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CHOOSE YOUR OWN NOVEMBER
Musical options abound this month! From the debut of opera and jazz, to the return of the pop and salsa bands, students and guest artists take the stage along with special celebrations and events to mark Western's International Week.
Fridays at 12:30 welcomes The Rogue Duo (Bijan Sepanji, violin; Saman Shahi, piano) as they perform works by composers of Iranian and Ukrainian heritage, and faculty member Christine Tithecott, piano, leads friends and colleagues in a concert featuring works of living female composers from across Canada, including a world premiere of Larysa Kuzmenko's piano duo.
Mid-month, Opera at Western presents family-favourite La Cenerentola (Cinderella) - don't miss this fun-filled performance with great melodies and many hilarious moments.
The first round of student chamber music recitals kick off in November, starting with two showcase concerts.
A stunning array of solo and chamber guest artists grace our venues including pianists Stephen Runge and Joel Sachs, cellist Hocheol Shin, and renowned Vermont-based chamber group Musicians from Marlboro performing classic works by Brahms and Mendelssohn, and contemporary works by Respighi and Orth.
Western's annual International Week inspires the return of Songs of Many Lands, where students sing works from regions around the world.
We expect several school groups to decend on the always-popular Percussion Ensemble, but don't worry, there's both a lunch-hour and evening concert available (same program).
Let the clarinetists and saxophonists in your life know about Single Reed Day on November 12! A full day of workshops, masterclasses, clinics and mini-lessons is planned, along with guest artist and faculty performances.
News and Changes
Our printed concert guide is published in August, with changes, edits and updates to be expected. This month's updates will be listed here:
- The Salsa Band concert at Wolf Hall in downtown London, listed in the guide on Monday, Nov. 13, has a new date of Monday, Nov. 6. Same time and venue.
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The second annual Pop Industry Day event, hosted and organized by students enrolled in our Popular Music Studies (BA) program, was originally scheduled for Nov. 25 but has been moved to next term (winter 2024). Stay tuned for more details as they are firmed up! Contact Sasha Gorbasew for more details in the meantime.
Last edited Oct 30, 2023. Always check the official events calendar before visiting for the most up-to-date information.
Behind the Events
November usually flies by for students as they work towards the end of the fall term, with final essays, projects and performances all coming due.
We're also focused on Western's Fall Preview Day, where we host a full slate of specialized activities, student-led tours and program-specific presentations for our future musical Mustangs. Know a prospective student considering Western Music? Check out the website for the schedule and to register.
For school groups and studio teachers, we encourage you to reach out for personalized programming for your students. Help them get to know what its like to study music at the post-secondary level. We pride ourselves on the supportive and friendly atmosphere students learn in at Western - contact agorbase@uwo.ca for opportunities or check the Visits and Tours webpage for more.
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