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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Back in Wolfville following her triumphant “Josephine” in February 2025, Tymisha Harris performs her “Cabaret of Legends”, expanding from Josephine Baker to embody other Black Legends of American songs, from Billie Holliday or Ella Fitzgerald to Beyonce. With her multiple international award-winning singing, acting and dancing, Tymisha Harris is herself a Legend in the making!
With her powerhouse vocals and undeniable charisma, Tymisha Harris will pay homage to some of the greatest performers of all time. From the soulful rhythms of jazz to the electric energy of pop, this unforgettable cabaret promises to deliver a non-stop spectacle of music, dance, and pure entertainment.
“I am thrilled to bring ‘A Cabaret of Legends’ to Acadia University!” said Tymisha Harris. “This show is a celebration of the artists who have inspired me throughout my career, and I can’t wait to come back to Wolfville to share their music with you!”
“A Cabaret of Legends” is a must-see for fans of live music, theater, and unforgettable performances. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Tymisha Harris as she brings the legends to life.
“A stunning display of song and History! “ “You still might be singing...out loud for days after this perfect act of love.” "As a standard bearer for almost an entire century of music, you really couldn’t do better than badass diva Tymisha Harris." - 5 STARS, Edmonton Journal
About Tymisha Harris:
Tymisha Harris is a dynamic and versatile vocalist/dancer/actress renowned for her powerful performances and captivating stage presence. With a career spanning four decades and numerous performing arts genres, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her soulful voice and infectious energy. Her early credits include assistant choreographer and dancer for the 90’s pop group N*SYNC, backup dancer for LFO, and a featured role in the hit movie series Bring It On. She was in the national tour of Rock of Ages and on a European tour with the innovative and world-renowned Pilobulus Dance Theater Company. Tymisha is the co-creator and star of the off-Broadway and international hit musical, “Josephine, a Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play”.
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 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!"
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!
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!
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.
