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
Classical music: VYSO looks to its past and future for 95th birthday celebration
“At a time when music education in public schools faces alarming cuts, the role of the VYSO has never been more important. As students move through our four orchestras, they don’t just grow as musicians — they grow into thoughtful, engaged, and compassionate individuals, shaped by the kind of artistic training that helps build a better world.” ~ Jonathan Girard, UBC Director of Orchestral Activities/ Vancouver Sun
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.
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.
Meet UBC Music alum Albert Chan!
“A formal skill set in the theory, history, and fundamental concepts of music has allowed me to interact with other artists (both musical and non-musical) in positive ways.” – Albert Chan (BA ’13, BEd ’14)
All-female festivELLE devotes event to Jocelyn Morlock and her advocacy for mental health
The Allegra Chamber Orchestra, conducted by UBC Music alum Janna Sailor, and Astrolabe Musik Theatre perform Morlock’s music as well as music by her mentees UBC Music alumni Mari Alice Conrad, Holly Winter, and Sasha Kow. Stir
Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra’s Summer Concert Series has a few surprises in store
Janna Sailor (MMus ’08, DMPS ’12) will conduct the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra in the premieres of several new works as part of its Summer Concert Series, including ‘Ripple, Pitch, Rise, Ritual’ by Vancouver composer Robyn Jacob (BMus ’11). Stir
INTERVIEW | Composer Cris Derksen Talks About Nîpîy’s Songwalks, A Concert With Amadeus Choir
Cree cellist and composer Cris Derksen (BMus ’07) will premiere their work, A Prayer for Water/Mass for Nîpîy, about Indigenous water sovereignty at the season finale concert of the Amadeus Choir. Kathleen Allan (BMus ’11) is the Artistic Director and Conductor of Amadeus. LudwigVan/Photo by Tanja-Tiziana
UBC Symphony Orchestra visits Germany in first ever European tour
The UBC Symphony Orchestra and University of Stuttgart Academic Orchestra reunite in Germany
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.