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Three new faculty members will join the Department of Performance in Fall 2023

Three separate headshots, cropped and fitted into one image. The headshots are of Schulich's new additions to the faculty.
Published: 16 May 2023

The Schulich School of Music is proud to announce that, starting in August 2023, three new faculty members will join its Department of Performance:

  • Danielle Gaudry, Associate Professor of Instrumental Conducting (Wind Orchestra and Community Engagement)
  • MĂ©lanie LĂ©onard, Assistant Professor of Instrumental Conducting (Contemporary Music)
  • Marina Thibeault, Assistant Professor of Viola

“It is truly exciting to welcome new colleagues to the Department of Performance,” said StĂ©phane Lemelin, Chair of the Department of Performance. “These three accomplished musicians bring with them a wealth of professional experience that will enrich our community and contribute to the evolution of training for a new generation of musicians.”

Danielle Gaudry, a Schulich School of Music alumna (BMus'00), will be returning to Canada to join us from California State University East Bay, where she has been Director of Bands and Instrumental Music Coordinator for the past 10 years. She has received multiple degrees and diplomas in conducting and music education, including a DMA from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Dr. Gaudry was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 14 years and was Director of Music of the Regimental Band of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles from 2002 – 2010.

Mélanie Léonard holds a doctorate in orchestral conducting from the Université de Montréal and currently leads a full-time career as a conductor. Frequently engaged as a guest conductor for orchestras throughout Canada, she has worked with many leading ensembles and artists. Dr. Léonard is the Music Director of Symphony New Brunswick and was formerly Music Director of the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra. She has founded three different new music organizations: Ensemble Prima, the Wild West Music Ensemble and the Calgary New Music Festival.

Marina Thibeault is also a Schulich graduate (MMus ’16 and DMus ’22). In 2016-17, they were the first violist to be named Révélation Radio-Canada Musique Classique. They have performed around the world and have commissioned many new works for viola. Dr. Thibeault has recorded three albums so far; their 2020 album ELLES was nominated for a JUNO award and their album Viola Borealis recently earned the 2023 Juno Award for Best Classical Album. Currently Assistant Professor of Viola at the University of British Columbia, they will be available for private instruction at Schulich as of September 2023.

Congratulations Professors Gaudry, LĂ©onard, and Thibeault!

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Trois nouvelles collĂšgues se joignent au DĂ©partement d’interprĂ©tation

L’École de musique Schulich est fiĂšre d’accueillir trois nouveaux membres au sein de son dĂ©partement d'interprĂ©tation :

  • Danielle Gaudry, professeure adjointe de direction instrumentale (Orchestre Ă  vent et engagement communautaire)
  • MĂ©lanie LĂ©onard, professeure adjointe de direction instrumentale (musique contemporaine)
  • Marina Thibeault, professeur·e adjoint·e d’alto

« C’est vraiment excitant d’accueillir trois nouvelles collĂšgues au sein du DĂ©partement d’interprĂ©tation, » tĂ©moigne StĂ©phane Lemelin, directeur du DĂ©partement d’interprĂ©tation. « Ces trois musiciennes chevronnĂ©es amĂšnent avec elles des parcours professionnels de haut niveau qui enrichiront notre communautĂ© et contribueront Ă  l’évolution de la formation de la nouvelle gĂ©nĂ©ration de musiciens et de musiciennes. »

Danielle Gaudry, une ancienne Ă©tudiante de l’École de musique Schulich (BMus’00), revient au Canada aprĂšs 10 ans Ă  la California State University East Bay, oĂč elle Ă©tait directrice des groupes musicaux et coordonnatrice de la section musique instrumentale. Elle est rĂ©cipiendaire de plusieurs accolades acadĂ©miques dans les domaines de l’éducation et de la direction musicale et a obtenu son doctorat Ă  la University of Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music. De plus, Danielle Gaudry a Ă©tĂ© membre des Forces armĂ©es canadiennes pendant 14 ans. Elle Ă©tait alors directrice musicale du Regimental Band of the Winnipeg Rifles.

MĂ©lanie LĂ©onard possĂšde un doctorat en direction d’orchestre de l’UniversitĂ© de MontrĂ©al et elle poursuit une carriĂšre comme cheffe d’orchestre. Elle est souvent invitĂ©e Ă  diriger des orchestres Ă  travers le Canada et Ă  collaborer avec plusieurs ensembles et artistes de premier plan. MĂ©lanie LĂ©onard est actuellement directrice musicale de Symphonie New Brunswick et a Ă©tĂ© la directrice musicale de l’Orchestre symphonique de Sudbury. Professeure LĂ©onard a aussi fondĂ© trois organismes de musicaux : l’Ensemble Prima, le Wild West Music Ensemble et le Calgary New Music Festival.

Marina Thibeault a complĂ©tĂ© ses Ă©tudes supĂ©rieures Ă  l’École de musique Schulich (MMus ’16 et DMus ’22) et sa carriĂšre musicale a pris son envol avec grand succĂšs. Nommé·e RĂ©vĂ©lation Radio-Canada Musique Classique en 2016-2017, l’altiste a depuis jouĂ© Ă  travers le monde et commandĂ© plusieurs Ɠuvres pour alto. Son premier album, ELLES (2020), a Ă©tĂ© en lice pour un prix JUNO alors que son album Viola Borealis (2023) a remportĂ© le prix JUNO dans la catĂ©gorie « album classique de l’annĂ©e (grand ensemble) ». Marina Thibeault est actuellement professeur·e adjoint·e d’alto Ă  l’UniversitĂ© de la Colombie-Britannique et entrera en poste Ă  l’École de musique Schulich en septembre 2023.

Nous leur souhaitons la bienvenue au sein de la communauté Schulich !

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