Music on the Brain is a new series of early-evening concerts at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH). Bringing live music to the DMCBH community, the series celebrates the connection between music and brain health.
Join us for the inaugural Music on the Brain holiday concert, featuring live musical performances by UBC Voice Performance student Sienna Fetigan, accompanied by collaborative pianist Isabelle Börsig. Matthew Leung and Kyler Pressman Cyna, PhD students from Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell’s lab, will also be highlighting neuroscience research that explores music’s influence on the brain and wellbeing.
Enjoy an evening of music, holiday cheer and light refreshments while discovering the fascinating connections between music and the brain.
Register for free
Schedule:
- 4:00 PM – Doors open
- 4:45 PM – Opening remarks and trainee presentation
- 5:00 PM – Live musical performances
- 6:00 PM – Mingling and refreshments
Featured performers:
Sienna Fetigan
Sienna is a first-year Voice Performance student at UBC’s School of Music with a passion for music and musical theatre. Her stage experience includes productions with Arts Club Theatre Company and Arts Umbrella, as well as performances with Perry Ehrlich’s ShowStoppers at community events across Vancouver. She looks forward to sharing her love of music and its power to connect and inspire.
Isabelle Börsig
Isabelle is a Vancouver-based collaborative pianist and piano teacher who is passionate about making music with others. She performs regularly with singers, instrumentalists and choirs, and brings her experience as an event pianist to ceremonies, receptions and special occasions.