Feb
28
2026
Student Recital - Mattingly Lunn & Emma Garde - Festival Theatre (2:00 pm)

Join AUSOM students Emma Garde and Mattingly Lunn as they present a diverse array of trumpet repertoire alongside collaborating pianist, Mary Castello, and the Acadia Tooters brass quintet! There is something for all to enjoy: Featured works include Bruce Broughton’s “Oliver’s Birthday,” Alexander Arutunian’s “Trumpet Concerto,” an original brass sextet arrangement of ABBA’s “Slipping Through My Fingers,” and more!

The recital will take place at 2:00pm in the Festival Theatre building on Saturday, February 28th. Don’t miss out!

 

Feb
28
2026
Student Recital - Colin Roberts & Nathan Grosset - Festival Theatre (7:00 pm)

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Acadia University School of Music presents "After Hours". Two half-hour saxophone recitals, one by Colin Roberts (featuring Sebastian Kennickell on guitar, Maya Duhamel on drums, Ayden Lake on bass, and Mary Castello on piano), and another by Nathan Grosset (featuring Elliot Sampson on piano, Jacqueline Portnoff on drums, Max Hannah on bass, and Carter Todd on trumpet).

This event will be held at 7:00pm on at Acadia University's Festival Theatre Building, located at 504 Main St. in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

Colin and Nathan are excited to share a wonderful night of music with you all and hope to see you there!

Mar
5
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series presents Jenny Melvin - Festival Theatre (1:00 pm)

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! 
Mar
6
2026
Student Recital - Amy Black & Rebecca Czerny - Denton Hall (7:00 pm)
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.
Mar
8
2026
Student Recital - Sherry Wang & Sydney Klenavic - Denton Hall (2:00 pm)

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.

Mar
12
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series presents Women in Music Recital - Festival Theatre (1:00 pm)

On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents Women in Music Recital.

 

Mar
19
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series presents Women in Music Recital - Festival Theatre (1:00 pm)

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents Women in Music Recital.

 

Mar
22
2026
Acadia School of Music presents Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble & String Orchestra Concert - Festival Theatre (3:00 pm)

Acadia School of Music presents a Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble & String Orchestra concert in Festival Theatre.

Admission by freewill donation

Mar
26
2026
Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents Eugene Cormier & Annapolis Guitar Quartet - Denton Hall (1:00 pm)

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! 
Mar
27
2026
A Student Recital - Emma Proctor - Denton Hall (7:00 pm)

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!
Mar
28
2026
A Student Recital - Hermione Marshall - Denton Hall (3:00 pm)

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Acadia University School of Music presents a 60-minute recital. The program will feature Hermione Marshall (voice) accompanied by AUSOM collaborative pianist, Mary Castello, Rebecca Czerny (violin), Nic D'Amato (bass), Nathan Grosset (saxophone) and Emma Garde (trumpet). This event will take place in Harvey Denton Hall Auditorium at 3:00pm and is free for all to attend, so please join us in supporting our AUSOM student performers!

Mar
28
2026
Acadia Performing Arts Series presents Eugene Cormier & Annapolis Guitar Quartet - Festival Theatre (7:30 pm)

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!"

For more information and tickets:  PAS - Annapolis Guitar Quartet

Mar
29
2026
Acadia School of Music presents a University Chorus concert - University Hall (3:00 pm)

Acadia School of Music presents a University Chorus concert in University Hall.

Admission by freewill donation

Mar
29
2026
Student Recital - Bailey Pringle - Denton Hall (7:00 pm)
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!
Mar
31
2026
Acadia University Singers Concert - Denton Hall (7:00 pm)

Acadia School of Music presents Acadia University Singers.

Admission by freewill donation

Apr
2
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - A Student Recital - Denton Hall (1:00 pm)

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents a student recital.

The program will feature a diverse selection of music performed by student vocalists and instrumentalists, accompanied by our AUSOM faculty collaborative pianist, Mary Castello.  

The recital will begin at 1:00 pm in Denton Hall.

Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend - please join us and support our student performers!

Apr
6
2026
Acadia School of Music presents a Composition Concert - Festival Theatre (7:30 pm)

Acadia School of Music presents a Composition concert in Festival Theatre.

Admission by freewill donation

Apr
7
2026
Acadia School of Music presents a Playing & Hearing Music Concert - Festival Theatre (7:00 pm)

Acadia School of Music presents a Playing & Hearing Music concert in Festival Theatre.

Admission by freewill donation

Apr
9
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - A Student Recital - Denton Hall (1:00 pm)

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, the Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents a student recital.

The program will feature a diverse selection of music performed by student vocalists and instrumentalists, accompanied by our AUSOM faculty collaborative pianist, Mary Castello.  

The recital will begin at 1:00 pm in Denton Hall.

Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend - please join us and support our student performers!

May
1
2026
Piano Intensive Weekend

Acadia University Piano Intensive

Dates: May 1st - 3rd, 2026

$250.00

Application Deadline:  March 15, 2026

Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/N9M7UPmAHBzczdyu7

Acadia University’s Piano Intensive is a program for young pianists aged 13 to 18, in the beautiful town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Hosted by the Acadia University School of Music (AUSOM), this weekend retreat will offer young artists an opportunity to meet and work closely with university faculty through private instruction, public performance, workshops and social activities for a weekend of collaborative music-making. Throughout the program, students will have access to pianos on campus as well as opportunities to perform and receive dedicated one-on-one coaching and feedback towards future projects and artistic goals.