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Through our diverse program offerings and rich community-based programs you will have the freedom and opportunity to explore your passions. In our close-knit and supportive community, you will build life-long friendships as you develop the skills and confidence to express yourself - as a musician, as a scholar, and as a global citizen. Our world-class faculty, dedicated staff, and outstanding facilities are committed to helping you create the future you imagine.
News
Congratulations to alumnus Luke Blackmore (BMus (Hons) ’21) on being named one of CBC Music’s Top 30 Classical Musicians under 30 for 2026! This is the sixth year in a row that one of our alumni have made the list.
"The recipient of two SOCAN Young Composer Awards, Luke Blackmore has caught the attention of new music lovers from coast to coast. He combines acoustic instruments with electronic hardware, like transducers and speakers, to create otherworldly sounds... Blackmore will head to Vancouver later this summer to workshop a new piece with the Juno-nominated sextet Standing Wave, and then in February he’ll attend the Impuls Festival in Graz, Austria."
Congratulations, Luke!
Dr. Luis Achondo, assistant professor of ethnomusicology and musicology, was recently interviewed by CBC News about his research into the relationship between sound and sports.
During his interview, Dr. Achondo described sound as a unifier at the World Cup as fans come together and connect through sport and culture.
"In many ways, it's a beautiful story of the ways in which we are different," he said. "And we sound different, and that's ok. And we can co-exist, especially in this context."
Read more in the CBC article here.
Listen to his interview on the CBC St. John's Morning Show.
Read about Dr. Achondo's research in the MUN Gazette.
Ciara Cheeks’ passion for music has always been about storytelling, creativity and bringing joy to others.
This spring, the Gander native graduated from Memorial University’s School of Music with a bachelor of music degree, majoring in composition.
From guest masterclasses and collaborative performances to premiering her own original works, Ciara says Memorial’s supportive music community helped shape her growth as both a musician and composer.
Her final recital, “Vita Brevis,” brought together friends, mentors and fellow musicians to celebrate four years of creativity, collaboration and hard work.
Read more about Ciara in the Gazette.