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SUMMARY:MAKAM DELTA: A Musical Odyssey from Armenia to Appalachia
DESCRIPTION:A Musical Odyssey from Armenia to Appalachia. A 90-minute concert experience featuring original compositions from Raffi Joe Wartanian’s forthcoming album MAKAM DELTA\, performed by the Sér Ensemble (oud\, violin\, guitar\, bass\, and percussion). The program merges Armenian folk traditions\, modal jazz\, flamenco\, rebetiko\, Appalachian bluegrass\, and improvisation\, tracing innovative connections between music of the Mediterranean and the Americas. The concert also incorporates brief reflections on the oud\, cultural influences\, thematic considerations (composition\, diaspora\, intercultural dialogue)\, and occasional poetic interventions\, cultivating an engaging and inclusive experience. \nRaffi Joe Wartanian & the Sér Ensemble unite oud\, violin\, guitar\, bass\, and percussion to paint a sonic soundscape where the Appalachian Mountains slope into the Mediterranean Sea. Led by composer\, writer\, and educator Raffi Joe Wartanian\, the ensemble—featuring percussionist TJ Troy\, guitarist Alexy Yeghikian\, violinist Shant Tanielian\, and bassist Felix Kochendorfer—draws from Armenian folk\, modal jazz\, flamenco\, rebetiko\, and poetry. Backed by producer Gaby Moreno\, Levantine Music\, and the UCLA Armenian Music Program among others\, the artists showcase virtuosic improvisations\, innovative compositions\, and video projections of nature to evoke the sense of reflection\, wonder\, and discovery that inspired this project. \nListen here for a sneak peak of the album!  \n“Through his fresh approach to the ancient oud\, Raffi Joe Wartanian exudes dexterity\, nuance\, and compositional finesse. His music organically traverses genres with a subtle ease and fluency\, often intertwining multiple traditions and influences in a way that feels cohesive\, authentic\, and innovative. In doing so\, he not only honors the oud’s rich history\, but also expands its possibilities. With MAKAM DELTA\, his new album of oud compositions\, he has moved the music and instrument forward to new frontiers.” -Ara Dinkjian\, oud master
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/armenian-americana-a-musical-odyssey-from-armenia-to-appalachia/
LOCATION:Schoenberg Hall\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music Alive in the Archive: Legacy and Promise -- 65 Years of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-day celebration of the 65th anniversary of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive. The event will feature a symposium\, workshops\, and concerts. International\, national\, and local archivists\, alumni\, faculty\, and community members will come together to explore the history and evolving role of ethnomusicological archives in preserving and sustaining musical traditions. \nThe event is also in celebration of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. \nSaturday’s featured guest artists will be LA’s 33 Strings\, who will lead a Japanese music workshop\, and Kinnara Gagaku\, who will present a gagaku concert. Kinnara Gagaku was taught for more than 35 years by Suenobu Togi\, a former musician of the Japanese Imperial Court who directed UCLA Ethnomusicology’s Music of Japan Ensemble from 1961 to 1993. Professor Robert Garfias\, who founded the Music of Japan Ensemble at UCLA in 1958\, will introduce the concert. \nSunday’s featured guest artists will be Masanga Marimba\, led by UCLA Ethnomusicology alumnus Dr. Ric Alviso. Masanga Marimba will lead both a workshop and the Sunday evening concert. \nEstablished in 1961\, the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive is a world-renowned research archive dedicated to the study of musical traditions from around the globe. The Archive’s collection of more than 160\,000 audio\, video\, print\, and photographic items documents musical expressions throughout the world and includes unique field recordings as well as rare commercial recordings. As part of UCLA’s Department of Ethnomusicology\, the Archive preserves and makes accessible over 60 years’ worth of audio and video recordings of the department’s famed concerts and also of lectures by legendary scholars and performers\, ranging from Mantle Hood to Ravi Shankar to Dizzy Gillespie. In addition to preservation and access\, the Archive offers a wide range of research\, outreach\, and educational services. From international scholars to local community members and UCLA students and faculty\, the Archive is recognized locally and internationally as an important center of ethnomusicological research and discovery. \nSponsored by The UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance\, the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive\, the UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology\, and the Dean’s Office\, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/music-alive-in-the-archive-legacy-and-promise-65-years-of-the-ucla-ethnomusicology-archive-2/
