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Special Events and Student Competitions

2025-26

Sunday, September 28 | 3pm | Paul Davenport Theatre (approx. 1.5 hr)
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Details are available at the Faculty and Guest Artists webpage.

Friday, November 14 | 2:30pm | von Kuster Hall
Western University High School Vocal Competition

We are proud to welcome high school singers for the annual High School Voice Competition. Current students are encouraged to attend. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Are you a high school singer? We hope to see you on our stage! Visit the competition webpage to learn more.

Friday, November 21 | 1:30pm | von Kuster Hall and via livestream (approx. 1 hour)
Songs of Many Lands

Celebrate Western’s International Week with the annual Songs of Many Lands concert. Singers and pianists from the Don Wright Faculty of Music will perform songs in many languages and styles from countries across the world. 

Saturday, January 10 | 12:30pm | von Kuster Hall (approx. 3 hours)
Maritsa Brookes Concerto Competition – Final Round

Join us for the final round of the Maritsa Brookes Concerto Competition at the Don Wright Faculty of Music. Awarded to any undergraduate or graduate student in the Don Wright Faculty of Music on the basis of performance excellence demonstrated in solo concerto competition, this annual competition has been a highlight for many students over the years. 

Thursday, January 15 | 8pm | von Kuster Hall
Fred Pattison Piano Award Winner’s Recital featuring 2025 winner Sophie Huang featuring works by Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, and Peeters.

Friday, January 16 | 8pm | von Kuster Hall
Fred Pattison Piano Award 2026 Competition – Final Round 

Saturday, January 18 | 10am von Kuster Hall
Fred Pattison Piano Masterclass with 2026 competition adjudicator Michael Berkovsky

For full details on all three of the above events, visit the Fred Pattison Piano Competition web page.