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UBC Music scholar, Marina Gallagher’s Final Fantasy is a PhD in ludomusicology

UBC Music scholar, Marina Gallagher’s Final Fantasy is a PhD in ludomusicology

Turning Final Fantasy into a PhD research topic. ⁠UBC PhD candidate in ludomusicology, Marina Gallagher explains how gaming plays a part in her research.⁠

BMus/BEd student, Kristine Choi wins Phoenix Chamber Choirs’ Student Composition Competition

BMus/BEd student, Kristine Choi wins Phoenix Chamber Choirs’ Student Composition Competition

Kristine Choi won for her work, “Herdsman and Weaver” which depicts an ancient Chinese tale through the use of Korean descriptive onomatopoeias.

Announcing the UBC Concerto Competition winners!

Announcing the UBC Concerto Competition winners!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 UBC School of Music Concerto Competition! Open to all music students, the annual competition is an opportunity for young musicians to perform with the UBC Symphony Orchestra.

Remembering Helen Chen Lee

Remembering Helen Chen Lee

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Helen Chen Lee.

Remembering Beth Orson

Remembering Beth Orson

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and Adjunct Professor, Beth Orson.⁠

Harpist, Vivian Chen (MMus ’22) performs at the Christmas with Chor Leoni

Harpist, Vivian Chen (MMus ’22) performs at the Christmas with Chor Leoni

Vancouver harpist Vivian Chen (MMus ’22) brings musical storytelling to Christmas with Chor Leoni

Meet the UBC School of Music’s Quartet-in-Residence!

Meet the UBC School of Music’s Quartet-in-Residence!

The Somerset String Quartet was selected for their expertise and commitment to the excellence of chamber music at the UBC School of Music.

Remembering Marjorie Hougham

Remembering Marjorie Hougham

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marjorie Hougham. Hougham was a long-time member of the piano faculty at the UBC School of Music.

UBC Wall Opera Project is bridging neuroscience and music training

UBC Wall Opera Project is bridging neuroscience and music training

UBC Opera director, Nancy Hermiston part of UBC Wall Opera Project exploring how rigorous opera training sculpts the brain. – The Ubyssey
Image: Anya Anber Ameen

UBC Music Faculty and Alum win Society for Music Theory Publication Awards⁠

UBC Music Faculty and Alum win Society for Music Theory Publication Awards⁠

Leigh VanHandel, Dylan Robinson, and Leslie Tilley win Society for Music Theory Publication Awards!⁠