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January
at the Don Wright Faculty of Music
January
at the Don Wright Faculty of Music
January
at the Don Wright Faculty of Music
Happy New Year!
We welcome students back after a well-earned break as they embark on a new year, a new academic term, and new opportunities in 2027.
Two student performance competitions take place this month, with the final rounds of the annual Maritsa Brookes Concerto Competition and Fred Pattison Piano Award Competition which are open to the public. You can hear last year's winners of the Brookes Concerto competition during Symphony Orchestra concerts, and enjoy a solo recital from Jordan Dyck, 2026 Pattison Piano competition winner, on Jan. 14 – the eve of this year's event.
The Fridays at 12:30 concert series hosts three concerts this month, including tributes celebrating Franz Schubert’s 230th birth-year anniversary. The first features faculty member Leslie Kinton, piano; the second, a tribute to Schubert “Freitag Schubertiade” with faculty members Todd Wieczorek, baritone, and Marianna Chibotar-Rutkevich, piano; the third, a musical journey connecting European and South American traditions through works spanning the Baroque period to the present day featuring guest artists Piotr Lato, clarinet, and Maciej Zimka, accordion.
Join us for Brass Day, a day dedicated to activities for trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba and baritone/euphonium enthusiasts of all ages. Brass Day will be an all-day event featuring Western brass faculty and our guest artist alumnus Jarrett McCourt, tuba. There will be concerts, classes and playing opportunities for participants.
Our final concert for the month is the annual Opera Gala with Early Music Studio. Join us for this free showcase including baroque opera excerpts and more.
image (top): Jordan Dyck, 2026 Pattison Piano Award Competition winner
Behind the events
January is always an exciting month of new beginnings for the Winter Term, with a flurry of activity preparing for new courses, taking in masterclasses and learning new repertoire.
News and changes
Our printed concert guide is published each year in August, with changes, edits and updates to be expected. This month's updates will be listed here:
- No changes received so far
Last edited August 17, 2026. Always check the official Music events listing for a complete list of all upcoming events and the most up-to-date information.