High Notes

A Spanish Hour? reimagines French one-act opera with a playful queer lens

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

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.

PhD Student, Sherryl Sewepagaham awarded 2024 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

PhD Student, Sherryl Sewepagaham awarded 2024 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Sherryl’s research is focused on revitalizing the Cree language through Indigenous songs and examining gender within Cree traditions. Sherryl is studying with Associate Professor Dr. Dylan Robinson xwélmexw (Stó:lō/Skwah).

UBC DMA Candidate Matthew-John Knights selected as Symphony Nova Scotia’s fifth Maria Anna Mozart Award Recipient

UBC DMA Candidate Matthew-John Knights selected as Symphony Nova Scotia’s fifth Maria Anna Mozart Award Recipient

The Maria Anna Mozart Award supports the work of Canadian women and non-binary composers. Matthew-John Knights’ original composition will premiere with Symphony Nova Scotia during the 2025/26 concert season. They are studying with Professor Dorothy Chang.

Pride Special: Presenting authentically, without fear by Vancouver Opera

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)

Photo of Pat Carrabre in lobby of the Chan Centre. He is wearing a suite with blue frames glasses.

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

Opera Canada: 38 QS for Neil Craighead

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

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.

Dr. David Fung appointed as Associate Director, Graduate, UBC School of Music

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

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.