UBC Music Undergraduate Student Association
Telus Studio Centre
Statements:
To MUSA From The Protest:
“With great regret, I have advised by letter the UBC Senate and President that I am returning my Honourary degree (LLD 1997) to protest in the strongest terms available to me.”
-David Lemon, Health Arts Society, Founder
“This is not a simple administrative decision, having been made with due consideration but clearly lacks oversight for human health and safety. In addition, it seems educational and cultural values and individual and collective commitment to enduring traditions that make great institutions were overlooked.”
-Jesse Read, Former Director of UBC School of Music (1996-2007)
“The decibel level of a large ensemble in the Telus space is MUCH higher than that of a typical chamber ensemble in the same space. Furthermore, commercial recordings in the large hall would cease. The UBC Symphony and Choirs' recordings have earned 3 Western Canadian Music Awards, many WCMA nominations and 3 JUNO nominations. Why destroy precious prestige to UBC?”
-Dr. Stephen Chatman, Professor Emeritus, Former Head of Composition at UBC School of Music
Current Students and Alumni Saying:
“I learned how to project and change my sound to fill a large acoustic space: a skill that is impossible to practice in smaller rooms.”
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“I believe [rehearsing in the Chan Shun Concert Hall] is one of the main attractors for future students considering pursuing music at UBC.”
“This move seems to reiterate that student ensembles are seen as an unprofitable/inconvenient extracurricular, rather than a group of professionals in training.”
“I would be upset if I were paying to attend a university with a world-class concert hall, only to be kept steps away in a venue that’s acoustically worse than the halls of much smaller institutions.”
“I am now a professional orchestral musician and can link my comfort on stage directly to rehearsals at the Chan.”
“The Chan Shun Concert Hall is on the UBC campus and should therefore first and foremost be a resource for the UBC students and faculty.“
“It’s disappointing to see the university prioritize profit over its paying students.”
Hi there!
Welcome to the UBC Music Undergraduate Student Association - or as we like to call it, MUSA! We are a rotating team of undergraduate music majors who are passionate about making the School of Music a more visible, inter-connected, and inclusive place.
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If you are a new student, welcome! We’re so glad to have you.
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If you are a returning student, welcome back! It’s good to see you again.
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We’re looking forward to meeting new people, making beautiful music, and having a really good time!
