Ludwig van Beethoven believed “music can change the world.” Don Wright Faculty of Music professor Paul Woodford might add that change is more likely if we listen to that music critically and understand its origins. [caption id=”attachment_43684″ …
Don Wright Faculty of Music
Choir uses music to bridge culture, memory
Danxu Ma, a Music Education master’s student, has hit a high note in the London Chinese community as the founder of the London Chinese Intergenerational Choir. Ma came to Western from Beijing, China, in 2014 and experienced feelings of anxiety over the cultural...
Studying the same old song and dance of candidates
This year, Don Wright Faculty of Music professor Emily Abrams Ansari and her students are hitting the campaign trail.
Aldrich: Music mentor deserves recognition
I am interested in your recent profiles of distinguished alumni. In the case of Stephan Moccio (“Alumni Donoghue, Moccio earn Oscar nods,” Jan. 14, and “Western alumni, faculty among JUNO nominees,” Feb. 5). I must protest the omission, as far as I can find in your...
Western alumni, faculty among JUNO nominees
Western faculty and alumni will compete against the brightest stars in the Canadian music universe after garnering a number of nominations for the 2016 JUNO Awards. Stephan Moccio, BMus’94, had multiple credits, from keyboards to co-writing, on Album of the Year...
Alumni Donoghue, Moccio earn Oscar nods
Hollywood’s awards season continues to celebrate Western alumni Emma Donoghue and Stephan Moccio. Donoghue, DLitt’13, has been nominated for an Academy Award, in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay, for the page-to-screen adaptation of her acclaimed novel Room....
Lessons learned from his year at the keys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrp1fK8Gtqc For pianist David Chodoriwsky, BMus’05, 2015 was a challenging year of his own making. In a pledge of self-accountability, Chodoriwsky decided to memorize a new piece of music every week of the year, record it on video and...
Researchers view music ed through new lens
Educators have always stressed music’s ability to transform individuals – especially youth. But this well-meaning approach has been delivered traditionally in a limited manner, one which promotes a particular set of musical practices and traditions. This approach has...
Western News Newsmakers 2015
How will we remember 2015? Probably through one or more of these faces. Join us in this spotlight, in brief words and striking images, of some of our favourites from the last year.
Researchers dive into the ‘Epicentre of Elvi’
A “lighthearted collaboration” between Don Wright Faculty of Music professors Kari Veblen and Stephanie Horsley is uncovering stories surrounding a “hotbed” of Elvis impersonators in the region.
Krebs: Defend the Enlightenment values
Remember and adhere to the values of the Enlightenment while striving to better the world around you, said John Krebs, former Principal of Jesus College at the University of Oxford.
Alumna blends worlds together in her music
You’ll find Kara-Lis Coverdale where the old and traditional meet the new and eccentric. “I had the typical, classical upbringing, had my first organist position when I was either 13 or 14. I was an organist for many years; I’m still an organist. But I’ve always been...
Music Research Showcase takes centre stage
The Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University will host its annual Music Research Showcase from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Talbot College and Music Building. Throughout the day, faculty and graduate students will present research in diverse...
Choir uses music to bridge culture, memory
Danxu Ma, a Music Education master’s student, has hit a high note in the London Chinese community as the founder of the London Chinese Intergenerational Choir. Ma came to Western from Beijing, China, in 2014 and experienced feelings of anxiety over the cultural...
Studying the same old song and dance of candidates
This year, Don Wright Faculty of Music professor Emily Abrams Ansari and her students are hitting the campaign trail.
Aldrich: Music mentor deserves recognition
I am interested in your recent profiles of distinguished alumni. In the case of Stephan Moccio (“Alumni Donoghue, Moccio earn Oscar nods,” Jan. 14, and “Western alumni, faculty among JUNO nominees,” Feb. 5). I must protest the omission, as far as I can find in your...
Western alumni, faculty among JUNO nominees
Western faculty and alumni will compete against the brightest stars in the Canadian music universe after garnering a number of nominations for the 2016 JUNO Awards. Stephan Moccio, BMus’94, had multiple credits, from keyboards to co-writing, on Album of the Year...
Alumni Donoghue, Moccio earn Oscar nods
Hollywood’s awards season continues to celebrate Western alumni Emma Donoghue and Stephan Moccio. Donoghue, DLitt’13, has been nominated for an Academy Award, in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay, for the page-to-screen adaptation of her acclaimed novel Room....
Lessons learned from his year at the keys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrp1fK8Gtqc For pianist David Chodoriwsky, BMus’05, 2015 was a challenging year of his own making. In a pledge of self-accountability, Chodoriwsky decided to memorize a new piece of music every week of the year, record it on video and...
Researchers view music ed through new lens
Educators have always stressed music’s ability to transform individuals – especially youth. But this well-meaning approach has been delivered traditionally in a limited manner, one which promotes a particular set of musical practices and traditions. This approach has...
Western News Newsmakers 2015
How will we remember 2015? Probably through one or more of these faces. Join us in this spotlight, in brief words and striking images, of some of our favourites from the last year.
Researchers dive into the ‘Epicentre of Elvi’
A “lighthearted collaboration” between Don Wright Faculty of Music professors Kari Veblen and Stephanie Horsley is uncovering stories surrounding a “hotbed” of Elvis impersonators in the region.
Krebs: Defend the Enlightenment values
Remember and adhere to the values of the Enlightenment while striving to better the world around you, said John Krebs, former Principal of Jesus College at the University of Oxford.
Alumna blends worlds together in her music
You’ll find Kara-Lis Coverdale where the old and traditional meet the new and eccentric. “I had the typical, classical upbringing, had my first organist position when I was either 13 or 14. I was an organist for many years; I’m still an organist. But I’ve always been...
Music Research Showcase takes centre stage
The Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University will host its annual Music Research Showcase from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Talbot College and Music Building. Throughout the day, faculty and graduate students will present research in diverse...