School of Music
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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 faculty member Dr. Christine Carter and alumna Dr. Gillian Morrissey at the Centre for Social Enterprise on recently being honoured with President’s Awards from Memorial University!
Faculty member Dr. Christine Carter received the 2024 President’s Award for Outstanding Research for her work as a performing artist and scholar. A sought-after expert in performance psychology, Dr. Carter is one of the few active concert artists worldwide conducting research in the area, bridging the gap between research and current practice. In recognition of her influential contributions to performance and research, Dr. Carter was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists in 2023.
The Centre for Social Enterprise team, including School of Music alumna Dr. Gillian Morrissey, received the 2024 President’s Award for Exemplary Employees: Champion of Innovation in recognition of their implementation of several “first of its kind” programs in NL, including the Social Ventures Incubator.
Congratulations to Dr. Carter and Dr. Morrissey!
Read more about the awards and the recipients in the Gazette.
This ensemble welcomes all members of the MUN community, including students from any major, faculty/staff (current or retired), MUN alumni, and advanced high school musicians. Prior band experience is required. The group is directed by Assistant Professor of Instrumental Conducting and Community Engagement, Dr. Dylan Maddix, and Master’s students in Instrumental Conducting, Carter Gaus and Owen Switzer.
Read all about the MUN Concert Winds in the MUN Gazette.
Hear Dr. Dylan Maddix speak with CBC Weekend AM about the MUN Concert Winds.
Find out more and register for the MUN Concert Winds here.
Dr. Karen Bulmer, who has acted as interim dean of the School of Music since June 2021, begins a five-year term effective Nov. 5, 2024.
“Dr. Bulmer is an experienced educator, administrator and performer with diverse experience at Memorial,” - Dr. Jennifer Lokash, provost and vice president (academic).