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SUMMER FACULTY DISPATCH | Wendy Richman (Director, uclaFLUX; Performance Studies) writes: "I spent a second summer as viola faculty at FOOSA (Fresno Summer Orchestra Academy). Led by Artistic Director Dr. Thomas Loewenheim, this summer`s repertoire for the flagship FOOSA Philharmonic was Ibert`s Ouverture de fête, Bartók`s Miraculous Mandarin Suite, and Strauss`s Alpine Symphony. One of three orchestras in the intensive two-week program at Fresno State University, the FOOSA Philharmonic performs annually at Los Angeles`s Walt Disney Concert Hall and Fresno`s Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall.
Here I am after the June 28 Shaghoian concert with two UCLA performance graduate students attending the festival, Ricky Medina (flute, middle) and Daniel Hernandez (clarinet, right). Undergraduate harpist Brian Molina was also a member of the FOOSA Phil. Notably, Daniel Hernandez was the top prizewinner in the FOOSA Concerto Competition, performing Mozart`s Clarinet Concerto in its entirety earlier in the week! Bravo to all!�"
SUMMER FACULTY DISPATCH | Wendy Richman (Director, uclaFLUX; Performance Studies) writes: "I spent a second summer as viola faculty at FOOSA (Fresno Summer Orchestra Academy). Led by Artistic Director Dr. Thomas Loewenheim, this summer`s repertoire for the flagship FOOSA Philharmonic was Ibert`s Ouverture de fête, Bartók`s Miraculous Mandarin Suite, and Strauss`s Alpine Symphony. One of three orchestras in the intensive two-week program at Fresno State University, the FOOSA Philharmonic performs annually at Los Angeles`s Walt Disney Concert Hall and Fresno`s Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall.
Here I am after the June 28 Shaghoian concert with two UCLA performance graduate students attending the festival, Ricky Medina (flute, middle) and Daniel Hernandez (clarinet, right). Undergraduate harpist Brian Molina was also a member of the FOOSA Phil. Notably, Daniel Hernandez was the top prizewinner in the FOOSA Concerto Competition, performing Mozart`s Clarinet Concerto in its entirety earlier in the week! Bravo to all!�"
SUMMER FACULTY DISPATCH | Jacques Lesure (Global Jazz Studies) shares with us some shots of him playing in Tuscany and Barcelona!
SUMMER FACULTY DISPATCH | Jacques Lesure (Global Jazz Studies) shares with us some shots of him playing in Tuscany and Barcelona!
Watching the World Cup? Tiffany Naiman will break down the halftime show, and what the entertainment means for our culture. Read more, link in bio.
Watching the World Cup? Tiffany Naiman will break down the halftime show, and what the entertainment means for our culture. Read more, link in bio.
SUMMER DISPATCH | Isabelle Ragsac, (Piano Performance BM ‘27) writes: This summer, I had the privilege of attending the Chigiana Global Academy’s Piano Intensive program! I traveled to the beautiful Siena, Italy, participated in lessons and masterclasses with professors from around the world, and nurtured friendships and connections with fellow pianists and coordinators. I’ve left this experience feeling inspired by the music I’ve heard, lessons I’ve learned, and centuries of culture I’ve witnessed.
SUMMER DISPATCH | Isabelle Ragsac, (Piano Performance BM ‘27) writes: This summer, I had the privilege of attending the Chigiana Global Academy’s Piano Intensive program! I traveled to the beautiful Siena, Italy, participated in lessons and masterclasses with professors from around the world, and nurtured friendships and connections with fellow pianists and coordinators. I’ve left this experience feeling inspired by the music I’ve heard, lessons I’ve learned, and centuries of culture I’ve witnessed.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MATTHEW VEST! Our Music Inquiry & Research Librarian has been named UCLA`s 2026 Librarian of the Year by the Librarians Association of UCLA.
The award recognizes excellence in librarianship, celebrating creativity, innovation, leadership, courage, and a commitment to inclusivity. Since 1994, it has honored librarians whose work makes a lasting impact—and we`re proud to see Matthew recognized for his outstanding contributions.
Congratulations, Matthew!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MATTHEW VEST! Our Music Inquiry & Research Librarian has been named UCLA`s 2026 Librarian of the Year by the Librarians Association of UCLA.
The award recognizes excellence in librarianship, celebrating creativity, innovation, leadership, courage, and a commitment to inclusivity. Since 1994, it has honored librarians whose work makes a lasting impact—and we`re proud to see Matthew recognized for his outstanding contributions.
Congratulations, Matthew!
NEW RELEASE: Nick DePinna’s new work “Sentiments of JUSTICE, HUMANITY, COURAGE, and PEACE” takes its name from a 1775 essay printed in the Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser. Focusing on the themes of justice and humanity, the piece draws notes from the classics of Americana that range across two centuries, from the acapella, colonial-era choral hymns to patriotic music of the nineteenth century. Learn more, link in bio.
NEW RELEASE: Nick DePinna’s new work “Sentiments of JUSTICE, HUMANITY, COURAGE, and PEACE” takes its name from a 1775 essay printed in the Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser. Focusing on the themes of justice and humanity, the piece draws notes from the classics of Americana that range across two centuries, from the acapella, colonial-era choral hymns to patriotic music of the nineteenth century. Learn more, link in bio.
SUMMER DISPATCH | Candace Hansen, (Musicology PhD ‘26) writes: I’ve been gigging! Playing drums for Alice Bag Band on her final punk tour at home in LA and on tour in the Midwest and Pacific North West, presented “But I’m A Cheerleader” for Zebulon’s queer film fest, and published an article about the history of On Our Backs for Playgirl Magazine.
SUMMER DISPATCH | Candace Hansen, (Musicology PhD ‘26) writes: I’ve been gigging! Playing drums for Alice Bag Band on her final punk tour at home in LA and on tour in the Midwest and Pacific North West, presented “But I’m A Cheerleader” for Zebulon’s queer film fest, and published an article about the history of On Our Backs for Playgirl Magazine.
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Next up on the feature is Music of Bali! Directed by I. Nyoman Wenten, the ensemble features gamelan music and dance. The Balinese gamelan gong kebyar is famous for its fast tempos, abrupt changes of texture, and brilliantly costumed dancers who act out stories from the Ramayana.
[ETHNOMUSICOLOGY HIGHLIGHT]
Next up on the feature is Music of Bali! Directed by I. Nyoman Wenten, the ensemble features gamelan music and dance. The Balinese gamelan gong kebyar is famous for its fast tempos, abrupt changes of texture, and brilliantly costumed dancers who act out stories from the Ramayana.
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