The MA/PhD in Ethnomusicology investigates music in cultural and social contexts. In preparing students for careers in studying global music communities, our program assists students in understanding music as social practice from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Students are introduced to the intellectual history of the field and its paradigmatic shifts, and research methodology in preparation for ethnographic fieldwork. Our ethnomusicology program seeks to prepare students for careers in the academy, public sector, the music industry, and/or cultural heritage policy-making. We also offer seminars in select global music cultures as well as topics, which examine music as related to gender, politics, religion, economics, philosophy, aesthetics, and musical practice.
Ethnomusicology
Master of Arts / PhD
Global Music
Cultures
Congratulations to the UCLA Trumpet Ensemble for winning First Prize at the National Trumpet Competition in Iowa. The ensemble performed Frank Ticheli’s “Vesuvius”, arranged by ensemble member Jackson Bacon. The students worked tirelessly, committing to weeks of daily 7:30am rehearsals. And another huge congratulations for Elías Perry for placing 1st in the Vincent Bach Undergraduate Solo Division!
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Under the direction of Professor Jens Lindemann, the UCLA Trumpet Ensemble consists of Macrae Eckelberry, Caroline Volmer, McCartney Hutchinson, Morgan Michalik, Jackson Bacon, Sean Zender, Jesse Chi, Elías Perry, Emily Gonzalez, and Pedro Magalhaes
Congratulations to the UCLA Trumpet Ensemble for winning First Prize at the National Trumpet Competition in Iowa. The ensemble performed Frank Ticheli’s “Vesuvius”, arranged by ensemble member Jackson Bacon. The students worked tirelessly, committing to weeks of daily 7:30am rehearsals. And another huge congratulations for Elías Perry for placing 1st in the Vincent Bach Undergraduate Solo Division!
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Under the direction of Professor Jens Lindemann, the UCLA Trumpet Ensemble consists of Macrae Eckelberry, Caroline Volmer, McCartney Hutchinson, Morgan Michalik, Jackson Bacon, Sean Zender, Jesse Chi, Elías Perry, Emily Gonzalez, and Pedro Magalhaes
Throwback Thursday!
On March 7, Opera UCLA and UCLA Philharmonia teamed up, sharing with us an evening of some of W.A. Mozart`s rarest orchestral and vocal gems. Here are some moments in action!
Throwback Thursday!
On March 7, Opera UCLA and UCLA Philharmonia teamed up, sharing with us an evening of some of W.A. Mozart`s rarest orchestral and vocal gems. Here are some moments in action!
A FULL HOUSE, EPIC SOUND AND AN UNFORGETTABLE AFTERNOON
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On Sunday, more than 200 Bruin musicians filled Royce Hall for a packed performance of "Israel in Egypt" by George Frideric Handel.
Huge congratulations to the UCLA Philharmonia, UCLA Chamber Singers, and UCLA Chorale!
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Take a look at some moments from the performance.
A FULL HOUSE, EPIC SOUND AND AN UNFORGETTABLE AFTERNOON
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On Sunday, more than 200 Bruin musicians filled Royce Hall for a packed performance of "Israel in Egypt" by George Frideric Handel.
Huge congratulations to the UCLA Philharmonia, UCLA Chamber Singers, and UCLA Chorale!
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Take a look at some moments from the performance.
Join 200+ Bruins on the iconic Royce Hall stage for Handel’s powerful oratorio Israel in Egypt.
Premiered in 1739, this dramatic work brings the story of the Exodus to life with soaring choral writing and vivid depictions of the Ten Plagues. Featuring UCLA voice soloists, Chorale, Chamber Singers, and Philharmonia.
📅 March 15 • 2:00 PM
📍 Royce Hall, UCLA
Link in bio
Join 200+ Bruins on the iconic Royce Hall stage for Handel’s powerful oratorio Israel in Egypt.
Premiered in 1739, this dramatic work brings the story of the Exodus to life with soaring choral writing and vivid depictions of the Ten Plagues. Featuring UCLA voice soloists, Chorale, Chamber Singers, and Philharmonia.
📅 March 15 • 2:00 PM
📍 Royce Hall, UCLA
Link in bio
We have MERCH! The UCLA LuValle Commons store has stocked a Herb Alpert School of Music quarter zip and cap. To check out the items in stock, visit the store or purchase online (link in bio).
Have ideas for other merch or designs? Leave a comment.
Tag us if you post a picture in the new gear!
We have MERCH! The UCLA LuValle Commons store has stocked a Herb Alpert School of Music quarter zip and cap. To check out the items in stock, visit the store or purchase online (link in bio).
Have ideas for other merch or designs? Leave a comment.
Tag us if you post a picture in the new gear!
