USMES

04/03/2024

This Saturday, USMES is bringing in Paul Suchan to present a workshop on Instrumental Arranging for Pedagogical Contexts.

Join us in room 1033 at 12:00 pm for an afternoon of professional development and pizza!

There is no cost to attend. Attendance is open to all current music students and alumni.

02/29/2024

USMES is zooming in an amazing presenter on Monday, March 4. Join us in room 1036 at 12:30 pm to talk with Gillian Mackay (U of T) about instrumental conducting and teaching for middle and secondary school band. Attendance is free. There will also be free pizza provided for all attendees.

03/08/2023

Slight change of plans tomorrow, but we're still going to have a speaker and pizza!

We are excited to be having Steven Capaldo share his knowledge of representation and inclusivity in music education and wind band rep tomorrow, Wednesday, March 8th at 12:30. We encourage everyone to come to room 1036 in the Education Building where we will collectively meet with Dr. Capaldo over Zoom to gain insight on his career and research.

We will be offering free pizza to all attendees.

We can’t wait to see you there for this fantastic talk with Steven Capaldo!

02/02/2023

The Department of Music Scholarship Ceremony is quickly approaching!

We hope to see you on February 12 at 3pm in Quance Theatre. Along with award presentations, there will be a handful of musical performances, giving you a chance to enjoy some live music! This event is an opportunity for the Department of Music to celebrate the hard work of the individuals within the department and a chance for us to express our gratitude to the donors who make these scholarship opportunities possible!

Please come out to show your support and appreciation!

10/26/2022

10/12/2022

This Saturday!

Register at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh7IEdp8KwoblVs2QQEOKbJFjBH1b7iLOo_GlFGCHnNv0HTw/viewform

09/14/2022

**EVENT UPDATE**

“A Taste of Orff” is free for music students as the workshop is a part of the Music Education in Action Series.

Take advantage of this opportunity by coming out on Saturday, September 17!

09/04/2022

Welcome back to school season!

With classes returning, we hope you’ll join us for this amazing opportunity to improve, expand, and explore music teaching and classroom techniques.

“A Taste of Orff” will be held on
September 17 from 9:30 - 12 in Room 1036 at the U of S Education building. Registration costs $5.

See you then for a morning of Orff!

03/30/2022

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

We're excited to announce that renowned Canadian music educator, Denise Gagne, will be delivering four FREE workshops in our department on April 2nd! For more information on the sessions and how to register, please visit our event page - https://artsandscience.usask.ca/news/articles/7349/Music_Education_in_Action. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/22/2022

Hello everyone!
USMES is holding another virtual PD series this coming Saturday, January 29th.
It will be from 10am-12pm via zoom and is free for anyone to attend.
See the attached photos to find out more about what our two lovely guest speakers will be presenting!
Here is the link to the zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87528486962?pwd=Qk1qY0kzVHhnYXJIS3RFM1FUeFV2QT09
Hope to see you there!

01/22/2022

The Canadian Band Association (CBA) is putting on a professional development session on Indigenous music. You do not need to be a CBA member to participate and there is no cost to attend!

11/23/2021

The Department of Music is hosting its annual open house on Dec. 4th! This is a great opportunity for propestive students to learn about the Usask Department of Music and what it has to offer. If you know of anyone who is interested in studying music please share this with them!