UBC Lecturer of Music Theory, Dr. Robert Komaniecki goes viral after ranking every single Disney animated film song
Dr. Komaniecki talks to Gloria Macarenko about how he ranked every song in the Disney animated film library and the reaction he’s been getting to his list. / CBC News
A Spanish Hour? reimagines French one-act opera with a playful queer lens
An all-out cast helps bring to life, UBC Associate Professor J. Patrick Raftery’s vision for the story of rotating affairs, all set on a Toronto patio.
From UBC graduate student to Professor Emeritus, Dr. Terence Dawson retires from UBC School of Music
We caught up with Dr. Dawson to chat about his mentors, learning Rzewski’s ‘De Profundis’ and the joy of experiencing his students’ performances.
Pride Special: Presenting authentically, without fear by Vancouver Opera
We are thrilled to share this wonderful conversation with Vancouver Opera and Baritone and UBC Professor, J. Patrick Raftery, and Canadian Tenor, Spencer Britten (BMus ’15, MMus ’17). /Credit: Vancouver Opera. Photos: J. Patrick Raftery (By Karolina Turek) and Spencer Britten (By Jeremy Knowles Photography)
Vancouver Chamber Choir set to premiere T. Patrick Carrabré’s Histoires des Métis in Longhouse concert
The title of the upcoming show, Stories of the Land will also feature a premiere by Vancouver Chamber Choir composer-in-residence Andrew Balfour and works by UBC Music PhD Student Sherryl Sewepagaham, UBC Music Alum Alex Vollant, and Russell Wallace. /stir magazine
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.