‘I Dare You.’ Celebrating Jazz With Terence Blanchard April 12, 2021 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.
Happenings for April 2021 April 5, 2021 A Bruin guide to some of this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
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.
Happenings for March 2021 March 2, 2021 A Bruin guide to some of this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
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.’”
Happenings for February 2021 February 1, 2021 A Bruin guide to some of this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
Happenings for January 2021 January 11, 2021 A Bruin guide to some of this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
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.
Happenings for November November 1, 2020 A Bruin guide to some of this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
Happenings for October October 5, 2020 A Bruin guide to some of this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
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.
Afrofuturism: From the Past to the Living Present September 3, 2020 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 September 3, 2020 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 August 19, 2020 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 August 12, 2020 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 July 29, 2020 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 July 23, 2020 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 June 24, 2020 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 June 8, 2020 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 May 12, 2020 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 April 22, 2020 Undergraduate Sophia James reflects on her experiences at UCLA and on the hit show.
Quick Take: A World of Music April 1, 2020 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 February 27, 2020 The music school will host the celebration of Jewish music and culture in in the Schoenberg Music Building.