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This Week at YorkU Music! 🎶

Chamber Music Concert

📅 Monday, April 6, 2026 | 3:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Tribute Communities Recital Hall
Students in the Department of Music perform a selection of classical chamber works under the direction of Professor Patricia Wait.
🎟️ Free Admission

York University Gospel Choir

📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 7:30–9:00 p.m.
📍 Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre
The York University Gospel Choir and Gospel Ensemble present an uplifting evening of gospel music featuring works by Hezekiah Walker, Edwin Hawkins, Kirk Franklin, and more.
🎟️ $20 General | $15 Students & Seniors

World Music Festival 2026 Highlights

York University’s World Music Festival is a cross-cultural celebration spotlighting musical traditions around the world.

Produced by Professor Sherry Johson this global sonic journey showcases a vibrant sampling of music featured in York’s World Music program.


 
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
10:45 a.m. – Toronto Chinese Orchestra (Patty Chan, Director)
11:15 a.m. – Toronto Chinese Orchestra with Celtic Ensemble
11:30 a.m. – Celtic Ensemble (Sherry Johnson, Director)
12:15 p.m. – Steelpan Ensemble (Gareth Burgess, Director)
1:45 p.m. – West African Ensemble (Larry Graves, Director)
2:30 p.m. – Afro-Cuban Ensemble (Rick Lazar, Director)
7:00 p.m. – Balkan Ensemble (Irene Markoff, Director)

What’s Happening This Week at YorkU Music!

York University Chamber Choir 🎶

📅 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 7:30–9 p.m.
📍 Tribute Communities Recital Hall
Enjoy an evening of classical repertoire performed by students from the Department of Music, conducted by John Holland, with Edward Moroney on piano.
🎟️ Admission: $20 | $15 students & seniors
🎟️ Box Office: 416-736-5888 | ampd.yorku.ca/boxoffice

Department of Music: Student Showcase 🎤

📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
📍 Martin Family Lounge
Join us at the Martin Family Lounge for student performances that span across a variety of music genres.
🎟️ Free Admission

This Week at YorkU Music! ✨🎷

Luminaries: Piano Recital�

📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.�
📍 Tribute Communities Recital Hall�
Join internationally celebrated pianist Asher Armstrong for an exciting midday recital featuring works by Herz, Vaka, Schubert, Franck and more.

Classical Instrumental Recital

�📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.�
📍 Tribute Communities Recital Hall�
The Classical Instrumental Recital showcases outstanding student soloists from the classical performance program in an afternoon of refined and expressive repertoire.

Improv Soirée

�📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 7:30–10:00 p.m.�
📍 Sterling Beckwith Studio, 235 Accolade East�
Highlighting an evening of spontaneous music-making with students and faculty from AMPD’s Department of Music Improv Stream.

Some highlights from last week’s Jazz at midday concert featuring the Al Henderson Quintet.

Acclaimed jazz composer, bassist, arranger, and York University music professor, Al Henderson showcased a collection of original compositions in the McLean Performance Studio on February 26.

Barry Romberg (drums)
Pat Labarbera (tenor and soprano saxophones)
Brodie West (alto saxophone)
Michael Davidson (vibes)
Neil Swainson (bass – filling in for Al Henderson)

The Department of Music Presents: Jazz at Midday - The Al Henderson Quintet 🎶 

📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
📍 McLean Performance Studio
Acclaimed jazz composer, bassist, arranger, and York University music professor Al Henderson leads his ensemble as part of the Department of Music’s Jazz at Midday Series. The quintet performs a vibrant program of original compositions that highlight Henderson’s distinctive voice on the Canadian jazz scene.

Performers:
Al Henderson - Acoustic Bass
Barry Romberg - Drums
Pat LaBarbera - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
Brodie West - Alto Saxophone
Michael Davidson - Vibraphone
Special Guest: Neil Swainson - Bass

What’s On This Week at YorkU Music! 🎶

Instrumental Masterclass in Concert

📅 Monday, February 9, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 235 Accolade East Building
Students in the Department of Music perform classical works under the direction of Professor Patricia Wait.
🎟️ Free Admission

Department of Music: Student Showcase

📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
📍 Martin Family Lounge
A free performance showcasing the exceptional talent of York University music students.
🎟️ Free Admission

Concerto Competition Concert

📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 7:30–9:00 p.m.
📍 Tribute Communities Recital Hall
Professor Mark Chambers conducts the York University Symphony Orchestra in a concert featuring the 2026 Concerto Competition winners, with works by Gershwin, Sibelius, Fauré, and more.
🎟️ Admission: $20 | $15 students & seniors


Your Week at York U Music! 🎶

SOLAR SESSION 2026

📅 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Accolade East Building, Room 237
Experience the Solar Organ project with Connected Minds Artist-in-Residence, Mani Mazinani.

World Music Showcase

📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
📍 Martin Family Lounge
A dynamic showcase featuring York University’s world music ensembles, presenting the rich diversity of sounds and traditions celebrated at the upcoming World Music Festival.

Sounds and Sense – The Jacob Gorzhaltsan Quartet

📅 Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 p.m.
📍 Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre
The Jacob Gorzhaltsan Quartet is a contemporary jazz ensemble brought together by Juno-nominated Toronto-based woodwind player, Jacob Gorzhaltsan.

This Week in Music at York University! 🎶

Jazz at Midday: The Noam Lemish Quartet

📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
📍 McLean Performance Studio
Acclaimed pianist, composer, educator, and York University music professor Noam Lemish leads his ensemble as part of the Department of Music’s Jazz at Midday Series. The Noam Lemish Quartet performs music from their latest album, “There’s Beauty Enough in Being Here.”

🎟️ Free Admission

Media Music Club – 14th Annual Concert

📅 Friday, January 30, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
📍 Tribute Communities Recital Hall
The Media Music Club presents its 14th annual concert, celebrating iconic music from a wide range of media, accompanied by a dynamic video display and stunning light show.

🎟️ Tickets required