Faculty Concert Series: Diverse Harmonies 12 October 2023

7:30pm
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall
University of Victoria School of Music

Featuring:

Suzanne Snizek, flute
Quartetto Sorbetto: Wendell Clanton, Dr. Alexander Richards, Sylvan Wilkinson and Xavier Marican
Merrie Klazek, trumpet
Joanna Hood, viola
Michelle Mares, Ajtony Csaba & Kinza Tyrrell, piano
Anne Grimm, soprano
Benjamin Butterfield, tenor
Virginia Acuña, lecturer

Experience the power of music that transcends boundaries and celebrates the richness of cultural diversity. UVic School of Music faculty musicians come together to pay homage to underrepresented composers — including people of colour and of diverse heritage and gender — who have contributed immensely to the world of classical music. This inspiring evening will feature a carefully curated selection of pieces spanning different eras and styles, including Ukranian folk songs, a work of Baroque theatre by Sebastián Durón, Trumpet Songs by Jennifer Higdon, Six Year Interlude by Serbian American composer Nebojsa Macura, works by Josephine Lang arranged by Sharon and Harald Krebs, and more!

VIEW THE PROGRAM: https://finearts.uvic.ca/music/calendar/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-10-12-Faculty-Diverse-Harmonies.pdf

• Advance tickets available through the UVic Ticket Centre (online, in-person and by phone). Advance tickets sales close at 12pm on Oct. 12.
• Tickets also available at the door (cash, credit, debit accepted).
• All seating is general admission.
• 1 complimentary ticket available at the door for all UVic School of Music students.
• This concert will be available as a live stream: https://finearts.uvic.ca/music/calendar/live/

Scholarship Recipient SEP2023

The UVic Saxophone Class is pleased to announced that the recipient of the 2023 Herta Hartmanshenn Award in Music is Hannah Stanwood. Congratulations Hannah! And - thank you to our generous donors who support our students.

UNIVERSITÉ EUROPÉENNE DE SAXOPHONE 2023

Current students Sylvan W. (Performance Major, Class of '24) and Xavier M. (Performance Major, Class of '25) met up with alumna Ayari K. (Class of '21; currently living in Japan) at this year's gathering in France.

https://www.univsax.com/index_eng.php

Also in UVic Saxophone news, Sylvan placed second in the woodwind category of the 2023 FCMF National Music Festival: https://fcmf.org/nmf/

Congratulations, Sylvan, on your many accomplishments this summer!

Quebec Music Competition Online International 2023

We acknowledge and celebrate the achievement of Xavier Marican, Alto Saxophone Gold Medalist (20 Years Old Category).

Mr. Marican writes:

I am incredibly proud of the recognition I have received from the Quebec International Music Competition, and I am confident that this accomplishment will not only highlight the positive impact of exceptional teaching but also serve as a source of inspiration for fellow saxophone students at our university.

Congratulations Xavier! Onwards and upwards.

Sylvan Wilkinson: First Place, Provincial Performing Arts Festival 2023

Sylvan Wilkinson, 4th year Performance Major, was awarded first place in woodwinds excellence at this year's BC Performing Arts Festival in Penticton, BC, May 28th - June 1st. Sylvan was featured in a second performance on the highlights final concert.

Congratulations, Sylvan, on the occasion of the recognition of your artistry! Your dedication has resulted in a well-deserved win!

UVic Concerto Competition 16APRIL 2023

Congratulations to Xavier M., for his winning performance of the Concerto Capriccio on Themes of Paganini for Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by Grigory Markovich Kalinkovich, in the 2023 University of Victoria Concerto Competition held Sunday, April 16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

https://finearts.uvic.ca/music/calendar/events/annual-uvic-concerto-competition-2023/

Sylvan W. also gave an outstanding performance of the Fantasia for Saxophone and Orchestra by Heitor Villa-Lobos, in a highly competitive forum that featured outstanding performances by all six competitors.

Cole Davis Graduating Recital 13APRIL2023

Pianist Yousef Shadian

We celebrate with Cole - graduating Performance Major - on the occasion of a successful, well attended recital. The 2023 Saxophone Class wishes Cole every success and satisfaction in the future.

A special note of thanks to supporting musicians!

Karsten Brewka (alumnus) - Soprano Saxophone

April 2023 Saxophone Concerts

Congratulations to Kayleigh Francis, M.Mus., on the occasion of passing her degree defence!

Upcoming Events

• Sylvan Wilkinson Third Year Recital, April 8th 4:30pm https://finearts.uvic.ca/music/calendar/events/non-degree-recital-sylvan-wilkinson/
• Cole Davis Graduating Recital: Apr 13 at 8pm | PTY Recital Hall, School of Music
• Annual UVic Concerto Competition Finals, Sunday, April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Sylvan Wilkinson and Xavier Marican | PTY Recital Hall, School of Music
• Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival soloists and saxophone quartets: https://www.gvpaf.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=04-2023

Music International Grand Prix: congratulations Xavier & Kayleigh!

Second-year saxophone student Xavier Marican has placed first in the “Teen Winds/Brass” category of the Music International Grand Prix and will be competing in the finalist round in New York City on April 28. 

Fellow student Kayleigh Francis also did very well by placing second in the “Adult Winds/Brass” category.

Ensemble Recital 2023 Photos

Congratulations and thanks to all for an enjoyable evening!

NASA Conference 2023

2023 Saxophone Ensemble Quartet Recital

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Congratulations Xavier - semi-finalist MIGP 2023

Congratulations!

Xavier, a 2nd Year Performance Major, is now a semifinalist in the Music International Grand Prix's 2023 competition. Special thanks to Ruby Koep, piano.

https://www.musicinternationalgrandprix.com/

Congratulations Kayleigh: Semifinalist MIGP 2023

Congratulations!

Kayleigh, M.Mus. cand., is now a semifinalist in the Music International Grand Prix's 2023 competition. Special thanks to Yousef Shadian, piano.

https://www.musicinternationalgrandprix.com/

2023 Class Solo Recital

Congratulations to all performers for a successful evening!

A special note of thanks to our pianists - well done!

And - thank you to our gracious audience of family and friends - some 100+ in-person and online guests!

Class Recital 2023

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