Dr. Allison Wiebe

Instructor

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Biography

Allison Wiebe is a lecturer in piano at the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University. She is a leading interpreter of contemporary music and has gained recognition as a collaborative artist across North America and the UK. Wiebe has an active performance career and was a semi-finalist in the 24th Annual Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition. She has worked on a recent chamber recording titled 'Undercurrents,' which was nominated for the Western Canadian Music Awards. Praised by the Globe and Mail for her 'thought-provoking' and 'highly entertaining' programming, she has also been described as 'methodical' and 'mesmerizing' in her performances. In addition to her performances, Wiebe is involved in contemporary music activities in Toronto. She earned her Master of Music in piano literature and performance under the mentorship of James Anagnoson, and holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree from Brandon University in Manitoba. Allison has also served as a senior piano member of the College of Examiners at the Royal Conservatory of Music and has significant experience adjudicating music festivals throughout North America.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.