‘I Dare You.’ Celebrating Jazz With Terence Blanchard
As part of Jazz Appreciation Month in April, Herb Alpert School of Music’s Blanchard speaks about his work and the future of the artform.
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UCLA lab asks: ‘What does your favorite song taste like?’
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
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
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
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
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
L.A. Sounds Now kicks off Oct. 6 with a talk between Tom Corson of Warner Records and Dean Eileen Strempel.
Afrofuturism: From the Past to the Living Present
For decades, Black creators have been dreaming up alternative futures that celebrate cultures of the African diaspora.
Santa Monica Youth Orchestra’s Symphony of Belonging
Shabnam Fasa and Julius Reder Carlson have created a space where music helps children bridge economic and cultural boundaries.
Student’s original song featured in new film on Amazon
A Q&A with Sophia Bacino, who is entering her second year at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
In memoriam: Paul Reale, 77, professor, pianist and prolific composer
He began teaching at UCLA in 1969 and retired in 2004. In 1995, he received the Charles and Harriet Luckman Award for Distinguished Teaching.
UCLA receives $2.9 million for fine arts scholarships from late philanthropist Elaine Krown Klein
There have been 225 recipients of the scholarships since 1989. Another 13 recipients will begin their studies in the fall.
UCLA Library’s online publishing of music scores makes history
The open access project, part of a collaboration with the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra, is the largest for contemporary musical works in the world.
CAP UCLA reimagines 2020–21 season for COVID-19 realities
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance moves to an online stage, focusing on rebuilding financial stability for artists.
Carlos Santana to address UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music graduates, June 19
The 10-time Grammy-winning artist has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and has produced countless chart-topping hits.
Pete Townshend of The Who and Rachel Fuller give to UCLA for scholarships, concerts
The gift will support Herb Alpert School of Music cello students and UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance.
Music is the soundtrack of her life, and now she’s in the ‘American Idol’ Top 20
Undergraduate Sophia James reflects on her experiences at UCLA and on the hit show.
Quick Take: A World of Music
A project showcasing 58 UCLA-held collections of field recordings opens a window to a multitude of global music traditions.
March 1: UCLA American Jewish Music Festival
The music school will host the celebration of Jewish music and culture in in the Schoenberg Music Building.