Celebrating the successes and research of ULethbridge Department of Music students
Congratulations to Alayna McNeil (BMus'24) on receiving the Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal
Congratulations to Hana Hubley (BMus'23) on receiving the Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal
Congratulations to Carmen Letourneau (MMus'22) on receiving the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit
Joyce & Ron Sakamoto Prize for Research & Development in DAA
The impact of the Joyce and Ron Sakamoto endowment and its related scholarships is a legacy of student success and industry innovation.
Interested in applying for this award? Find the application form and details here.
Past Recipients
Chris Jerwin | Taylor Murphy | Alex Wang
Leonard Menon
Supervised by Dr. Amandine Pras
Ryland Chambers-Moranz
Supervised by Dr. Amandine Pras
Kierian Turner & Carter Potts
Supervised by Dr. D. Andrew Stewart
Keegan Herperger
Supervised by Dr. Arlan Schultz
Max Hopkins & Alex Bohn
Supervised by Dr. D. Andrew Stewart
Andrew Spencer & Shae Brossard
Supervised by Thilo Schaller
Shaun Bellamy
Supervised by George Burleigh and Dr. Arlan Schultz
Curtis Litchfield & Calvin Shiu
Supervised by George Burleigh and Thilo Schaller respectively
Shining Music Student Profiles
Shining Music Graduate Jaimee Jarvie builds Multiple Sclerosis community through song
When Faculty of Fine Arts graduate Jaimee Jarvie (BMus '13, MMus '24) was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, her path to understand and accept her new reality led her to graduate studies at …
Shining Music Student Franz Faeldo
Shining Student Franz Faeldo has discovered a profound love of singing during his studies at the University of Lethbridge, showcasing his talents beyond the Department of Music and onto the University Mainstage.
Fine Arts Shining Student Amanda Rood
Shining Student Amanda Rood came to ULethbridge to learn from some of the best music instructors, and is leaving her postsecondary journey with a wealth of experience in her musical craft and in …
Fine Arts Shining Student Brendan Ukrainetz
Gaining experiential learning through education practicums and through the Music Conservatory, Shining Student Brendan is preparing for the next step in his professional career.
Fine Arts Shining Student Hana Hubley
Hana Hubley was not quite sure she wanted to study music when she started at the University of Lethbridge. However, with the support of studio teacher Dr. Nick Sullivan (BMus ’04), Hana …
Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez
Fine Arts Shining Student Juan Añez has made the most of his work-integrated learning to succeed in his degree. This summer, Juan worked as a Theatre Practitioner with the Banff Centre for Arts …
Connecting with School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Music, Carmen Letourneau
Master of Music graduate Carmen Letourneau speaks on being a part of hybrid recitals, early lockdown life, and the interconnectedness of music with psychology, sociology, physiology and neurology.
Shining Student: Holly Kletke
Aspiring teacher Holly knew she would go to university, but wasn’t set on what to study. She applied to the combined music/education degree program at uLethbridge based on its strong reputation, after …
Day Rider pursues passion for music with help of Indigenous Graduate Admission Award
Following his passion to uLethbridge, Day Rider is pursuing a Master of Music in composition with supervisor, Dr. Arlan Schultz. After completing his undergraduate degree, he knew uLethbridge was the right environment to …
Digital Audio Arts Special Projects
Scherzo and the Chinook Brass Quintet
In 2018, Scherzo (composed by John Cheetham) was performed by the uLethbridge student quintet, known as the Chinook Brass Quintet, including Music Department Studio students. The project was recorded in the University Recital Hall by a team of professional engineers and Digital Audio Arts students.
Chinook Brass Quintet:
Max Gunther (trumpet)
Elleen Humble (trumpet)
Alexis Leadbeater (horn)
Andrea Norman (trombone)
Jaret Jacobs (tuba)
Ensemble Supervisor: Dr. Josh Davies
Recording Production Professor: Dr. Amandine Pras
Guest Audio Engineer: Bo Brink (DPA Microphone)
Student Audio Editor and Mixing Engineer: Matt Wiebe
Sxueak for Squeaky Toys and Computer by Matthew Burtner
Yangke Li, graduate student (2013) produced the recording of Sxueak for squeaky toys and computer by Matthew Burtner Performed by Montreal-based ensemble In Extensio
Hamlet and the Silent Drum
Hellawell composed incidental music, using the Silent Drum, for Theatre and Dramatic Arts’ production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet (directed by Brian Parkinson), in February, 2012. He also gave a solo performance as part of Experience Fine Arts Day, 2012, and in concert for Integra Contemporary and Electroacoustics Ensemble. Development of a digital musical instrument, known as the Silent Drum, by DAA student, Mathew Hellawell as part of course on Applied Research in Digital Audio Arts based on an Original design of Silent Drum by composer Jaime Oliver.
Meta Saxophone
DAA student Shaun Bellamy constructed a "Meta Saxophone”, augmented instrument funded by a Mentors in Creative Research Grant (Research and Innovation Services). Bellamy composed for, and performed on the Meta Saxophone. He developed a solo piece for his graduation recital in Composition, as well as composing a group composition featuring Meta Saxophone, piano, and digital turntable.