Dr. Dale Throness

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Biography

Dale Throness, a native of Grande Prairie, Alberta, received early musical training in Winnipeg and later obtained a Master of Music in Voice Performance at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He pursued post-graduate studies at the Vancouver Academy of Music and the Britten Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Aldeburgh, England. Throness has sung numerous operatic roles, including the title role in Mozart’s 'Don Giovanni' and Marcello in 'La Boheme', with renowned directors and conductors. His recent concert engagements include performances with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as part of the Tea & Trumpets series and contributions to festivals featuring works such as Brahms’ lieder and Requiems by Brahms and Faure. He has also performed 'Carmina Burana' several times at the Orpheum Theatre under the direction of Kazuyoshi Akiyama. Alongside his performance career, Mr. Throness teaches voice at the University of British Columbia and Kwantlen College, as well as offering private lessons in voice.

Research Interests

Experience

Sessional Lecturer

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Lectures on voice performance and teaches private voice lessons.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.