Calendar of Events in Music
The Department of Music presents numerous performances each year, including featured recitals by faculty members and guest artists, students, and concerts by large and small ensembles. We also offer a series of free lectures by guest artists and faculty and our Wednesday afternoon Collegia, featuring performance by students in the Bachelor of Music program.
Please open the accordion menu below to see the calendar for each concert and recital series.
Featured Concerts and Recitals
Featured Concerts and Recitals include performances by faculty members and guest artists. Each year the department works to curate a season that provides variety of instruments, styles, and performances both classical and contemporary. Featured Concerts and Recitals are ticketed events:
Tickets and Subscriptions
Single Tickets - Adults $15 Seniors and non-MtA students $10 Family $30
Subscriptions - Adults $60 Seniors and non-MtA students $30 Family $90
All concerts are free for current Mount Allison students with valid ID card.
Proceeds from these ticket and subscription sales support Music Department student scholarships. Select concert ticket revenue goes to support future Music events, and maintenance of Brunton Auditorium. Tickets and subscriptions may be purchased through the Music Department and at the door. Cash Only.
Friday, Sep 19, 7:30 pm.
A recital presented by the newest member of our piano faculty, Katherine Dowling.
Friday, Nov 14, 7:30 pm.
Heralded as “a force of nature” (Toronto Star), Nikkei Canadian settler Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 (they/he) is a transgender opera singer and interdisciplinary theater creator based in Tkarón:to (colonially known as Toronto, Canada.)
Sunday, Nov 16, 3:00 pm.
Jazz concert by faculty member Joel Miller (saxophone) and ensemble. Featuring songs from their new album "What if?"
Monday, Nov 24, 8:00 pm.
Terra Ignota, Terra Ignita, presenting highlights from the 2025 NB Contemporary Music Festival and recent works from contemporary women composers exploring the human relationship to earth and ocean, network and screen. Featuring faculty member Nadia Francavilla (violin) and ensemble.
Friday, Jan 16, 7:30 pm.
MtA Music faculty members Christina Haldane (soprano) and Adam Chicchillitti (guitar) present a concert featuring premiere performances of commissions by composers from Atlantic Canada including Jason Noble, Amy Brandon, & Jérôme Blais.
Friday, Jan 23, 7:30 pm.
Performance of Rzewski’s “The People United Will Never Be Defeated!” (for speaking pianist) in celebration of its 50th anniversary, featuring UBC faculty member Corey Hamm (piano).
Friday, Jan 30, 7:30 pm.
"Flute, She Wrote": MtA Music faculty member Karin Aurell (flute) and collaborator James Coghlin (piano), present a recital of works written for flute by female composers, featuring "Flute Sonata" by Mel Bonis, and works by many Canadian composers.
Friday, Feb 6, 7:30 pm.
Games and Grooves: percussion duet, featuring Jocelyn Blanchette and MtA faculty member Joël Cormier (percussion), will explore the word "play" in every sense. Centered around Alejandro Vinaos's monumental piece "Book of Grooves, with lighter, more playful titles featuring various games between movements.
Friday, Mar 6, 7:30 pm.
A Recital of Women Composers: featuring MtA faculty member Olivier Blakney (horn) and James Coghlin (piano). As part of Women's History Month, this recital showcases women composers from a wide variety of nationalities such as Elizabeth Raum (Canada), Jane Vignery (Belgium), and more.
Faculty and Guest Lecture Series
Friday, Sept 11
How to write with a pen while wearing a watch. . .
Wednesday, February 30
"Many Feet on a Bus" featuring esteemed bus driver Otto Mann
Tuesday, December 25
"Falling off a cliff or diving in: Life choices and gravity."
Student Recitals and Collegia
Collegium Musicum
Collegium is our mid-week, Wednesday afternoon recital, featuring performances by students in the Bachelor of Music program. All Collegia are free to attend, and all are welcome.
Fall Schedule (all Collegia are on Wednesdays at 4pm and take place at Brunton Auditorium unless otherwise noted):
October 7, 21, 28
November 4, 18, 25
Dec 2, 9* (Christmas Collegium, Conservatory Foyer)
New Music @ Mount Allison
Twice a year, student composers team up with performers to bring their compositions to life. Composition concerts are free to attend, and all are welcome.