LOCATION:Lani Hall\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:LA’s 33 Strings (三十三絃の会) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:LA’s 33 Strings (三十三絃の会)\, a distinguished Japanese music ensemble based in Southern California and dedicated to the preservation and evolution of Japan’s musical heritage\, hosts a workshop on Japanese music. Featuring instruments such as the koto\, bass koto\, and shamisen\, the group performs a wide variety of music\, ranging from classical pieces and folk songs to contemporary works\, including anime and film scores\, bringing together members and audiences through a shared appreciation of Japanese music. \nLA’s 33 Strings has appeared at a range of notable events\, including a collaboration with the globally renowned video game Silent Hill f\, the Newport Beach Film Festival\, Anime Expo\, and the Dream Asia Food Festival in Las Vegas\, as well as numerous community events throughout Southern California. The ensemble has also performed at venues such as Bowers Museum\, Descanso Gardens\, and other Japanese gardens\, libraries\, art galleries\, and cultural festivals. \nIn addition\, LA’s 33 Strings has produced hands-on workshops throughout the LA community with the endorsement of the Consulate General of Japan. These educational programs help deepen appreciation and understanding of Japanese musical traditions while creating opportunities for participants to experience the instruments and music firsthand.\nAs its presence continues to grow\, the ensemble looks ahead to future engagements\, including its annual fall concert on November 21st. This special evening will reflect not only the cultural richness and musical refinement of Japanese music\, but also the spirit of community at the heart of LA’s 33 Strings. \nLA’s 33 Strings is generously supported by grants from the California Arts Council\, LA County Arts and Culture\, Japan Foundation\, and the Eastside Arts Initiative.\nhttps://www.33strings.org/ \nThis workshop is presented in conjunction with the symposium “Music Alive in the Archive: Legacy and Promise–65 Years of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive\,” a two-day event in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive. \nSponsored by the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive\, the UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology\, and the Dean’s Office\, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
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LOCATION:Ensemble Room: Ostin Music Center\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gagaku: Continuity and Change
DESCRIPTION:Robert Garfias arrived at UCLA in the summer of 1956. In the fall of 1956\, he was given a graduate assistantship to manage the Ethnomusicology Archive. He worked on adding recordings from China (PRC)\, Burma\, Vietnam\, Thailand\, and Japan to the Archive’s holdings. When he returned from Japan in 1961\, he again worked in the Archive\, accessioning Mantle Hood’s fieldwork recordings from Java. He also dubbed and accessed the Colin McPhee 78 rpm discs. Garfias continued his work in the Archive until he left for Seattle\, Washington\, in the fall of 1962. \nDuring his time at UCLA\, Garfias researched Gagaku for both his master’s thesis and his doctoral dissertation. The focus of his research was a study of the living contemporary practice of Gagaku in the Japanese Imperial Palace and to trace\, from historical documents\, the patterns of change that occurred during the 900 years of its practice in Japan. Garfias’ master’s thesis was titled “The Basic Melody of the Tōgaku Pieces of the Gagaku Repertoire.” Garfias was UCLA Ethnomusicology’s very first MA graduate in 1958. Garfias’ dissertation in 1965 was titled “The Tōgaku Style of Japanese Court Music: An Analysis of Theory in Practice.” A version of his dissertation titled Music of a Thousand Autumns: The Tōgaku Style of Japanese Court Music was released as a book by the University of California Press in 1975. \nIn 1959 the Japanese imperial court musicians toured the United States. Garfias toured with them as an interpreter.  