Event Category Archives: Music

The Chan Centre Presents Abdullah Ibrahim

Jazz Concert | Nov 19, 7pm |    Any performance from Cape Town’s jazz hero is a journey through a lifetime’s experience; the musical melting pot of his upbringing (gospel and jive, American jazz and classical music, sacred and secular) and the music of his jazz heroes (Ellington and Coltrane amongst them) all skilfully embroidered […]

David Kaplan, Quasi una fantasia

Noon Hour Concert | Nov 22, 12 – 12:50PM   Barnett Hall, UBC School of Music “Quasi una fantasia,” meaning “like a fantasy,” is a solo piano program exploring the intersection between composition and improvisation. It features two works recently written for David by Christopher Cerrone and Anthony Cheung, in which each composer took inspiration […]

UBC Chamber Choir

Nov 22, 7:30   Barnett Hall, UBC School of Music UBC Choirs comprises five student choirs of different sizes and abilities, including the powerful 150-member Choral Union, the exciting and dynamic 40 member University Singers and the 24 member Chamber Choir. All choirs are open to both music majors and non-music majors, with auditions happening […]

5 Piano Fantasy: Star Wars, Harry Potter, Holst

Nov 26, 3pm   Chan Centre 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, […]

UBC Bands A Canadian in Paris – Valerie Whitney horn

DEC 1 at 7:30PM  Chan Centre UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble and UBC Concert Winds combine for a concert exploring the immense influence of Nadia Boulanger on the modern wind band. Assistant Professor of Horn, Valerie Whitney, performs a new wind chamber version of UBC Emeritus Professor of Composition Stephen Chatman’s Concertino for Horn.   

Opera Tea – A Tea to Celebrate the Holiday Season!

03 December 2023 2:00 PM Opera Tea – A Tea to Celebrate the Holiday Season! Old Auditorium, UBC School of Music 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.