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, the Acadia School of Music Concert & Lecture Series presents a recital recognizing women’s creativity and music-making throughout the centuries.  

This recital, which will feature both faculty and student performers, is the first of two events that will continue the themes of reflection, advocacy, and celebrating women’s achievement that were ignited earlier in the month on International Women’s Day.   

We invite you to join us to listen, learn, and be inspired by stories, texts, and the music of Clara Schumann, Joni Mitchell, Rita MacNeil, Maya Angelou, some of our very own student composers, and more! 

This event begins at 1:00pm in FESTIVAL THEATRE. 

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

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

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

This concert will feature music inspired by poetry, and poetry inspired by music. This concert includes the world premiere of Silent Snow, Secret Snow, a new work for Wind Ensemble by Acadia University Alumnus Keith Stratton(’16). There will be a pre-concert chat with the composer at 2:30 pm.

Admission by Freewill Donation at the Door.

A portion of the proceeds from today’s performance will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Association.

Mar
24
2026
Acadia School of Music presents a Symphonic Band Concert - Festival Theatre (7:00 pm)

Acadia School of Music presents Illumination

Free-will donation at the door.

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)

Join Hermione Marshall for her graduation recital on Saturday, March 28th at 3pm in Harvey Denton Hall Auditorium! This performance highlights years of dedication and hard work, and we are so excited to share this special event. The performance includes Mary Castello, as collaborative pianist, and also features Nic d’Amato, Rebecca Czerny, Emma Garde, and Nathan Grosset.  

Come celebrate this milestone with Hermione.

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 University Chorus Concert - Denton Hall (3:00 pm)
Join the Acadia University Chorus for their annual Spring Concert, this year entitled "Dancing Tree", a new work from John Rutter. Dancing Tree is a captivating set of eight songs for mixed choir and harp that draws upon the poetry of Cornish writer Charles Causley. The work presents a rich selection of Causley’s texts, primarily drawn from his Collected Poems for Children and illustrative of his simple yet evocative style that conveys emotion and connection to folklore while being deeply rooted in nature. Rutter employs a diversity of musical styles and uses his choral and instrumental forces to perfectly capture the spirit of the texts, including the lilting ‘Stone in the water’, the lyrical ‘In my garden’, and the waltz-like ‘Dandelion’.
 
To compliment our main work, the Chorus will begin their concert by performing three works by Irish singer and composer Michael McGlynn. Best known as the founder and leader of the choral group Anúna, McGlynn's works strive to bring a modern approach to traditional irish music.
 
Our featured instrumentalist will be Deanne van Rooyen. A marvelous harpist and faculty at Acadia in the Earth and Environmental Science department. Also joining us will be Tyler MacDonald who will add various percussion accompaniments.
 
We hope you will join us for this annual event!
 
PLEASE NOTE: Our audiences have always known the University Chorus to perform in University Hall. However for this concert, we will be relocating to the School of Music's Denton Auditorium. We hope to see you there!

*Please not, venue change

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
30
2026
Student Recital - Anneka Dunnewold - Denton Hall (7:00 pm)
The Acadia School of Music presents an exciting evening of performance by clarinetist Anneka Dunnewold, in Acadia's Harvey Denton Hall Auditorium at 7pm on March 30th, 2026. To celebrate her upcoming graduation, Anneka will perform some of the most captivating works for clarinet, including compositions by Baker, Rabaud, Price, McCartney, and more! Anneka is joined by an excellent team of collaborators: Mary Castello (piano), Squeak Squeak! (clarinet quartet), Emmet Smith (drums) and Colin Roberts (saxophone).  This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for MUSI 4943 Graduation Recital.
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 BLOOM - Festival Theatre (7:00 pm)

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

This fundraising concert is in support of the Jane Paul Indigenous Women's Resource Centre.

Concert is on Tuesday, April 7th at 7:00 pm.

Admission by freewill donation

Apr
9
2026
Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series - A Student Recital - Festival Theatre (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 Festival Theatre.

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

Apr
10
2026
Acadia University School of Music presents A Student Recital - Sampson & McCarron (7:00 pm)

Acadia University School of Music presents A Student Recital.

Please join us in supporting our students.

Free-will donation at the door.

May
1
2026
Acadia University Young Composer's Workshop

Acadia University Young Composer's Workshop

May 1st, 2026

Denton Hall, Acadia University, Wolfville,

9:30am - 4:30pm

Fee: $75

Registration Deadline: April 17th, 2026

Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/xtvmW3cs28pe6oQH8

Code of Conduct & Photo Release Form: https://surveys.acadiau.ca/index.php/544269?lang=en

Acadia University’s Young Composers Workshop is a one-day intensive for young musicians aged 13 to 18 who are interested in writing original music. Hosted by the Acadia University School of Music (AUSOM), this hands-on experience introduces students to the creative process of composition through workshops, improvisation, personalized guidance, peer discussion, and a masterclass with a university composition professor and Juno Nominated composer, Peter-Anthony Togni, offering students insight into university-level composition study and professional perspectives on developing their musical ideas.

This workshop is ideal for young musicians who are curious about composition or looking to strengthen their creative skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. Prior composition experience is welcome but not required.

The day will include:

- 4 Group composition workshop sessions

- Independent composing time in practice rooms

- 1:1 feedback with instructors - Guided peer listening and collaborative feedback session

- Masterclass with Peter-Anthony Togni

- Access to campus facilities and creative spaces

What to bring:

- Your instrument

- Packed lunch or cash for Subway

- Device with notation software (optional)

NOTE: Notation software is not necessary for this workshop. If you choose to use it at the workshop, please come with prior experience
Please fill out both forms linked above to register, we’ll send a confirmation email with additional details once the forms are received.
For any questions, please contact Elliot Sampson: CompCamp@acadiau.ca

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.