UBC Professor Emerita, Dr. Vera Micznik awarded the Golden Mahler Award
Dr. Vera Micznik served as a Professor of Musicology at the School of Music until her retirement in 2014, and is a leading scholar in the field of Gustav Mahler.
UBC Alumnus Jaelem Bhate receives Jean-Marie Beaudet Award in Orchestra Conducting
Jaelem Bhate (BMus’17, MMus’19) is a conductor, composer and Music Director of the Prince Edward Island Symphony. While at UBC, Jaelem studied with Dr. Jonathan Girard and later served as interim director of orchestras and bands. / Canada Council of the Arts Photo: Darrell Theriault
James Fankhauser (1939 – 2025)
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of UBC Professor Emeritus and former Director of the UBC University Singers, James Fankhauser.
Breath, Brass and Belonging: The Vancouver Brass Collective’s thriving music community
We caught up with UBC alumni—VBC creator Dasa Silhova (BMus’19, MM’20) and director Jaelem Bhate (BMus’17, MMus’19)—to explore the Collective’s vision and their newly released album Acoustic Alloy.
Dr. Hedy Law appointed as Director, UBC School of Music
“I am deeply honoured to assume this leadership role for the UBC School of Music community.” Dr. Law’s appointment as Director starts July 1, 2025 after serving a year as Acting Director.
Concert review: Jack M Campbell (violin) (BMus ’24), Alexis Fletcher (dancer)
UBC Music alum “Jack M Campbell’s Sounding Bombe: Enigma Project concludes its UK tour at the Brighton Fringe on June 3 […] the prodigiously gifted young violinist will be presenting his work at the Edinburgh Fringe on 18 August 2025 at the Surgeons’ Hall, Stephenson Theatre. Be prepared to have your mind blown by Sounding Bombe.” / The Strad
Spencer Britten marks Asian Heritage Month and Pride Month with recital Memoirs of a Gaysian
Chinese-Canadian tenor and UBC alum Spencer Britten (BMus’15, MMus’17) is set to debut their recital Memoirs of a Gaysian at the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto on May 27. / Yujia Huang for the Ubyssey
Honour Dr. Bob Pritchard and Dr. Keith Hamel’s Legacy
This new award in music technology and new media will provide students with the incentive to explore bold ideas, take creative risks, and shape the future of music and performance.
UBC Professor Keith Hamel retires from the UBC School of Music
We caught up with Professor Hamel to hear how progressive rock music ignited his passion for computer music, and to learn what continues to excite him about the evolving world of music technology.
How recession pop music may be making a comeback
Host Gloria Macarenko sits down with UBC Professor of Musicology, David Metzer, to learn how an economic downturn can influence music./ CBC On the Coast