They performed three nights at UCLA\, where Garfias gave the introductory lecture each night. Garfias wrote the program booklet for the tour\, Gagaku: The Music and Dance of the Japanese Imperial Household (New York: Theatre Arts Books\, 1959). \nThe UCLA Music of Japan Ensemble began in 1956 as a Gagaku group led by then-graduate student Robert Garfias. In May 1960\, the Music of Japan Ensemble performed in the Festival of Oriental Music and the Related Arts. Produced by Mantle Hood\, this event\, now called the Spring Festival of World Music\, has taken place annually ever since. The Music of Japan Ensemble remained an extra-curricular “study group” until 1964–1965\, when Music 45G/145G: Music of Japan was offered for the first time. Instructors of the Music of Japan Ensemble included: Robert Garfias (1956–1961)\, Suenobu Togi (1961–1993)\, Mitsuru Yuge (1962–1989)\, Ikuko Yuge (1962–2001)\, Naoko Terauchi (1995-1996)\, and Bill Shozan Schultz (1995–2001). \nDuring his academic career Robert Garfias founded the ethnomusicology program at the University of Washington\, served as Dean of the School of Fine Arts at the University of California\, Irvine\, and conducted significant periods of fieldwork and language study around the world\, including in Japan\, Korea\, Burma\, Okinawa\, the Philippines\, Mexico\, Central America\, Zimbabwe\, Romania\, Turkey\, and Spain. Garfias was appointed to the National Council on the Arts of the National Endowment for the Arts and also the Smithsonian Council. He served as a senior research fellow for the Japanese National Museum of Ethnology in Senri (Osaka)\, Japan. In 2005 the Government of Japan awarded Robert Garfias the Order of the Rising Sun\, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon\, for his service to humanity.
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/gagaku-continuity-and-change/
LOCATION:Lani Hall\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kinnara Gagaku in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Kinnara was formed in 1969 by Rev. Masao Kodani and several members of Senshin Buddhist Temple and includes a Gagaku group of 15-20 musicians and dancers and a Taiko group. It sponsors study groups and conducts seminars on Buddhist culture and performing arts. \nGagaku is the oldest existing tradition of orchestral music and dance in the world\, representing the court music and dance of ancient Asia (central Asia\, southeast Asia\, India\, China\, Manchuria\, Korea\, and Japan). It is the collective music of these areas up to the 10th century and as early as the beginning of the common era. This music is preserved and performed to this day in Japan and\, to a lesser degree\, in Korea. In Japan\, it became part of the liturgical music and dance of our Jodoshinshu sect in the 17th century and has been performed in our temples in America since the early 1900s. \nKinnara had the rare opportunity to study gagaku under the guidance of Professor Suenobu Togi\, emeritus professor of the Department of Ethnomusicology at UCLA and musician in the Imperial Household Department of Court Music in Japan. He taught the group from 1969-2010. Kinnara Gagaku continues to perform at various temples for special services\, as well as at cultural centers and universities. In October 2023\, Kinnara Gagaku performed at Walt Disney Hall in downtown Los Angeles for the celebration of their 20th anniversary. https://senshintemple.org/groups/kinnara/ \nThis concert is presented in conjunction with the symposium “Music Alive in the Archive: Legacy and Promise–65 Years of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive\,” a two-day event in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive. \nCo-sponsored by the Hiroshi Wagatsuma Memorial Faculty Grant from the UCLA Asia Pacific Center\, the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance\, the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive\, the UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology\, and the Dean’s Office\, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/kinnara-gagaku-in-concert/
LOCATION:Lani Hall\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:World Music
