Canadian musicians facing multi-front squeeze from AI, streaming and venue closures
A survey of working Canadian musicians shows that most think large tech companies are threatening their livelihoods and artistic practices.
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University of Alberta Study Finds 87% of Canadian Musicians View Generative AI ‘Negatively’
The U of A study surveyed 263 Canadian musicians about their thoughts on AI’s rampant rise and the use of streaming services as an artistic tool. The study’s lead researcher, Brian Fauteux, explains that artists are facing “this other variable, AI, that is coming from the big tech world, from people who don’t seem interested in music as an art or a craft.”
Sound as a Sculptural Material: Scott Smallwood in Conversation on "SSH: The Podcast"
Music Department Chair Scott Smallwood speaks with "SSH: The Podcast" about his research and the Sound Studies Institute.
Convocation 2026 | Student Spotlight on Wiktoria Jurkiewicz
An accomplished vocalist and oboist, Wiktoria Jurkiewicz talks about her time in the Department of Music and shares the journey that has culminated in her Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree.
Announcing the renewal of Convocation Hall
One of the University of Alberta’s most recognizable spaces is about to begin an exciting new chapter.
Music Professor John Tessier Nominated for a 2026 Juno Award
Professor John Tessier has been nominated for a 2026 Juno Award in the category of Classical Album of the Year.
U of A’s first conducting grad takes centre stage as one of Canada’s most promising classical musicians
As a wind band conductor and clarinetist, Meijun Chen bridges cultures through the power of music.
University of Alberta Department of Music: Celebrating 60 years of Passion and Resilience
In Celebrating the Department of Music’s 60th anniversary, Department Chair William Street describes a tenacious community of musicians who are working to create a vibrant future for classical music.
Classical musician from Edmonton makes CBC Music’s '30 under 30' list
CBC Music released its '30 under 30' classical musicians list today and one of the musicians on the list calls Edmonton home. Meijun Chen is a clarinetist and conductor, who’s highly active in the Canadian music scene.
30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30, 2025 edition
Conductor and clarinettist Meijun Chen (DMus, Nov. 2025) has been named to CBC Music's annual classical "30 under 30" list, celebrating the achievements of Canada's emerging classical musicians.
PhD student Simone Willmann receives 2025 George Proctor Prize
Music PhD student Simone Willmann has received the prestigious George Proctor Prize for the best graduate student paper at the Canadian University Music Society (MusCan) Annual Conference 2025.
Meet the Winners of the 2024 Musicworks Electronic Music Composition Contest
Department of Music professor William Northlich (performing as BlipVert) has been awarded Second Prize in the 2024 Musicworks Electronic Music Competition for "Topaz 0.3nyV".