Jan
15
2026
There will not be a Concert & Lecture Series on January 15, 2026 (12:00 am)

There will not be a Concert & Lecture Series on January 15, 2026

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 (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
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 (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 (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 Kenavic - 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 presents Women in Music Recital

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Acadia School of Music's Concert & Lecture Series presents Women in Music Recital.

 

May
1
2026
Piano Intensive

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.