Music building Happy Winter Solstice!

Tonight! Hear your favourite carols performed by our very own Benjamin Butterfield & Anne Grimm in a night of festive cheer live streamed from the Baumann.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Beethoven, the Lafayette String Quartet will be live streaming the second concert in their series "A Crucible of Friendship: The Transformation of the String Quartet in the Late 18th Century." Two performances tonight (Dec16) at 5pm & 7:30pm!

Victoria Baroque's upcoming live stream of Handel’s Messiah and the Hallelujah chorus features a stellar line up of soloists including #UVic alumni Isaiah Bell, Deanna Sills and Jennifer Turner. Be sure to tune in on Dec. 17 for what will surely be a beautiful performance.

TONIGHT! The Lafayette String Quartet will live stream 2 performances (5 & 7:30pm) from their concert series "A Crucible of Friendship: The Transformation of the String Quartet in the late 18th Century." Tune in to hear 2 quartets by Haydn and Beethoven.

Don't forget our FridayMusic series is back! Tune in at livestream.com/somlive at 12:30pm on Friday for a great weekend starter ---- you can also find our upcoming concerts at https://finearts.uvic.ca/music/calendar/events/. Start with Alex Klassen's composition grad recital this weekend, hope to see you there!

Our last session of Beethoven for Cello and Piano is going live at 7pm! Check out this amazing concert brought to you by our cellist, Pam Aloni with guest Jane Hayes on piano at https://livestream.com/somlive/events/9405967 !

Tuba Christmas is on! Join online for one of Victoria's favourite holiday traditions.

Find out the winner of the 2020 UVic Concerto Competition tomorrow (Nov. 24) at 7pm. Recorded back in October, we'll be broadcasting the performances by competition finalists Carl Fung, Benjamin Parker, Alex Chernata and Kieran Foss and announcing the winner at the end! https://livestream.com/somlive/events/9411967

Coming up tonight: the last of 3 broadcasts from the Beethoven for Cello and Piano series. Tune in at 7pm to hear cellist Pamela Highbaugh Aloni and pianist Jane Hayes performing a pair of Beethoven sonatas. https://livestream.com/somlive/events/9405967

The School of Music is saddened to hear of the passing of David Clenman. David made a wonderful contribution to the UVic School of Music community through his memorable teaching, creative work and service. His commitment and energy towards his work at UVic through his warmth and generosity, inspired students, colleagues and staff. David had a deep love of music and such a kind heart. May he rest in peace. https://earthsoption.com//details/2523/David/obituary.html

Flutey Wednesday! We're thrilled to have Lorna McGhee in our flute masterclass today at 1:30 PM! She will be performing a couple short solo works, talking about what inspires her, and working with a current UVic flute student. This masterclass will be open to public, hope to see you there! More info (including zoom link) can be found on Dr. Suzanne Snizek's flute blog: https://finearts.uvic.ca///lorna-mcghee-guest-masterclass/

Missing some Jazz these days? Join our Vocal Jazz group and director Wendell Clanton for a fun night full of music on Sunday, Nov. 22 @ 7pm! The concert will be livestreamed on livestream.com/somlive. Hope to see many of you there!

Don't forget about Vocal Jazz concert tonight at 7PM! Saxophonist Wendell Clanton, who will be leading the UVic Vocal Jazz ensemble and bring you a Sunday treat full of original arrangements and timeless classics! Tune in https://livestream.com/somlive/events/9405974 at 7 tonight so you don't miss this amazing concert!

Looking for the perfect Saturday dinner accompaniment? Join our amazing violin studio tonight at 8PM for their studio recital! The concert will be live-streamed on https://livestream.com/somlive/events/9405972. Hope to see you there!

FridayMusic time! Drop in to our livestream site at 12:30 and start your weekend with a strings dominant performance! Cellist Pam Aloni will bring her studio to the stage with an amazing Vivaldi Concerto Grosso as well... hope to see you there! https://livestream.com/somlive/events/9405971