October 2026

Thursday, 2026-10-01

Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - Cindy Thong & Mary Castello - Denton Hall

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On Thursday, October 1st, the Acadia School of Music Concert & Lecture Series presents “Imaginations” – with AUSOM faculty members, Cindy Thong and Mary Castello 

Pianists Cindy Thong and Mary Castello will perform a program of music written for piano four hands by Maurice Ravel, Martha Hill Duncan, Amy Beach, and Franz Schubert. Inspired by childhood, nature, folk traditions and play, these works explore the imagination in its many forms – from the whimsical and fantastical to the deeply personal. 

This event begins at 1:00pm in DENTON HALL AUDITORIUM. 

Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us! 
Thursday, 2026-10-08

Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - Edward Enman - Denton Hall

On Thursday, October 8, the Acadia School of Music Concert & Lecture Series presents “See the Sound: An Exploration into Visual Inspirations in Piano Music” with pianist Edward Enman. 

Visual inspirations can be found in all genres of music. Whether this inspiration be painting, photography, place, descriptive literature, or visual imagery, the wealth of expression these visual cues can evoke is far-reaching dramatically effective. Pianist Edward Enman will present piano music with a variety of visual inspirations by Amy Beach, Louise Farrenc, Jocelyn Morlock, Sarah Watson, Ann Southam, and some improvisation on visual story-telling cues.  

This event begins at 1:00pm in DENTON HALL. 

Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us!
Thursday, 2026-10-22

Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - Scott Leithead - Festival Theatre

On Thursday, October 9, the Acadia School of Music Concert & Lecture Series presents “Beyond the Performance: Building a Career in Music” – a talk by choral conductor Scott Leithead. 

What might your life in music look like five, ten years or in the distant future? There are many paths and you may be surprised by where your journey takes you. Through stories, lessons, and a few hard-earned mistakes, we’ll explore how to find mentors, how to say yes to opportunities outside your comfort zone, and how to build meaningful musical communities. What are the possibilities and connections you can find even now while studying at Acadia that will help set you up for a future in Music? 

Scott Leithead is the founder and Artistic Director of both Korora Choir Association and TIME Vocal Jazz Association in Edmonton, Alberta. 

This event begins at 1:00pm in the FESTIVAL THEATRE. 

Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us!
Sunday, 2026-10-25

Wind Ensemble Concert - Towards Peace - Festival Theatre

The Acadia University Wind Ensemble is kicking off its 20th Anniversary Season with a concert featuring works from the past alongside new masterworks.  Of particular interest is the performance of the Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto played by Acadia University fourth year trumpet player Mattingly Lunn, and a rare performance of John Estacio's epic  work Frenergy. Admission is by freewill donation at the door.
Thursday, 2026-10-29

Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - Susan LeMessurier-Quinn - Festival Theatre

On Thursday, October 29, the Acadia School of Music Concert & Lecture Series presents “Pediatric Music Therapy: Experiences from the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre” – a talk by Susan LeMessurier Quinn, MMA and MMT. 

As the only music therapist at the Janeway Susan’s days are filled with a variety of acute care and outpatient experiences with children and youth ages 0-18. The morning may begin with creating regulating music for a baby on NICU. The day may end in expressive song-writing with a youth in outpatient psychiatry. This work helps Susan to recognize the unique privilege and honour she has in being a part of one of the most vulnerable times in a patient's life. This presentation will share some of these special moments through stories, case examples, and gained knowledge.  

This event begins at 1:00pm in FESTIVAL THEATRE, 509 Main St., Wolfville 

Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us! 
Friday, 2026-10-30

Acadia School of Music Auditions

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