Opera Canada: 38 QS for Neil Craighead
The Artist of the Week is Canadian bass-baritone and UBC Student Neil Craighead. /Opera Canada
Highlights, shout-outs, and advice from the Class of 2024
From working with diverse and talented artists to advice on how to forge new connections, UBC Music graduates share their memories and tips for incoming students.
UBC Music Alum, Jaeden Izik-Dzurko wins 1st prize at the 2024 Montreal International Music Competition
Jaeden Izik-Dzurko (MMus ’23) studied with Professor Corey Hamm.
Dr. David Fung appointed as Associate Director, Graduate, UBC School of Music
Dr. Fung is currently Associate Professor, Piano and Chamber Music, at the UBC School of Music and curator at the Chan Center for Performing Arts.
Jaelem Bhate named as PEI Symphony Orchestra’s New Music Director
UBC Alum and faculty member Jaelem Bhate’s (BMus’17, MMus’19) first concert with the PEISO will take place on Oct. 20, 2024 at the Sobey Family Theatre at the Confederation Centre of the Arts.
Introducing new UBC Strings faculty member, Ryan Davis
Ryan Davis will join the School as Assistant Professor, Viola as of July 1, 2024.
Dylan Robinson and Sherryl Sewepagaham win Friends of Canadian Music Award
Associate Professor, Dylan Robinson has selected PhD student Sherryl Sewepagaham to receive support as an emerging artist through this award.
Dr. Hedy Law appointed as Acting Director, UBC School of Music
Dr. Law is currently Associate Professor of Musicology and Associate Director, Graduate at the UBC School of Music. Her appointment is from May 16, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Dr. T. Patrick Carrabré steps down as Director of the School of Music.
Dr. Carrabré will continue his role as a faculty member in the School of Music composition division and as Director of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. His directorship at the School will end May 15. An Acting Director will be announced soon.
Canadian Music Centre awards prizes to UBC Composition students
UBC Composition students Joanne Na, Hope Salmonson, Mark Marinic were awarded prizes from the Canadian Music Centre BC.