Dr. Brian Power

Professor

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Biography

Brian E. Power is an early music scholar, choral solo tenor, and violinist. His research publications focus on manuscript transmission and performance-practice issues related to late medieval and early Renaissance church music. He co-edited the book 'Sounds and Sights of Performance in Early Music' (Ashgate, 2009) and is currently preparing a scholarly edition of the introits from the Trent Codex 93, a manuscript source of liturgical polyphony dating from the mid-fifteenth century for A-R Editions. He is a member of the editorial board for 'Intersections: Canadian Journal of Music/Revue Canadienne de Musique' and has previously served as the Chair of the Standing Committee of Institutional Members of the Canadian University Music Society. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Power performs as a choral tenor soloist with various ensembles and church choirs across the Golden Horseshoe. He has participated in notable performances, including the North American premiere of C.H.H. Parry's oratorio 'Judith' at Toronto's Koerner Hall and the rare performance of Canadian composer Murray Schafer's monumental work 'Apocalypsis' at Toronto's Luminato Festival. His performance history includes a 2016 tour of the West Midlands in England and a 2017 performance of the Canadian premiere of Elgar's oratorio 'The Apostles', which led the Pax Christi Chorale to win the CBC/Choral Canada National Competition in the Chamber Choir category.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice-Provost Associate Vice-President, Academic

2018-01-01 — Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Oversees academic policies and programs, focusing on ensuring quality education and academic integrity.

Associate Dean (Undergraduate Student Affairs & Curriculum)

2012-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Managed undergraduate program development and student affairs.

Chair

2005-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Department of Music, Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Led the Department of Music, overseeing faculty, curriculum, and departmental administration.

Courses

Medieval Music History Renaissance Music History Canadian Music History Music Notation Software Advanced Course in Music Liturgy

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.