Founder of ArtsAbly, MA, Musicologist, Singer, Senior Project Manager PMP®, PhD candidate in Musicology (ABD), Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility (RHFAC) Professional, Disability Rights Activist, RAMPD Pro artist.https://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mihezzlumc26On the road again!01 Apr 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihezzlumc26https://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mfsn577g4c2vWe are ready for the Music and Collective Access Symposium! The three co-organizers, Stefan Sunandan Honisch, Anabel Maler and myself representing ArtsAbly, are ready to learn from our colleagues and community members for two days of lectures, performances and workshops at St. John’s College, UBC.27 Feb 2026 02:12 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfsn577g4c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mfq5hnsiyc2aI survived my first full day on UBC Campus, giving a lecture to Anabel Maler’s class this morning, and a full afternoon of preparations for the upcoming symposium. Still working on one of my workshops. That’s the program for my evening.26 Feb 2026 02:27 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfq5hnsiyc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mfimfhm6qk2dWhat a great closing ceremony! My favourite part was the transmission of the olympic baton to France at the end of the ceremony. I might be Canadian but I am also French, and former athlete. Proud moment! Now, don’t forget that the games are not over! The Winter Paralympics start on March 6.23 Feb 2026 02:32 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfimfhm6qk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mfeyy7sius2gTonight! Come hear Amadeus Choir sing the new generation of composers and poets, with a short solo sung by yours truly 🙂 There are a few tickets left. Join us ESG United Church for our Choral Creation Lab Showcase. Get your tickets now at amadeuschoir.com/events.21 Feb 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfeyy7sius2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mf4ajc5v6k2bThis is an excerpt of Amadeus Choir's Saturday evening concert. This time, no problem to find where I am 🙂 Want to hear the full version live? Purchase your tickets: amadeuschoir.com/events/. Use the promo code ALTO2 to get a discount. See you there! 🎶 #AmadeusChoir #SoloTime18 Feb 2026 04:28 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4ajc5v6k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mepjv3pbzs2yYou do not want to miss this concert on February 21st! Read the Ludwig van Toronto article to learn more about the concert. Use the promo code ALTO2 for a discount. Come hear the new generation of poets and composers sung by Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto. 🎶 https://www.ludwig-van.com/toronto/2026/02/12/preview-amadeus-choir-greater-toronto-presents-choral-creation-lab-showcase/ https://www.ludwig-van.com/toronto/2026/02/12/preview-amadeus-choir-greater-toronto-presents-choral-creation-lab-showcase/?fbclid=IwdGRleAP7be1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeowsRQ0dVLMomntlT4t5RW082FyAShFGtzCZ9tvH6Klpu2GDoXCGKldyiDMc_aem_gKDeIjm_m3anGAhAYjr_jA13 Feb 2026 03:11 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mepjv3pbzs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mecblcy4vs2lIt finally arrived 🙂 So happy to be included in this great edition! “Disability and Musicking” edited by Leon de Bruin, Anthea Skinner and Jane Southcott, with a foreword by Dame Evelyn Glennie.07 Feb 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mecblcy4vs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mdo2okpui22lVoice and vibrations experiments with David Bobier and Jim Ruxton at VibraFusionLab in Hamilton. We explored pitch and speed change, and visual projections of my voice while feeling vibrations. More to come soon 🎶30 Jan 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdo2okpui22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mdghtt4cfc2iPosted by Philip Glass27 Jan 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdghtt4cfc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3md4uf3zvis2nJust finished the dress rehearsal for Lord of the Rings with live orchestra and choir. 250 musicians and singers on stage. I am just behind the drums 😅 Premiere in one hour and two performances tomorrow. Join us if you are up for a Tolkien adventure! https://filmharmonique.ca/productions/lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring23 Jan 2026 23:33 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3md4uf3zvis2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3md2dmtjpt225Thank you all who attended my doctoral defense virtually or in person. All went well, the committee members asked interesting questions leading to interesting conversations. It was a great experience! 🎓🍾22 Jan 2026 23:28 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3md2dmtjpt225https://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mcrxj2ustc2nMy doctoral defense is tomorrow! To those who read these words and with whom I worked in these past few years, thank you! This journey would not have been possible without you. If you want to attend, it will be at York University tomorrow, Jan 20, at 2 pm, and online. Contact me for more details.19 Jan 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrxj2ustc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dianekolin.bsky.social/post/3mbzfndtucs2dFinally! 🙂 I just received the approval for my PhD dissertation defense. Save the date: January 20 at 2 pm! It will be hybrid, via Zoom remotely and at York University in person. If you would like to join in person or remotely, let me know, I will send you more details.09 Jan 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:7cjgy7d34ktunt4ardnkmdhf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbzfndtucs2d