University of British Columbia Announces New Faculty Appointments including Jonathan Girard as Director of Orchestra and Assistant Professor of Conducting and Ensembles.

University of British Columbia Announces New Faculty Appointments including Jonathan Girard as Director of Orchestra and Assistant Professor of Conducting and Ensembles. Full release at http://www.music.ubc.ca/newsroom/press-releases/ubc-school-of-music-announces-new-faculty-appointments.html Excerpts including specific information regarding Dr. Jonathan Girard: Vancouver, BC ~ The UBC School of Music is pleased to announce appointments of three full-time Assistant Professors: pianist Mark Anderson, conductor Jonathan Girard, and musicologist Hedy Law. Jonathan Girard’s appointment fills an extended vacancy while the other two replace recently retired senior faculty members Jane Coop (piano) and Gregory Butler (musicology). Additionally, Richard Kurth has been reappointed as Director of the UBC School of Music for a second 5-year term. All appointments are effective July 01, 2012. As Orchestra Director, Jonathan Girard will conduct the UBC Symphony Orchestra and teach conducting courses. In the 2012-13 season he will also conduct the UBC Chamber Strings. Jesse Read, former Director of the UBC School of Music and conductor of the UBC Symphony Orchestra is enthusiastic to welcome Girard to UBC. “After many years at the helm of the UBC Symphony Orchestra, it has been a distinct pleasure for me to participate in an intensive year-long search to fill this position and we’re looking forward to his dynamic, inspirational leadership as he assumes the post. Not only does Jonathan Girard bring a wealth of musical experience and creative and imaginative programming to the position, he will begin to interact with colleagues to develop a long-awaited graduate program in instrumental conducting.”

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