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SUMMARY:Music Alive in the Archive: Legacy and Promise — 65 Years of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-day celebration of the 65th anniversary of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive. The event will feature a symposium\, workshops\, and concerts. International\, national\, and local archivists\, alumni\, faculty\, and community members will come together to explore the history and evolving role of ethnomusicological archives in preserving and sustaining musical traditions. \n  \nThe event is also in celebration of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. \n  \nSaturday’s featured guest artists will be LA’s 33 Strings\, who will lead a Japanese music workshop\, and Kinnara Gagaku\, who will present a gagaku concert. Kinnara Gagaku was taught for more than 35 years by Suenobu Togi\, a former musician of the Japanese Imperial Court who directed UCLA Ethnomusicology’s Music of Japan Ensemble from 1961 to 1993. Professor Robert Garfias\, who founded the Music of Japan Ensemble at UCLA in 1958\, will introduce the concert. \n  \nSunday’s featured guest artists will be Masanga Marimba\, led by UCLA Ethnomusicology alumnus Dr. Ric Alviso. Masanga Marimba will lead both a workshop and the Sunday evening concert. \n  \nEstablished in 1961\, the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive is a world-renowned research archive dedicated to the study of musical traditions from around the globe. The Archive’s collection of more than 160\,000 audio\, video\, print\, and photographic items documents musical expressions throughout the world and includes unique field recordings as well as rare commercial recordings. As part of UCLA’s Department of Ethnomusicology\, the Archive preserves and makes accessible over 60 years’ worth of audio and video recordings of the department’s famed concerts and also of lectures by legendary scholars and performers\, ranging from Mantle Hood to Ravi Shankar to Dizzy Gillespie. In addition to preservation and access\, the Archive offers a wide range of research\, outreach\, and educational services. From international scholars to local community members and UCLA students and faculty\, the Archive is recognized locally and internationally as an important center of ethnomusicological research and discovery. \n  \nSponsored by The UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance\, the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive\, the UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology\, and the Dean’s Office\, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/music-alive-in-the-archive-legacy-and-promise-65-years-of-the-ucla-ethnomusicology-archive-3/
LOCATION:Lani Hall\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:Masanga Marimba Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a WORKSHOP by Masanga Marimba! In this workshop you will learn parts for 2-3 musical selections on Zimbabwean-style marimba. This ensemble consists of multiple soprano\, tenor\, baritone\, and bass marimbas\, along with percussion. You will learn several marimba parts\, singing\, historical background on the development of the Zimbabwean marimba ensemble\, and cultural background of the music selected. \nMasanga Marimba performs traditional and popular music from Africa and Latin America. The instruments used in this ensemble consist of 7 Zimbabwean marimbas of various sizes along with vocals\, drums\, and percussion. The word “Masanga” comes from a Shona word that means the coming together of rivers or roads representing the meeting of African and Latin musical traditions in this group. Masanga Marimba formed in the year 2000 and has performed at the Hollywood Bowl\, Los Angeles County Music Center\, Grand Performances\, Getty Center\, Skirball Cultural Center\, Ford Amphitheatre\, California Worldfest\, Millpond Music Festival\, Strawberry Festival\, and many other high profile music venues. The ensemble has opened for Neil Young\, Stephen Stills\, Beck\, Lana Del Rey\, John Mayer\, Nora Jones\, Father John Misty\, Los Lobos\, Ziggy Marley\, Pink Martini\, and many others. \nThe group is led by Dr. Ric Alviso (UCLA Ethnomusicology PhD 2002)\, Professor of World Music at California State University Northridge. Professor Alviso studied traditional African music in Senegal\, Zimbabwe\, and Ghana. The members of Masanga have degrees in percussion performance\, music composition\, jazz performance\, and music therapy. Masanga is one of the only marimba ensembles in the U.S. that combines Latin and African traditions. For more information go to: www.masanga.com \nThis workshop is presented in conjunction with the symposium “Music Alive in the Archive: Legacy and Promise–65 Years of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive\,” a two-day event in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive. \nThe event is FREE and open to the public. \nSponsored by the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive\, the UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology\, and the Dean’s Office\, Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA.
