Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Hazardous Conditions)

Today, Monday January 19, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the hazardous campus conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

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

(Monday January 19, 2026 @ 10:52 am)

Jan
22
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - Jack Chen, Eileen Walsh & Mary Castello - Denton Hall (1:00 pm)

On Thursday, January 22, the Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series will feature a performance by Eileen Walsh (clarinet/bass clarinet), Jack Chen (flute), and Mary Castello (piano) – a trio of AUSOM faculty members who have been collaborating for several years. 

This performance centers around composers of African heritage that were influential in the trio's artistic development, including performers and teachers that inspired them. They will perform the Canadian premiere of David Baker's "And then" for bass clarinet and piano, "Cerulean Blues" for flute and piano by Maria Thompson Corley, "Troubled Water" for solo piano by Margaret Bonds, and "Portraits of Langston" by Valerie Coleman. 

This presentation begins at 1:00pm in Denton Hall Auditorium. 

Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us 

Jan
29
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - Heather Fraser - Festival Theatre (1:00 pm)

On Thursday, January 22, the Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series presents Heather Fraser

Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us 

Jan
31
2026
Tom Regan Memorial Concert - Acadia Performing Arts Series - Festival Theatre (7:30 pm)

Produced by the Acadia University School of Music, this annual event celebrates the excellence and diversity of AUSOM’s students, faculty, Alumni and their collaborators. This concert commemorates Doctor Thomas Regan, Dean of Acadia University's Faculty of Arts, who passed away too young in 2001.

For more information and tickets:  https://pas.acadiau.ca/home.html

Feb
5
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - Dr. Michael Donovan - Festival Theatre (1:00 pm)

On Thursday, February 5, the Acadia School of Music Concert & Lecture Series presents “On Music and the Natural World” – a presentation by Dr. Michael Donovan. 

With a background in Deep Ecology, composer, singer and musicologist Dr. Michael Donovan will share thoughts, music and reflections on the role of nature in music, and its importance in today’s world. A scholar on the depiction of nature in Franz Schubert’s poetic settings, Donovan’s past, current and future projects reflect an ongoing exploration of how music can play a role in fostering ecological awareness and providing solace in a changing world. 

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! 

Feb
8
2026
Acadia School of Music presents Wind Ensemble Concert - Festival Theatre (3:00 pm)

Acadia School of Music presents a Wind Ensemble concert.

Admission by freewill donation

Feb
12
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - A Student Recital (1:00 pm)

On Thursday, February 12, 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.

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

Feb
26
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series presents Fran Farrell - Festival Theatre (1:00 pm)

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents Fran Farrell.

Concert & Lecture Series are free and all are welcome to attend - please join us!

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

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Acadia School of Music presents recitals performed by Mattingly Lunn and Emma Garde, accompanied by our AUSOM faculty collaborative pianist, Mary Castello.

The recital will begin at 2:00 pm in Festival Theatre.

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

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Acadia School of Music presents recitals performed by Colin Roberts and Nathan Grosset, accompanied by our AUSOM faculty collaborative pianist, Mary Castello.

The recital will begin at 7:00 pm in Festival Theatre.

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

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents Jenny Melvin.

Concert & Lecture Series 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 recitals performed by Amy Black and Rebecca Czerny, accompanied by our AUSOM faculty collaborative pianist, Mary Castello.

The recital will begin at 7:00 pm in Denton Hall.

Mar
8
2026
Student Recital - Sherry Wang & Sydney Klenavic - Denton Hall (2:00 pm)

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Acadia School of Music presents recitals performed by Sherry Wang and Sydney Klenavic, 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 - Festival Theatre (1:00 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!"

Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend.

 

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
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 (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.

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 & Retirement Celebration (1:00 pm)

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

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.

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.