Acadia ALERT - Full Campus Closure Due to Weather

Today, February 16, 2024 at 2pm, Acadia University will close the entire campus, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the forecasted weather. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours due to the weather and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life. The Acadia Athletic Complex, Vaughan Memorial Library, KC Irving Environmental Science Centre and the Manning Memorial Chapel will be closed in addition to the rest of the campus. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or canceled.

The campus will remain closed until 12pm on Monday February 17, 2025. An update on campus conditions will be provided no later that 11am on Monday. Should conditions allow campus will reopen at 12pm.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Sunday February 16, 2025 @ 12:59 pm)

Acadia University Wind Ensemble

Acadia University Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Mark Hopkins

Performance videos: https://youtu.be/WklEcnDqryA?t=399

The Acadia University Wind Ensemble has developed a reputation for exciting performances of great wind music, and is recognized as one of the finest wind bands in the Maritime region.

Since its inception in 2006, the AUWE has performed showcase performances at the Nova Scotia Music Educator’s Conference, and undertaken highly acclaimed tours of Cape Breton, mainland Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. The AUWE is providing leadership in the region by commissioning and performing new works.

The Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at Acadia University, It presents performances of the finest wind repertoire from the last 500 years, prepared to a professional standard.

Acadia University Symphonic Band

Acadia University Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Tristan De Borba

Performance videos: https://youtu.be/WklEcnDqryA?t=399

The Acadia University Symphonic Band is comprised of musicians from the Acadia School of Music, various faculties across campus, and members of our greater community (when COVID protocols permit). The ensemble is directed by Dr. Tristan De Borba and performs band repertoire of all styles and time periods. In addition, students prepare and perform self-directed chamber music in small groups exploring a variety of musical styles. In 2020-2021 the group presented music by Jennifer Jolley, Nicole Piunno, and Peter Meechan. The 2021-2022 season  will conclude with an environmentalism-themed final concert co-presented with the Acadia University Wind Ensemble.

Acadia University Chorus

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Acadia Jazz Ensemble/Big Band

Jazz Ensemble, directed by Nic D’Amato

Jazz Ensemble focuses on the methods and repertoire of American jazz music. As such, it focuses on aural learning, aiming to replicate the practices that make the music what it is, utilizing written material when appropriate. It is a hyper-flexible ensemble, expanding and contracting to allow for (almost) any number of students enrolled. Every student will experience learning and playing by ear, improvising, and gaining control over their instrument within the jazz idiom.

Not recommended for 1st-year students, as it poses a significant added workload to an already full schedule. Individual exceptions can be made for those with a high level of previous experience with the music.

One past highlight for the ensemble was the 2019 performance of ECM recording artist, Michael Formanek's, suite of pieces, The Distance/Exoskeleton. This was a very demanding set of music calling for the incredibly precise ensemble playing of complex written material, alongside small and full-group improvisation, often 'free'. Mr. Formanek was able to join us for some rehearsals and it was an incredible experience for all involved. Please see related videos:

Jazz Ensemble Improvisation with Michael Formanek
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal of Exoskeleton
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal with Michael Formanek

Contact: nicholas.damato@acadiau.ca

Acadia University Orchestra

Acadia University String Ensemble, directed by Dr. Tristan De Borba

Performance video: https://youtu.be/hoyYMtXqyr4

The Acadia University Symphonic Band is comprised of musicians from the Acadia School of Music, various faculties across campus, and members of our greater community (when COVID protocols permit). The ensemble performs string orchestra repertoire of all styles and time periods directed by Dr. Tristan De Borba. In addition, students prepare and perform self-directed chamber music in small groups exploring a variety of musical styles. In the 2020-2021, our repertoire ranged from Janácek’s Suite for String to various Celtic tunes by Fred Morrison. A highlight of this upcoming 2021-2022 season is a performance of Steve Danyew Elegy for the End of Nature- a new composition addressing the effect of climate change and calling for renewed environmental stewardship.

Acadia University Singers

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