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/masanga-marimba-workshop/
LOCATION:Schoenberg Music Building\, Room 1325
CATEGORIES:World Music
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SUMMARY:Masanga Marimba in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Masanga Marimba will perform a selection of pieces from Zimbabwe\, South Africa\, Cameroon\, Colombia\, Guatemala\, and Mexico on Zimbabwean-style marimbas\, mbira\, drums\, and percussion. Participation is appreciated! \nMasanga Marimba performs traditional and popular music from Africa and Latin America. The instruments used in this ensemble consist of seven Zimbabwean marimbas of various sizes along with vocals\, drums\, and percussion. The word “Masanga” comes from a Shona word that means the coming together of rivers or roads representing the meeting of African and Latin musical traditions in this group. Masanga Marimba formed in the year 2000 and has performed at the Hollywood Bowl\, Los Angeles County Music Center\, Grand Performances\, Getty Center\, Skirball Cultural Center\, Ford Amphitheatre\, California Worldfest\, Millpond Music Festival\, Strawberry Festival\, and many other high profile music venues. The ensemble has opened for Neil Young\, Stephen Stills\, Beck\, Lana Del Rey\, John Mayer\, Nora Jones\, Father John Misty\, Los Lobos\, Ziggy Marley\, Pink Martini\, and many others. \nThe group is led by Dr. Ric Alviso (UCLA Ethnomusicology PhD 2002)\, Professor of World Music at California State University Northridge. Professor Alviso studied traditional African music in Senegal\, Zimbabwe\, and Ghana. The members of Masanga have degrees in percussion performance\, music composition\, jazz performance\, and music therapy. Masanga is one of the only marimba ensembles in the U.S. that combines Latin and African traditions. For more information go to: www.masanga.com \nThis concert is presented in conjunction with the symposium “Music Alive in the Archive: Legacy and Promise–65 Years of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive\,” a two-day event in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive. \nSponsored by the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive\, the UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology\, and the Dean’s Office\, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/music-alive-in-the-archive-legacy-and-promise-65-years-of-the-ucla-ethnomusicology-archive/
LOCATION:Lani Hall\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:World Music
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SUMMARY:Dawn Norfleet: Beyond Being Alice Coltrane and Betty Davis
DESCRIPTION:UCLA Nazir Ali Jairazhboy Colloquium\nDawn Norfleet: Beyond Being Alice Coltrane and Betty Davis \nAs the centennial celebrations of John Coltrane and Miles Davis reach sunset\, we will shine light on the unique artistry of two exceptional musicians\, Alice McLeod Coltrane and Betty Gray Mabry Davis.  These women played significant roles in the lives and music of jazz luminaries John and Miles during their brief marriages; even more importantly\, they were impactful music and culture creators whose full recognition may have been overshadowed by their iconic husbands until recent years.  Beyond being John’s collaborator\, Alice Coltrane was a music visionary fusing improvisation\, jazz\, gospel\, and Indian traditions in her compositions and recordings. Her Hindu devotees honored her as and Hindu spiritual leader\, Swamini A.C. Turiyasangitananda.  Beyond being “Miles’ muse”\, Betty Gray Mabry was a trailblazing Black female rocker\, songwriter\, and bandleader at the height of the Soul Era. Her raspy voice and raunchy lyrics expressed an overt sexuality and aggressive performativity that was presumed the domain of white male rock artists\, while also being considered too provocative for many Black listeners influenced by aesthetics of gospel and Motown.  We will not only discuss the strong impact Alice and Betty had on the musical direction of John and Miles\, but also\, how these women were cultural catalysts on the merits of their own artistry.
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/dawn-norfleet-beyond-being-alice-coltrane-and-betty-davis/
LOCATION:Green Room (1230 Schoenberg Music Building)\, 445 Charles E. Young Dr.\, East\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures and Symposia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T200000
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SUMMARY:Faculty Artist Series: The Theoreticals Return
DESCRIPTION:Bold new music from the UCLA theory faculty kicks off our Faculty Artist Series this year. From soulful violin to electronic samples\, from classical quintet to improvised duos\, this concert features an eclectic mix of compositions and styles that embody our dynamic school.
