Dr. Elizabeth Volpé Bligh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Volpé Bligh is an accomplished harpist and educator with significant experience in both performance and teaching. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Bachelor of Music program, she served as Principal Harpist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for 35 years and has played with the National Ballet Canada Orchestra. Elizabeth has participated in numerous master classes and taught at various esteemed institutions including the Vancouver Academy of Music and UBC. She has also chaired committees at significant harp congresses and was instrumental in founding the Canadian International Summer Harp Institute. Her performance repertoire includes concerto performances, chamber music, and recordings for major events and albums. Elizabeth's students have achieved notable accolades, and she continues to impact aspiring musicians through private lessons and workshops. Her written contributions to notable harp journals and publications further underscore her commitment to the art of harp music and education.

Research Interests

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.