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!
Remembering Andrew Dawes, Professor Emeritus of Music
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Dawes, Professor Emeritus of Music. “Andrew Dawes was a giant in the world of classical music. As first violinist of the Orford String Quartet and a faculty member at the UBC School of Music he influenced generations of young musicians and touched the […]
Research and Publication: Finding the Beat: Entrainment, Rhythmic Play, and Social Meaning in Rock Music
Finding the Beat explores humankind’s ability, propensity, and enjoyment in finding the beat in live and recorded experiences of music-making through the lens of entrainment, the human capacity to perceive a beat and to synchronize to it.
Professor Dorothy Chang wins Classical Composer of the Year
Composer and professor Dorothy Chang was nominated for a Juno Award for Classical Composition of the Year for her composition, Flight.
Pandemic project leads to performances for One, Two, Trio
Vancouver trio kicks off Whistler Chamber Music Society’s fall series on Oct. 2 at the Maury Young Arts Centre
Inspired at the Chan kicks off with internationally-acclaimed pianist David Fung
“Inspired at the Chan kicks off with internationally-acclaimed pianist David Fung making his Chan Centre debut”
Remembering Jim Sparks
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Jim Sparks, Adjunct Professor of Choral Conducting. “Jim had a long association with the UBC School of Music, as an alumnus and Adjunct Professor. His gifts as a conductor and music educator positively impacted countless musicians in both professional and educational settings. […]
Introducing Andrea Grant, Lecturer, Vocal Coach
Andrea Grant joins the UBC School of Music as Lecturer, Vocal Coach for the Voice and Opera Division, beginning August 1, 2022.
Introducing Hyejung Jun, Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting
Dr. Hyejung Jun joins the UBC School of Music faculty as Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting, beginning September 1, 2022.
Krisztina Szabó: Artist in Focus
Canadian mezzo Krisztina Szabó shares her thoughts on singing Judith, teaching and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.