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/faculty-artist-series-theoreticals/
LOCATION:Schoenberg Hall\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Contemporary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260911T161627Z
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SUMMARY:David L. Abell Piano Master Series – Elizabeth Schumann
DESCRIPTION:Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome pianist Elizabeth Schumann for the Fall installment of our 2026/27 David L. Abell Piano Master Series\, a concert series which features renowned artists visiting UCLA to perform and work with our piano students. \n  \nAbout Elizabeth Schumann:\nDr. Elizabeth Schumann is a concert pianist\, educator\, and interdisciplinary artist whose work spans leading concert halls\, public art initiatives\, and research at the intersection of the arts\, technology\, and human performance. Described by The Washington Post as “deft\, relentless\, and devastatingly good—the sort of performance you experience not so much with your ears as your solar plexus\,” she approaches the concert stage as a place where artistry and inquiry meet\, offering audiences experiences that link music with the broader human story. \n​ \nAs a recitalist\, chamber musician\, and concerto soloist\, she has performed at the Kennedy Center\, Vienna’s Bösendorfer Saal\, Weill at Carnegie Hall\, Montreal’s Place des Arts\, San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall\, Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall\, the Musical Instruments Museum in Phoenix\, Ravinia’s Rising Stars Series\, Australia’s Huntington Festival\, the Cannes Film Festival\, and the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. Her performances have been featured on NPR’s Performance Today\, PBS\, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation\, and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Honors include the Gilmore Young Artist Award\, first prizes at the Bösendorfer and Pacific International Piano Competitions\, and awards at the Cleveland\, Hilton Head\, Montreal\, and World International Piano Competitions. \n​ \nHer portfolio extends beyond traditional concert work to collaborative projects that place music in fresh contexts. She has developed touring productions that integrate performance with narrative and visual design\, large-scale public installations that transform city spaces into concert venues\, and educational programs for children and underserved communities that pair music with literature and live storytelling. These include Piano Carnival\, which grew from a 15-city tour into a book\, CD\, and interactive applications reaching more than 20\,000 students and teachers; Son et Lumière\, premiered at Boston’s Illuminus Festival and later commissioned for the Pike & Rose Audio Visual Arts Festival\, attracting audiences of over 8\,000; and Pianimal\, a concert and video series presented across the United States and distributed to children’s hospitals through partnerships with leading arts organizations. Across these projects\, her aim is to allow audiences to meet music on their own terms and to experience its power without barriers of price or pretense. Her work has also reached international audiences through U.S. Embassy cultural diplomacy programs\, building connections and mutual understanding through performance. \n​ \nCarrying on the pedagogical tradition of her teacher\, Sergei Babayan\, Dr. Schumann has taught at Winter and Summer Performing Arts at The Juilliard School\, Itzhak Perlman’s Perlman Music Program\, the Crowden Chamber Music Workshop\, and the Vancouver Piano Sessions. She is the Billie Bennett Director of Keyboard Studies and Assistant Professor of Music at Stanford University\, where she combines conservatory-level training with insights from neuroscience\, psychology\, and biomechanics to help pianists achieve expressive freedom while minimizing injury risk. At Stanford\, her research examines how physiology\, pedagogy\, and instrument design shape performance\, with applications that extend beyond the arts to fields such as medicine\, rehabilitation\, and human performance science. \n​ \nThrough collaborations that unite artists\, scientists\, and community leaders\, Dr. Schumann expands how people encounter and engage with music. Her work demonstrates how these connections can open new possibilities\, deepen understanding\, and inspire contributions that reach beyond the concert hall.
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/abell-elizabeth-schumann/
LOCATION:Lani Hall\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T220000
DTSTAMP:20261014T151510Z
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SUMMARY:UCLA Philharmonia: The "Don Quixote" Experience
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps to be too practical is madness. To surrender dreams — this may be madness. Too much sanity may be madness — and maddest of all: to see life as it is\, and not as it should be! \n– Don Quixote \nImmerse yourself in the fantastical world of Don Quixote\, where comic misadventures\, tender moments and heroic dreams come vividly to life in Richard Strauss’s dazzling tone poem. As the Don\, UCLA Philharmonia welcomes our new Professor of Cello Ben Hong in his Philharmonic debut\, alongside his trusty sidekick Sancho Panza (aka UCLA Professor of Viola Che-Yen Chen). \nBefore intermission\, we’ll do a deep dive into the novel and the tone poem with Prof. Hong\, UCLA Distinguished Professor Barbara Fuchs (one of the world’s leading Cervantes scholars) and our Philharmonia musicians. All hail the Knight Errant!
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/philharmonia-october-2026/
LOCATION:Schoenberg Hall\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260807T194519Z
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SUMMARY:UCLA Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the first Wind Ensemble concert of the 2026-2027 season.
URL:https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/event/wind-ensemble-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Schoenberg Hall\, 445 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Contemporary
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