Student musicians join Arturo O’Farrill, Cornel West and Mariachi Los Camperos on stage June 7, 2022 The concert celebrated more than 30 years of intercultural musical partnership between UCLA and Mexico.
New online concert series brings Jewish music to audiences everywhere May 25, 2022 “Secret Chord Concerts” will feature musicians representing a broad range of styles, heritages and histories.
Venue change: May 13 concert with Cornel West, Arturo O’Farrill and Mariachi Los Camperos moved to Royce Hall May 10, 2022 RSVPs for the previous location will be honored for the free concert, which will take place on campus at UCLA.
Cornel West to deliver UC Regents’ Lecture at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music April 29, 2022 The lecture, which will be held Wednesday, May 11, at 5 p.m., is free and open to the public.
Reassessing the legacy of Jewish filmmaker Hugo Haas April 28, 2022 Michael Beckerman will deliver the inaugural Lowell Milken Lecture in Jewish Music on May 3. The event is free and open to the public.
With $5 million from Herb Alpert Foundation, UCLA to introduce state-of-the-art music practice rooms March 31, 2022 Construction is set to begin this summer for the 46 practice rooms, which have not been fully refurbished in nearly 70 years.
In memoriam: Barbara Morrison, 72, jazz singer and UCLA voice teacher March 28, 2022 The vocalist, who taught at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, enjoyed teaching and giving back to the community.
UCLA poised to become a world leader in hip-hop studies March 28, 2022 Building on decades of scholarship, the new Hip Hop Initiative will highlight the local and global impact of this Black art form.
Sending love, strength and Beethoven to Odesa March 9, 2022 As residents brace for Russian attacks, UCLA pianist Inna Faliks celebrates the city of her birth with an online performance.
Cheryl Keyes hits the right notes with Smithsonian anthology of rap music January 25, 2022 Keyes, a professor of ethnomusicology and global jazz studies at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, helped select music for the collection.
Professor’s opera about veterans and mental health to screen at film festival October 27, 2021 Kenneth Wells’ libretto for “Veteran Journeys” explores the trauma of war, family conflicts, homelessness recovery and hope.
Artist Ellen Reid’s SOUNDWALK re-imagines what a UCLA tour could be September 27, 2021 The free app accompanies people through a public artwork that uses music to animate the campus's environment.
‘Zoom for the piano’ helps professor record new CD during pandemic August 31, 2021 Inna Faliks collaborated with six UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music faculty on “Reimagine: Beethoven & Ravel.”
Inna Faliks: Music, history and identity May 27, 2021 The renowned concert pianist and UCLA professor reflects on how music helped her connect more deeply with her Jewish heritage.
Staff news: Joanie Harmon awarded for writing on jazz and television May 11, 2021 Her interview with musician Gene Cipriano honored by Los Angeles Press Club.
What to read, watch or listen to during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 3, 2021 AAPI faculty and staff at UCLA recommend media that provide insights into history, culture, struggle and contributions.
Q&A with Farzad Amoozegar, director of Iranian music program April 28, 2021 His appointment represents the continued partnership between the school of music and the Farhang Foundation.
8 UCLA professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences April 22, 2021 The academy is one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies.
UCLA lab asks: ‘What does your favorite song taste like?’ March 18, 2021 The PEER Lab will host a series of free virtual events beginning April 29.
Musicologist Shana Redmond contributes to award-nominated documentary about Harlem and music February 25, 2021 Redmond lent her voice to a four-part documentary series called “By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of ‘Godfather of Harlem.’”
UCLA launches Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience December 3, 2020 The center, formed thanks to a $6.75 million gift, will foster artistic creativity, scholarship, performance and cultural expression.
Armenian chamber music album was co-conceived by UCLA professor November 12, 2020 Faculty member Movses Pogossian played a lead role in developing the new collection of works by composer Tigran Mansurian.
UCLA faculty couple leaves nearly $9 million for psychology, music and other programs September 24, 2020 The late Bernice Wenzel and Wendell “Jeff” Jeffrey, both UCLA professors, were well known for their longtime commitment to the university.
Industry leaders to discuss future of music business in UCLA virtual event series September 15, 2020 L.A. Sounds Now kicks off Oct. 6 with a talk between Tom Corson of Warner Records and Dean Eileen Strempel.
Student’s original song featured in new film on Amazon August 19, 2020 A Q&A with Sophia Bacino, who is entering her second year at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.