Creative Arts

ribbon micYou’re invited March 13 as Acoustic Zoo considers the benefits and deficits of its members’ hand-built ribbon microphones.

Workshop to demonstrate handmade microphones

You’re invited March 13 as Acoustic Zoo considers the benefits and deficits of its members’ hand-built ribbon microphones.

Aiyun HuangPercussionist Aiyun Huang will perform Thursday on the UWindsor campus.

Percussion recital promises high-energy show

The School of Creative Arts will welcome internationally renowned percussionist Aiyun Huang to the University of Windsor for a recital on Thursday, February 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Studio A, Lambton Tower. Dr. Huang is chair of the percussion area as well as director of the McGill Percussion Ensemble at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music. 

Shahida NurullahSinger Shahida Nurullah and guitarist Vaughn Klugh are among the featured performers for “An Evening of Jazz (and Pop),” Friday.

Jazz on program for music student concert

Singer Shahida Nurullah and guitarist Vaughn Klugh are among the featured performers for “An Evening of Jazz (and Pop),” Friday.

Xylophonist Brandon Lefrancois and marimbist Chris ChamberlainXylophonist Brandon Lefrancois and marimbist Chris Chamberlain share the 2015 Ianni Memorial Scholarship in Music Performance. Photo by Colin Sharpe.

Percussion duo takes the prize in performance

Percussionists Christopher Chamberlain (marimba) and Brandon Lefrancois (xylophone) are the 2015 recipients of the Ron W. Ianni Memorial Scholarship in Music Performance.

The two, both students of professor Nicholas Papador, joined forces to perform the rhythmic and intricate work Carousel before a full house at the Music Building on Sunday afternoon.

Nine musicians representing each instrument area competed for the scholarship after attaining top grades in the December performance juries. The $500 annual award is open only to full-time students enrolled in a music degree program. It was established by Mina Grossman-Ianni, who was on hand to enjoy the performances, and the School of Music in 2005 to honour the late president of the University of Windsor (1983-1996).

A panel of three jurors—Philip Adamson, Jonathan Bayley and Elspeth Maynard—assessed the finalists and announced the winner at the conclusion of the recital.