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York University Singers perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
The York University Singers, an ensemble comprised of students and alumni from York’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), took the stage...
Professor Jennifer Fisher wins Art Basel Award
AMPD alumni nominated for Canadian Screen Awards
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York University Singers perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
The York University Singers, an ensemble comprised of students and alumni from York’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), took the stage at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
AMPD Faculty and Alumni Recognized Among 2025 Juno Award Nominees
AMPD is once again making its mark on Canada’s biggest night in music. The 2025 Juno Award nominations have been announced, and several outstanding AMPD faculty and alumni have been recognized across multiple genres.
Nick Nurse Foundation Renews 3-Year Funding for Summer Jazz & Groove Lab
York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) has received renewed funding for an additional three years for the Nick Nurse Foundation Summer Jazz & Groove Lab.
Stage Notes: Darnell Thomas fine-tunes the voices in musical theatre and beyond
Collaborating with Glee, Nelly Furtado, Disney and the United Nations is like hitting the jackpot in the entertainment world. Yet, Darnell Thomas (BFA ’11, MA ’12), a versatile singer-songwriter, educator, producer and musical theatre director.
Celebrating 20 Years of Gospel Music at York University
This fall marks a significant milestone for York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) as it marks 20 years of gospel music education at the university. The roots of gospel music at York can be traced back to the late ...
AMPD Professor Rob Bowman discusses taking on co-executive producer role on HBO documentary series: Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.
Rob Bowman, a Grammy Award-winning ethnomusicologist and professor at York University’s School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design (AMPD), recently took on a role as a co-executive producer on HBO documentary series Stax: Soulsville USA. The series chronicles the musicians, songwriters and producers who created the signature Stax sound in 1960s Memphis.
Six AMPD faculty members recognized at 2024 York University Research Awards Ceremony
The York University Research Awards Celebration recognizes the outstanding achievements of York’s esteemed faculty members. Six AMPD researchers have been recognized in the 2024 ceremony.
Prestigious Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship Renewed at AMPD with $20,000 Top-Up
The Ella Fitzgerald Foundation has generously renewed its endowment to the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) with an additional $20,000 for the prestigious Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship. This scholarship is open to AMPD students ...
2024 Dean’s Student Leadership Award Recipient Announced
Dulce Martinez, a fourth-year Music student at York University, has recently been honoured with two distinguished awards: the Dean’s Leadership Award and the 2024 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award. These accolades recognize Dulce's exemplary le ...