October 2026
Clearwater Quartet Open Rehearsal
Date: Monday, October 19, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Performers: Clearwater Quartet: Gwen Hoebig (violin), Karl Stobbe (violin), Élise Lavallée (viola), Yuri Hooker (cello)
Location: Eva Clare Hall
The Desautels Faculty of Music Artists-in-Residence, the Clearwater Quartet, open their rehearsal to the public. Watch how the four musicians share ideas, test them and develop new approaches as an ensemble. It’s serious work with a good dose of humour. You’re welcome to come for all or part of the two-hour rehearsal. Please enter and leave quietly at suitable moments. The repertoire is Mendelssohn’s Quartet op. 12 and Prokofiev’s Quartet no. 2, and scores are available on IMSLP.
Mindfulness Walk
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 12:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at the DFOM sign at the corner of Dafoe and MacLean
Join Danna McDonald, DFOM’s embedded counsellor, for a fall mindfulness walk on campus. Please let Danna know if you have any accessibility requirements. In case of inclement weather, we will meet in Eva Clare Hall for an indoor, interactive mindfulness workshop.
The Music of Mary Lou Williams and Gil Evans
Date: Friday, October 23, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Performers: University of Manitoba Jazz Orchestra
Location: Room T2-266, Taché Arts Complex
The University of Manitoba Jazz Orchestra presents music by two influential jazz composers and arrangers, Mary Lou Williams and Gil Evans. The program will feature selections from Aries, Yardbird Suite, Walkin’ and Swingin’, Blues for Pablo, What’s Your Story, Morning Glory? and King Porter Stomp.
Canada’s MusicFest Presentation
Date: Monday, October 26, 12:30 p.m.
Presenters: Josh Kolesar, Talia Handford
Location: Eva Clare Hall
Josh Kolesar and Talia Handford present a slideshow about their trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls, where they performed in an honour ensemble at Canada’s MusicFest. This presentation is given for the endowment fund that supported their trip.
Celebrating the Canadian League of Composers’ 75th Anniversary: A Solo Piano Recital
Date: Friday, October 30, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Performer: John Burge (piano)
Location: Eva Clare Hall
In celebration of the Canadian League of Composers’ (CLC) 75th anniversary in 2026, composer and pianist John Burge presents a solo piano recital of music by many of the CLC’s past presidents. Beginning with music by founding president John Weinzweig, the program proceeds chronologically to current president Tyler Versluis. The concert opens with a musical land acknowledgement, Prairie Crocus, by Indigenous-Canadian composer and CLC member Beverley McKiver, and concludes with a rousing collective singing of O Canada.
November 2026
Clearwater String Quartet Recital: Mendelssohn and Prokofiev
Date: Monday, November 16, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Performers: Clearwater String Quartet: Gwen Hoebig (violin), Karl Stobbe (violin), Élise Lavallée (viola), Yuri Hooker (cello)
Location: Eva Clare Hall
The Desautels Faculty of Music Artists-in-Residence, the Clearwater String Quartet, perform Mendelssohn’s Quartet op. 12 and Prokofiev’s Quartet no. 2. This recital is free and open to the public.
Organization Tools for Creative Minds
Date: Friday, November 20, 12:30 p.m.
Location: Eva Clare Hall
Getting organized and staying organized is a challenge for many people who have minds that are busy or creative, or both! Join Danna for an interactive, fun workshop to learn some new ways to organize your time, tasks and belongings.
Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition Winner’s Tour
Date: Monday, November 23, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Performers: Aemilia Moser (soprano), Sabina Rzazade (piano)
Location: Eva Clare Hall
Desautels Faculty of Music alumna Aemilia Moser, soprano (Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Performance, 2023), is joined by pianist Sabina Rzazade in a program of contemporary works.
February 2027
Clearwater String Quartet Open Rehearsal
Date: Monday, February 8, 2027, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Performers: Clearwater String Quartet: Gwen Hoebig (violin), Karl Stobbe (violin), Élise Lavallée (viola), Yuri Hooker (cello)
Location: Eva Clare Hall
The Desautels Faculty of Music Artists-in-Residence, the Clearwater String Quartet, open their rehearsal to the public. Watch how the four musicians share ideas, test them and develop new approaches as an ensemble. You’re welcome to come for all or part of the rehearsal. Please enter and leave quietly at suitable moments. Repertoire to be announced.
March 2027
Clearwater String Quartet in Recital
Date: Monday, March 15, 2027, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Performers: Clearwater String Quartet: Gwen Hoebig (violin), Karl Stobbe (violin), Élise Lavallée (viola), Yuri Hooker (cello)
Location: Eva Clare Hall
The Desautels Faculty of Music Artists-in-Residence, the Clearwater String Quartet, perform in recital as part of Music at Midday. Program to be announced.