Opera on the brain
How does operatic training affect memory, cognitive functioning, and learning? The Wall Opera Project, funded by Peter Wall Institute, has been looking deep inside the brains of UBC opera students to unveil the science behind these changes. / UBC Magazine
UBC Music student Emily Liang named an Eileen Southern Scholar
Emily Liang, MA (2nd-year, Musicology) was recognized at the American Musicological Society Award Ceremony November 10, 2023. Congratulations!
The Cunning Little Vixen sopranos revel in UBC Opera’s rare performance of Janáček’s bittersweet fable
“I think this opera is very human in a way–even if we have animals all around,” says Iguavita in a separate call. “It’s a very honest opera full of human conflict, passion, emotions, obsession, love. So if you let yourself connect with it, you can relate a lot to the fox, a hen, a horse, or many characters that you wouldn’t normally relate to in real life. – The Stir
DMA Student Risa Tonita named a UBC Public Scholar for 2023/24!
UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies feature
Risa Tonita: The pianist’s self: Political action in piano performance as a relational practice
Janna Sailor: From Violinist to Conductor, Pioneering Change Through Music
Janna Sailor (MMus ’08, DMPS ’12) is the Artistic Director of Allegra Chamber Orchestra. “Allegra runs a six-month “composer incubator” program in which female and minority composers are mentored by seasoned composers.” Photo: Michelle Keobke/Diamond’s Edge Photography
Matheus Moraes joins Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony
Matheus Moraes (MMus ’19, DMA Candidate) has been accepted for the Principal Trumpet position with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Matheus is currently studying with Larry Knopp.
Armand Birk selected as Conducting Fellow at Tanglewood Music Centre
Armand will also have an opportunity to conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra as part of this fellowship.
UBC Alum Monica Chen appointed as Assistant Conductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Monica Chen studied Orchestral Conducting with Professor Jonathan Girard.
UBC DMA student Caroline Olsen newest member of Kamloops Symphony Orchestra.
Caroline Olsen is currently studying viola with Assistant Professor Marina Thibeault.
PhD Candidate, Oscar Smith receives Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award.
The UBC Killam Teaching and Service awards recognize faculty members and graduate students for their outstanding teaching, research and service to the community.