Madeline Hildebrand
Piano and Piano Pedagogy
Teaching Assistant Professor
Acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker describes Madeline Hildebrand as “an extraordinary artist whose communicative skills convey the essence of all that she plays. Her pianism is of the highest level, and she has an instinctive understanding of beautiful sound.”
Dr. Madeline Hildebrand is a versatile pianist, soloist, and collaborator across Canada and the US. She has appeared in concert with Philip Glass (Winnipeg New Music Festival), the Kronos Quartet (Mass MoCA), with Yarn/Wire (DiMenna Center, New York), and as a soloist for the Music Toronto COSE series.
Madeline is a founding member of the touring ensemble, Fierbois, represented by Prairie Debut. Their debut album Sing to Me Again, released on the Leaf Music label, has been met with critical acclaim topping Spotify and Apple Music’s new release classical lists. Madeline regularly tours with Brandon University faculty ensemble Trio Joya having recently performed in the Netherlands, Ireland, Armenia, Georgia, and Portugal. Madeline is a vigorous advocate for bringing classical music to rural communities and homes as evidenced by her solo tours with Home Routes, GroupMuse (NYC), and Living Room Live. Madeline and her infectious enthusiasm for making music has appeared as an adjudicator at over 30 festivals across Canada.
As an educator, Madeline has taught at Brandon University, Canadian Mennonite University, the University of Manitoba, and Stony Brook University. She recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance at Stony Brook University, NY, where she was named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Baron Prize for career advancement. She is thrilled to contribute to MUN’s creative community.