The Birds by Yvette Nolan

The Birds by Yvette Nolan

UBC Theatre and Film present The Birds, by Yvette Nolan, directed by Michelle Olson. Two humans seeking freedom and a better way of life travel to the land of the […]


UBC Windfest!

UBC Windfest!

UBC School of Music WindFest returns! We are thrilled to present clarinettist, Chad Burrow (University of Michigan) as our featured artist. ALSO FEATURING UBC WOODWIND FACULTY: Brenda Fedoruk flute Christie Reside flute Paolo Bortolussi  flute […]


UBC Brassfest!

UBC Brassfest!

UBC School of Music BrassFest! returns! We are thrilled to present world-renowned hornist and brass pedagogue, Gail Williams, as our featured artist. Join us this year as we celebrate our 10th annual festival, with masterclasses, […]


UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa  | Conductor […]


UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa  | Conductor […]


UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa  | Conductor […]


UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

UBC Opera: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Based on the play by William Shakespeare SINGSPIEL IN THREE ACTS SUNG IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Otto Nicolai | Composer Salomon Hermann Mosenthal | Librettist UBC Opera Ensemble Norbert Baxa  | Conductor […]


UBC Choirs: Colour & Light
Graeme Langager, conductor

UBC Choirs

University Singers, Choral Union Graeme Langager, Director of Choral Activities Hyejung Jun, Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting The award-winning UBC Choirs presents a powerful program of music featuring the beautiful voices […]


Wednesday Noon Hours: Infamy Too!

Wednesday Noon Hours: Infamy Too!

Infamy Too! are committed to exploring the possibilities of the contemporary percussion duo repertoire. Julia Chien and Aaron Graham seek out programs which highlight innovative aspects in instrumentation, expressive potential of the medium, and […]


Wednesday Noon Hours: Ingrid Chiang, bassoon & Risa Tonita, piano

Wednesday Noon Hours: Ingrid Chiang, bassoon & Risa Tonita, piano

A celebration of Taiwanese-American composer Chihchun Chi-sun Lee 李志純. PROGRAM Gín–á Koa, Taiwanese Children’s Songs 臺灣囝仔歌 for Bassoon and Piano (2021/2022) Diversities “多彩”組曲 for Bassoon and Piano (2021/2022) All music by Chihchun […]


Wednesday Noon Hours: Jeremy Brown, saxophone

Wednesday Noon Hours: Jeremy Brown, saxophone

Improviser and saxophonist, Jeremy Brown performs an innovative and interactive program with music by Keith Hamel, Robert Pritchard, Laurie Radford, and more. PROGRAM Keith Hamel Fever for alto saxophone, interactive electronics and […]


UBC Opera: The Florentine Straw Hat

UBC Opera: The Florentine Straw Hat

FARSA MUSICALE IN FOUR ACTS SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Nino Rota composer Nino Rota, Ernesta Rota Rinaldi librettists UBC Opera Ensemble UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard conductor Nancy Hermiston director The Florentine Straw […]


UBC Opera: The Florentine Straw Hat

UBC Opera: The Florentine Straw Hat

FARSA MUSICALE IN FOUR ACTS SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Nino Rota composer Nino Rota, Ernesta Rota Rinaldi librettists UBC Opera Ensemble UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard conductor Nancy Hermiston director The Florentine Straw […]


UBC Opera: The Florentine Straw Hat

UBC Opera: The Florentine Straw Hat

FARSA MUSICALE IN FOUR ACTS SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Nino Rota composer Nino Rota, Ernesta Rota Rinaldi librettists UBC Opera Ensemble UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard conductor Nancy Hermiston director The Florentine Straw […]


UBC Opera: The Florentine Straw Hat

UBC Opera: The Florentine Straw Hat

FARSA MUSICALE IN FOUR ACTS SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES Nino Rota composer Nino Rota, Ernesta Rota Rinaldi librettists UBC Opera Ensemble UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard conductor Nancy Hermiston director The Florentine Straw […]


UBC Choirs, Graeme Langager, Director

UBC Choirs: Love Letters

University Singers, Choral Union Graeme Langager conductor Hyejung Jun conductor, Choral Union The award-winning UBC Choirs presents a powerful program of romantic poetry in song featuring the beautiful voices of the University Singers […]


UBC Bands: Songs and Changes

UBC Bands: Songs and Changes

The music of Jodi Proznick feat. JUNO award winning bassist with Concert Winds, Symphonic Winds, and solo guest artist, Jodi Proznick. Symphonic Wind Ensemble  Jaelem Bhate conductor Concert Winds Jaelem Bhate conductor Josh Rauw, Benjamin […]


UBCSO; Mahler Performance

UBC Symphony Orchestra

UBC Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Girard, conductor UBC’s renowned student orchestra performs symphonic music from classical to contemporary repertoire. Programme to be announced. About UBC Symphony Orchestra


UBC Bands: Heroes & Villains Within

UBC Bands: Heroes & Villains Within

Symphonic Wind Ensemble  Jaelem Bhate conductor Concert Winds Jaelem Bhate conductor Josh Rauw, Benjamin Vanderkruk, Maggie Whiteman Graduate Assistant Conductors   PROGRAMME Michael Giacchino/arr. Murtha The Incredibles Kim Archer In the Gathering Dark Roshanne Etezady Negative Split […]


Wednesday Noon Hours: Saxophilia Quartet

Wednesday Noon Hours: Saxophilia Quartet

Julia Nolan, soprano saxophone, Kris Covlin, alto saxophone, David Branter, tenor saxophone, and Colin MacDonald, baritone saxophone, perform music from standard repertoire of classical saxophone quartet, to contemporary music, to jazz arrangements and lighter […]


Wednesday Noon Hours: Duo Concertante

Wednesday Noon Hours: Duo Concertante

Outstanding musicians, champions of new Canadian music, visionary artistic directors, and inspiring mentors, Duo Concertante have forged a musical legacy and strive to provoke thought and engagement through music in […]


Wednesday Noon Hours: Echoes and Embers

Wednesday Noon Hours: Echoes and Embers

Clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester and pianist David Fung present a program tittled “Echoes and Embers” exploring the intimate relationship between clarinet and piano. A concert conceived to be performed in its entirety without interruptions or applause between […]


Wednesday Noon Hours: The Giving Shapes

Wednesday Noon Hours: The Giving Shapes

The Giving Shapes is a collaborative project between UBC Music Alumni Elisa Thorn (BMus ’11), harp/vocals and Robyn Jacob (BMus ’11) piano/vocals. Their project triangulates aspects of new music, creative music, and song-writing, combining […]


Wednesday Noon Hours: Ensemble Made in Canada

Wednesday Noon Hours: Ensemble Made in Canada

Juno award-winning piano quartet, Ensemble Made in Canada (EMIC) has performed for Winnipeg Virtuosi, Montreal Pro Musica, SUNY New Paltz, Stratford Music Festival, Ottawa Chamberfest, Parry Sound Festival of the […]


Rage and Love, Or What It Means (For Me) to be a Playwright

Rage and Love, Or What It Means (For Me) to be a Playwright

In the series Writer in Residence at Green College Colleen Murphy, Playwright; and Writer in Residence at Green College Coach House, Green College, UBC Tuesday, January 17, 5-6:30 pm, with […]