Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series presents Jenny Melvin - Festival Theatre
On Thursday, March 5, the Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents a performance by Jenny Melvin.
Local multi-instrumentalist and pedagogue, Jenny Melvin, will offer us a look into the world of traditional Irish music. This performance will feature pieces dating from as early as 1200 to those of current composers. Come along to hear Jenny and guest musicians for an afternoon of music, story, song and dance!
This recital will begin at 1:00pm in the FESTIVAL THEATRE.
Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us!
Friday, 2026-03-06
Student Recital - Amy Black & Rebecca Czerny - Denton Hall
On Friday, March 6. 2026, Acadia School of Music presents "Supernova," a half-hour student recital. The program will feature Rebecca Czerny (violin) accompanied by AUSOM collaborative pianist Mary Castello, and Amy Black (piano). Both will be presenting 30 minutes of classical music with works by Max Bruch, Claude Debussy, Issac Albeniz, and more!
This event is free for all to attend, so please join us in supporting our AUSOM student performers!
This recital will begin at 7pm in Denton Hall Auditorium.
Sunday, 2026-03-08
Student Recital - Sherry Wang & Sydney Klenavic - Denton Hall
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Acadia University School of Music Presents: Rekindle, a 2-in-1 clarinet recital featuring Sydney Klenavic, clarinet, Sherry Wang, clarinet accompanied by our AUSOM faculty collaborative pianist, Mary Castello.
The recital will begin at 2:00 pm in Denton Hall.
Thursday, 2026-03-12
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series presents Women in Music Recital - Festival Theatre
On Thursday, March 12, the Acadia School of Music Concert & Lecture Series presents a recital recognizing women’s creativity and music-making throughout the centuries.
This recital, which will feature both faculty and student performers, is the first of two events that will continue the themes of reflection, advocacy, and celebrating women’s achievement that were ignited earlier in the month on International Women’s Day.
We invite you to join us to listen, learn, and be inspired by stories, texts, and the music of Clara Schumann, Joni Mitchell, Rita MacNeil, Maya Angelou, some of our very own student composers, and more!
This event begins at 1:00pm in FESTIVAL THEATRE.
Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us!
Thursday, 2026-03-19
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series presents Women in Music Recital - Festival Theatre
On Thursday, March 19, the Acadia School of Music Concert & Lecture Series presents a recital recognizing women’s creativity and music-making throughout the centuries.
This recital, which will feature both faculty and student performers, is the first of two events that will continue the themes of reflection, advocacy, and celebrating women’s achievement that were ignited earlier in the month on International Women’s Day.
We invite you to join us to listen, learn, and be inspired by stories, texts, and the music of Clara Schumann, Joni Mitchell, Rita MacNeil, Maya Angelou, some of our very own student composers, and more!
This event begins at 1:00pm in FESTIVAL THEATRE.
Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us!
Sunday, 2026-03-22
Acadia School of Music presents Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band & String Orchestra - Festival Theatre
Acadia School of Music presents a Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble & String Orchestra concert in Festival Theatre.
This concert will feature music inspired by poetry, and poetry inspired by music. This concert includes the world premiere of Silent Snow, Secret Snow, a new work for Wind Ensemble by Acadia University Alumnus Keith Stratton(’16). There will be a pre-concert chat with the composer at 2:30 pm.
Admission by Freewill Donation at the Door.
A portion of the proceeds from today’s performance will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Association.
Tuesday, 2026-03-24
Acadia School of Music presents a Symphonic Band Concert - Festival Theatre
Acadia School of Music presents Illumination
Free-will donation at the door.
Thursday, 2026-03-26
Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents Eugene Cormier & Annapolis Guitar Quartet - Denton Hall
On Thursday, March 26, the Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents a performance by the Annapolis Guitar Quartet.
AUSOM faculty member Eugene Cormier with fellow guitarists Dale Kavanagh, Thomas Kirchhoff, and Matthew Martin will play works by Kavanagh, Domeniconi, Jenkins and more
This presentation will begin at 1:00pm in DENTON HALL.
Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us!
Friday, 2026-03-27
A Student Recital - Emma Proctor - Denton Hall
On Friday, March 27, 2026, Acadia University School of Music presents a 60-minute recital. The program will feature Emma Proctor (soprano) accompanied by AUSOM collaborative pianist, Mary Castello. This event will take place in Harvey Denton Hall Auditorium at 7:00pm and is free for all to attend, so please join us in supporting our AUSOM student performers!
