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September
at the Don Wright Faculty of Music
September
at the Don Wright Faculty of Music
September
at the Don Wright Faculty of Music
Welcome back!
With September comes the return of a not-to-be-missed concert season at the Don Wright Faculty of Music. We hosted over 400 free public events in 2025/26 and are on track for a similarly packed schedule of incredible performances, workshops, masterclasses, lectures and more for you to enjoy this year.
Things kick off with our signature Fridays at 12:30 concert series. First up is the Half-Assembled Trio composed of Jeffrey Heisler, soprano saxophone; Adam Estes, baritone saxophone; I-Chen Yeh, piano. If you can't join us in person for any of the Fridays at 12:30 concerts, these events will be livestreamed so you can enjoy the performances from home or on the go.
Homecoming celebrations around campus take place later in the month. The 2026 Music Alumni Wall of Fame inductees will be honoured during the Alumni Awards Celebration on Saturday, September 26. To purchase tickets, visit Western Alumni.
In commemoration of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, join us for a concert titled The Song Blanket featuring Rebecca Hass, performer, on September 25. This concert will also be available via livestream as part of the Fridays at 12:30 concert series.
image (top): Rebecca Hass, performer
Behind the events
September is a fun and intense time for students. The month begins with OWeek and the excitement of meeting new classmates and instructors. Students start auditioning for ensembles of all kinds, large and small. (Psst -- are you a Western student? Non-music Western students are encouraged to audition, too.) Rehearsals commence swiftly, with public performances getting underway at the end of October.
Everything that goes into producing the year's Operas is already in full swing by mid-September: rehearsals start, sets are being built, lighting and costume preparation is underway. Want to reserve your ticket for this year’s productions? Book early to select your favourite seat via the Opera at Western page.
September is also when New Horizons Band gets rolling for the fall season. NHB is a popular community outreach program with multiple groups from beginner to advanced, for adults wishing to learn (or re-learn) to play wind or percussion instruments. It's never too late to learn and have fun!
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.