At the turn of the century, Marina Gallagher was a young piano student who played a lot of video games between piano lessons. The Final Fantasy series was her favourite.
Jan 23, 2023
The University of British Columbia welcomes T. Patrick Carrabré as the new director of the school of music. An internationally renowned composer, teacher, and media personality, Carrabré will assume the role starting July 1.
Apr 3, 2019
The UBC Opera Ensemble is more relevant than ever, thanks largely to a strong vision.
Jun 23, 2014 - by Hilary Thomson
Music is supposed to make you move, but UBC’s Laptop Orchestra takes it to a whole other level.
Apr 7, 2014 - by Basil Waugh
Fifty years after the Beatles swept North America, a UBC music expert explains their enduring magical mystery.
Feb 5, 2014
Nancy Hermiston, Sherrill Grace, and James Kimmins are among members of the UBC community who have been appointed to the Order of Canada.
Jan 2, 2014
Preliminary findings suggest that students respond well to the multi-tasking required for opera.
May 30, 2013
UBC researchers have launched a study to explore why learning-disabled students shine in the University’s demanding opera program. The study, called Libretti of Learning, will be presented at Congress, a national gathering of 7,000 researchers that begins June 1 in Victoria.
Four University of British Columbia professors, four alumni and two honorary degree recipients have been named to the Order of Canada, one of Canada’s highest civilian honours.
Jan 2, 2013
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