Saturday, 2026-03-28
A Student Recital - Hermione Marshall - Denton Hall
Join Hermione Marshall for her graduation recital on Saturday, March 28th at 3pm in Harvey Denton Hall Auditorium! This performance highlights years of dedication and hard work, and we are so excited to share this special event. The performance includes Mary Castello, as collaborative pianist, and also features Nic d’Amato, Rebecca Czerny, Emma Garde, and Nathan Grosset.
Come celebrate this milestone with Hermione.
Acadia Performing Arts Series presents Eugene Cormier & Annapolis Guitar Quartet - Festival Theatre
The world-renowned German/Canadian Amadeus Guitar Duo is joined by Eugene Cormier and Matthew Martin, two Newfoundland-born, Valley-residing guitar virtuosos, to form a new guitar quartet that promises a performance full of virtuosity, lyricism and creative diversity.
"Melodic, harmonious and expressive music full of temperament!"
Acadia School of Music presents University Chorus Concert - Denton Hall
Join the Acadia University Chorus for their annual Spring Concert, this year entitled "Dancing Tree", a new work from John Rutter. Dancing Tree is a captivating set of eight songs for mixed choir and harp that draws upon the poetry of Cornish writer Charles Causley. The work presents a rich selection of Causley’s texts, primarily drawn from his Collected Poems for Children and illustrative of his simple yet evocative style that conveys emotion and connection to folklore while being deeply rooted in nature. Rutter employs a diversity of musical styles and uses his choral and instrumental forces to perfectly capture the spirit of the texts, including the lilting ‘Stone in the water’, the lyrical ‘In my garden’, and the waltz-like ‘Dandelion’.
To compliment our main work, the Chorus will begin their concert by performing three works by Irish singer and composer Michael McGlynn. Best known as the founder and leader of the choral group Anúna, McGlynn's works strive to bring a modern approach to traditional irish music.
Our featured instrumentalist will be Deanne van Rooyen. A marvelous harpist and faculty at Acadia in the Earth and Environmental Science department. Also joining us will be Tyler MacDonald who will add various percussion accompaniments.
We hope you will join us for this annual event!
PLEASE NOTE: Our audiences have always known the University Chorus to perform in University Hall. However for this concert, we will be relocating to the School of Music's Denton Auditorium. We hope to see you there!
*Please not, venue change
Student Recital - Bailey Pringle - Denton Hall
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, Acadia University School of Music presents, "Searching, Soaring". A 60-minute Graduation recital. The program will feature Bailey Pringle (voice) accompanied by AUSOM collaborative pianist, and Mattingly Lunn (trumpet). This event will take place in Harvey Denton Hall Auditorium at 7:00pm and is free for all to attend, so please join us in supporting our AUSOM student performers!
Monday, 2026-03-30
Student Recital - Anneka Dunnewold - Denton Hall
The Acadia School of Music presents an exciting evening of performance by clarinetist Anneka Dunnewold, in Acadia's Harvey Denton Hall Auditorium at 7pm on March 30th, 2026. To celebrate her upcoming graduation, Anneka will perform some of the most captivating works for clarinet, including compositions by Baker, Rabaud, Price, McCartney, and more! Anneka is joined by an excellent team of collaborators: Mary Castello (piano), Squeak Squeak! (clarinet quartet), Emmet Smith (drums) and Colin Roberts (saxophone). This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for MUSI 4943 Graduation Recital.
Tuesday, 2026-03-31
Acadia University Singers Concert - Denton Hall
The Acadia University Singers present “Fiery Spirit” – a program of empowering choral music inspired by the courage and creativity of Hildegard von Bingen.
With music by Elaine Hagenberg, Jocelyn Hagen, Sarah Quartel, Sherryl Sewepagaham, Tracy Wong, and more, this concert features stories and legends of daring and exceptional women throughout history – women who dared to defy gravity. The narrative thread woven throughout the program, connecting these stories, is the life of Hildegard von Bingen: a twelfth-century composer, nun, visionary, ecologist, and healer. A remarkable figure who championed ecological protection and social justice, fiercely defended her community, and asserted her creative and visionary voice amid oppressive times, Hildegard’s exemplary actions remain a powerful inspiration for our times.
The Acadia University Singers are a treble-voice chamber, directed by Dr. Michelle Boyd and accompanied by pianist Cian McCarron. They will be joined on the program by violinist Rebecca Czerny, saxophonist Abbie Coventry, and the AUS tenors and basses to perform a diverse selection of treble- and mixed-voice choral music, both accompanied and a cappella.
In the words of Hildegard, “in a world that’s being shipwrecked, we must remain brave and strong.” Through this program of uplifting stores and songs, the Acadia University Singers empower you to be brave and strong amid our own turbulent times. We invite you to join us in this celebration of beauty, kindness, and creativity – and let us help you empower your own fiery spirit!
