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Since its inception in the 1940s, the University of Alberta Department of Music has been committed to the training and education of the future artists and visionary leaders of Canadian Music.

Join us for the first QAM of the year!The World Is a Problem: Music after 1960 | Benjamin PiekutThursday, October 8 | 4 ...
10/02/2026

Join us for the first QAM of the year!

The World Is a Problem: Music after 1960 | Benjamin Piekut
Thursday, October 8 | 4 p.m.
Studio 2-7
FAB 2-7, Fine Arts Building, University of Alberta Campus

Join Patrick Nickleson in conversation with Benjamin Piekut (Cornell University) as they explore the landscape of music and performance from the 1960s to today.

There is no charge to attend. Reception to follow (U of A faculty, staff, students and invited guests).

(Unable to join us in person? Watch all QAM live-streams and recordings on YouTube /streams.)

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/music/concert-listings/2026-10-08_qam_piekut.html

In celebration of the International Day of Music, join us today (October 1) for a lecture-recital at 4:30 p.m. in FAB 2-...
10/01/2026

In celebration of the International Day of Music, join us today (October 1) for a lecture-recital at 4:30 p.m. in FAB 2-7!

Musicologist Alexander Carpenter introduces his upcoming book, "Musical Landmarks: Arnold Schöenberg, Five Piano Pieces, op. 23," followed by performances of works by Schöenberg and Webern with pianist Roger Admiral and violinist Guillaume Tardif.

Free to attend. Everyone is welcome.

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/music/concert-listings/2026-10-01_international-day-of-music.html

Join us on Sunday!
09/15/2026

Join us on Sunday!

🎼 Join us to Celebrate U of A Days with the Department of Music!

The U of A Days Music Concert is a perfect way to wrap up your Alumni Weekend with the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the University Symphony Orchestra, Madrigal Singers and Concert Choir 🎻

ℹ️ Tickets to attend in-person are $5 with the option to livestream from home if you're joining from afar.
đź”— https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/u-of-a-days/2026/u-of-a-days-music-concert.html

đź“Ť Horowitz Theatre, Students' Union Building
đź“… Sunday, Sept. 20 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Calling all intermediate- and advanced-level string players (cello, guitar, violin, viola)!! Sign up to participate in t...
07/17/2026

Calling all intermediate- and advanced-level string players (cello, guitar, violin, viola)!! Sign up to participate in this year's Late-Summer String Camp!

Wednesday, August 26 – Saturday, August 29, 2026
9 a.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m.
Fine Arts Building

This four-day string intensive features solo and chamber instruction, culminating in an afternoon concert on August 29. Cost for the full camp is $450 ($100 to audit). Register by 4 p.m., August 19.

Find more info and the link to register at:
https://www.ualberta.ca/en/music/concert-listings/2026-08-26_string-camp.html

Summer Orchestra has been working hard in rehearsal in preparation for their season concert coming up on Sunday, July 12...
07/02/2026

Summer Orchestra has been working hard in rehearsal in preparation for their season concert coming up on Sunday, July 12 at 3 p.m. at St. Albert United Church​ (20 Green Grove Dr, St. Albert, AB T8N 5H6)

​Join us as L​idia Khaner conducts the University of Alberta Department of Music Summer ​Orchestra ​in a program of Mahler​,​ Vaughan Williams​ and Rimsky-Korsakov​.
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Free admission. Everyone is welcome.

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