UBC Symphony Orchestra

UBC Symphony Orchestra

Join the UBC Symphony Orchestra led by director Jonathan Girard for its opening night! PROGRAM: Jean Coulthard (1908-2000) Introduction and Three Folk Songs (from Canadian Mosaic) Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Suite […]


BPI Family Day 2023

BPI Family Day 2023

Join us for an exciting day filled with fun outdoor activities, scrumptious food, live entertainment, and invaluable networking opportunities. This is the perfect occasion to warmly welcome new members to […]


Place as Lived in the Salish Sea – The Storied Lives of the Southern Resident Killer Whales Webinar

Place as Lived in the Salish Sea – The Storied Lives of the Southern Resident Killer Whales Webinar

In this webinar, through story as pedagogical witnessing, Dr. Sandra Scott, Professor of Teaching, Science & Environmental Education, Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, UBC Sustainability Fellow, will […]


Anderson & Roe Piano Duo

Anderson & Roe Piano Duo

The Chan Centre is celebrating its 25th anniversary with Anderson & Roe Piano Duo! Known for their adrenalized performances, original compositions, and innovative music videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy […]


Kids Take Over UBC!

Kids Take Over UBC!

Kids Take Over UBC is BACK and BIGGER than ever!   This Family Day weekend, kids can play their way across campus at this annual arts & culture festival on Sunday, […]


Moving and Grooving: Musical Rhythm’s Effects on the Brain

Moving and Grooving: Musical Rhythm’s Effects on the Brain

Dr. Jessica Grahn, Director, Human Cognitive and Sensorimotor Core of the Brain and Mind Institute, University of Western Ontario Dr. Grahn was the first researcher to establish the neural link […]


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 […]