New Music @ Mount Allison Schedule (are held in Brunton Auditorium unless otherwise noted.):
Monday, December 7, 8pm
Monday, April 4, 8pm
Entre Amis
One a year, students from the Bachelor of Music program at Mount Allison co-host a recital with Music students from the University of Moncton. Entre Amis is free to attend and all are welcome.
Friday, Nov 27, 7:30pm - Brunton Auditorium (MtA)
Saturday, Nov 28, 7:30pm - Salle Neil-Michaud (UdeM)
Credited Student Recitals
In the Spring, Bachelor of Arts students may perform a credited recital in lieu of a jury examination. These recitals are open to the public. Family, friends, community members, and students are encouraged to attend.
Student Recital Schedule TBD February 2027
Ensemble Concerts
Symphonic Band
The Mount Allison Symphonic Band performs a wide variety of challenging works from the wonderful repertoire for full band, and also includes works from the long tradition of large chamber and serenade literature. Donations are gladly accepted for ensemble concerts, with proceeds supporting student awards in Music.
THURSDAY, OCT 9, 2025 – Pops Matinée Concert. Convocation Hall, 10:30 a.m.
FRIDAY, OCT 10, 2025 – Pops Concert. Convocation Hall, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOV 28, 2025 – Convocation Hall, 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEB 11, 2026 – Chamber Music Concert. Brunton, 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAR 27, 2026 – Convocation Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Chamber Orchestra
Comprised of students from all departments of the university, as well as members of the local community, the chamber orchestra performs works both for full orchestra as well as for string orchestra.
THURSDAY, OCT 9 – Pops Matinée Concert. Convocation hall, 10:30a.m.
FRIDAY, OCT 10 - Pops Concert. Convocation Hall, 7:30p.m.
THURSDAY, NOV 27 - Brunton, 8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, APR 2 – Brunton, 8:00 p.m.
Choral Ensembles
The Choral Society is a non-auditioned choir of mixed voices with a membership of approximately 50 members. The Elliott Chorale is an auditioned treble-voice chamber choir. Choral concerts often feature both ensembles, and may include guest performances/collaborations with other groups including the Children's Choir.
TUESDAY, OCT 28, 2025 - Mount Allison Choral Ensembles: Brunton, 8:00pm.
FRIDAY, DEC 5, 2025 – Mount Allison Choral Ensembles. Brunton, 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEB 10, 2026 – Mount Allison Choral Ensembles. Brunton, 8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, APR 7, 2026 – Mount Allison Choral Ensembles. Brunton, 8:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble features students, faculty, staff, and community members, showcasing large arrangements from standards, to new arrangements.
FRIDAY, NOV 21, 2025 – Mount Allison Jazz Ensemble. Brunton, 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAR 31, 2026 – Mount Allison Jazz Ensemble: Swingin' Time at Tweedie, Tweedie Hall, McCain Student Centre, 8:00pm
A full calendar of events, including guest lectures, master classes, ensemble concerts, and student performances can be found here.
All concerts held at Mount Allison University, Brunton Auditorium in the Conservatory of Music, 134 Main St. Sackville, New Brunswick, unless otherwise noted.
Some events listed in this calendar are not presented by the Department of Music or are ticketed separately. Tickets for these events are sold separately by their sponsors.
If an event is cancelled for any reason, a notice will be posted at mta.ca/music and sent via email. If you wish to receive notices or updates to our Calendar of Events, please contact music@mta.ca.
Upcoming Events in Music
Bragg Artist-in-Residence Colloquium:
“My Life in Music.” A biographical chat/interview with Bragg Artist Emily Beynon. Free to attend; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca
Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium, 4:00 pm.Bragg Artist Public Talk:
Bragg Artist Public Talk: Bragg Artist-in-Residence Emily Beynon and pianist Andrew West discuss their creative collaboration. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca.
Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium, 7:30 pm.
Bragg Artist-in-Residence Recital:
Emily Beynon (flute), and Andrew West (piano), present a recital of masterpieces from the Second World War era. Tickets are $15/$10. Free for current students with Mount Allison ID. Subscription passes available. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca.
Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium, 7:30 pm.Collegium - Women Composers:
Performances by students in the Bachelor of Music program, with a focus on women composers. Free to attend; all are welcome.
Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium, 4:00 pm.