The UBC Early Music Ensemble is a mixed instrumental/vocal ensemble specializing in the performance of music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. Image: A Musical Company, Gerard van Kuijl, ca. 1651
Magical realms, lightsabers, and distant planets come together for this exciting concert featuring students from the UBC School of Music. Experience the symphonic grandeur of five pianos in selections of music from Star Wars and Harry Potter, as well as Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”. Pianists: Fergus Kwan, Hamilton Lau, Christine Ngai, Vivienne Thamrin, Daniel Tong […]
The UBC Early Music Ensemble is a mixed instrumental/vocal ensemble specializing in the performance of music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. Image: Lady Playing a Lute; Bartolomeo Veneto and workshop (Italian, died 1531, active 1502 – 1531); about 1530; Oil on panel; 55.9 × 41.3 cm (22 × 16 1/4 in.); 78.PB.221
Director: Dr. Paolo Bortolussi The Contemporary Players Ensemble is a dynamic and eclectic program of music featuring world-renown contemporary masterworks, as well as newly commissioned works by UBC composers.
Join us for an exciting evening of music from the UBC Strings Program! Music by Edward Top, Dvořák, and the world premiere of Duality for violin/guitar soloist and string orchestra by UBC Music student Jack Campbell. Jack Campbell, violin/guitar
UBC Bands Concert Winds Jaelem Bhate conductor Symphonic Wind Ensemble Robert Taylor conductor UBC Bands is distinguished by their high level of performance, creative thematic programming, and commitment to contemporary music through commissions, premieres, and composer residencies. PROGRAM: Adam Schoenberg Rise Viet Cuong Lasting Light Jaelem Bhate Therefore, I Am (World Premiere) Jocelyn Morlock Ned the Neck […]
Celebrate the holiday season with UBC Opera! This beloved tradition features festive, jubilant music from around the world. The Ensemble will decorate the Old Auditorium and sing songs of joy, just for you.
UBC Jazz Ensemble New Director Benjamin Henriques will lead the UBC Jazz Ensemble through a fabulous program of big band classics to contemporary jazz pieces. Image: Takumi Hayashi
Paolo Bortolussi, director The UBC Contemporary Players present a program of collaborative works created in response the Belkin Gallery’s current exhibition, of artist Carole Itter’s works: “Only when I’m Hauling Water do I wonder if I’m getting any Stronger” The concert features music by UBC Professor of Composition Dorothy Chang and UBC Professor of Ethnomusicology Michael Tenzer. Admission is free and open […]
UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard conductor The UBC Symphony Orchestra (UBCSO) is a 90-member full symphony orchestra that performs symphonic works from the 18th century to the present day. It presents six regular concerts each academic year at the world-class Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and gives special performances both on and off campus.
UBC Choirs University Singers Graeme Langager conductor UBC Choral Union Hyejung Jun conductor The award-winning UBC Choirs presents a powerful program of music featuring the beautiful voices of the University Singers, Choral Union, and Vox and Oriana choirs. Vancouver Brass Orchestra Formed in 2019, VBO is a professional large brass ensemble collective in Vancouver, comprised of Vancouver’s top brass-playing […]
where code and music meet UBC Music students perform electroacoustic music using computer instruments and audio/video processes. Students control these instruments and processes through gesture tracking of traditional instruments, dance, piano or string performance, or by using webcams, Kinects, Wiis, accelerometers, game controls, custom circuits, Arduinos, iPhones, iPads, or other tablets. Student presentations are for […]