Love gospel music? Dr. Diane White-Clayton (Dr. Dee) breaks down the unexpected connections between gospel music giant RICHARD SMALLWOOD and Russian composer SERGEI RACHMANINOFF.
Love gospel music? Dr. Diane White-Clayton (Dr. Dee) breaks down the unexpected connections between gospel music giant RICHARD SMALLWOOD and Russian composer SERGEI RACHMANINOFF.
The lineup is locked and the stage is set. On Saturday, January 31, winners of the 20th Annual All-Star competition at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music take the spotlight at Schoenberg Hall, supported by our very own UCLA Philharmonia.
Meet the next two stars in our lineup: Jessica Li and Qeanu Smith. And introducing our famed student conductors Gan Xiong and Oliver Chan and student composer Naveed Perkins!
📅 Saturday, January 31
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Schoenberg Hall
Link in bio
Full Lineup:
Isaac Fromme (Cello)
Mana Tatsuki (Violin)
Esther Kim & Cyrus Asasi (Clarinets)
Grace Brandes (Flute)
Qeanu Smith (Saxophone)
Damian Silvera (Clarinet)
Haruka Taguchi (Saxophone)
Sofia Dell’Agostino (Soprano)
Jessica Li (Piano)
Conductors:
Oliver Chan
Gan Xiong
Neal Stulberg
Composer:
Naveed Perkins
The lineup is locked and the stage is set. On Saturday, January 31, winners of the 20th Annual All-Star competition at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music take the spotlight at Schoenberg Hall, supported by our very own UCLA Philharmonia.
Meet the next two stars in our lineup: Jessica Li and Qeanu Smith. And introducing our famed student conductors Gan Xiong and Oliver Chan and student composer Naveed Perkins!
📅 Saturday, January 31
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Schoenberg Hall
Link in bio
Full Lineup:
Isaac Fromme (Cello)
Mana Tatsuki (Violin)
Esther Kim & Cyrus Asasi (Clarinets)
Grace Brandes (Flute)
Qeanu Smith (Saxophone)
Damian Silvera (Clarinet)
Haruka Taguchi (Saxophone)
Sofia Dell’Agostino (Soprano)
Jessica Li (Piano)
Conductors:
Oliver Chan
Gan Xiong
Neal Stulberg
Composer:
Naveed Perkins
The lineup is locked and the stage is set. On Saturday, January 31, winners of the 20th Annual All-Star competition at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music take the spotlight at Schoenberg Hall, supported by our very own UCLA Philharmonia.
Meet the next three in our lineup: Isaac Fromme (Cello), Esther Kim & Cyrus Asasi (Clarinets), and Haruka Taguchi (Saxophone). Tune in next week to meet more All Stars!
📅 Saturday, January 31
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Schoenberg Hall
Link in bio
Full Lineup:
Isaac Fromme (Cello)
Mana Tatsuki (Violin)
Esther Kim & Cyrus Asasi (Clarinets)
Grace Brandes (Flute)
Qeanu Smith (Saxophone)
Damian Silvera (Clarinet)
Haruka Taguchi (Saxophone)
Sofia Dell’Agostino (Soprano)
Jessica Li (Piano)
Conductors:
Oliver Chan
Gan Xiong
Neal Stulberg
Composer:
Naveed Perkins
The lineup is locked and the stage is set. On Saturday, January 31, winners of the 20th Annual All-Star competition at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music take the spotlight at Schoenberg Hall, supported by our very own UCLA Philharmonia.
Meet the next three in our lineup: Isaac Fromme (Cello), Esther Kim & Cyrus Asasi (Clarinets), and Haruka Taguchi (Saxophone). Tune in next week to meet more All Stars!
📅 Saturday, January 31
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Schoenberg Hall
Link in bio
Full Lineup:
Isaac Fromme (Cello)
Mana Tatsuki (Violin)
Esther Kim & Cyrus Asasi (Clarinets)
Grace Brandes (Flute)
Qeanu Smith (Saxophone)
Damian Silvera (Clarinet)
Haruka Taguchi (Saxophone)
Sofia Dell’Agostino (Soprano)
Jessica Li (Piano)
Conductors:
Oliver Chan
Gan Xiong
Neal Stulberg
Composer:
Naveed Perkins
David Castañeda
“I enjoyed the connections that I made with my colleagues who have now become family, seeing my approach as a researcher develop substantially in such a short amount of time, and most of all the opportunity to grow as an instructor and educator.” – David Castañeda Ph.D. ’21 | Ethnomusicology
A stream of high-profile artists and scholars from around the world have energized and inspired our students, helping to transform their educational experience. Among them are J.H. Kwabena Nketia, considered Africa’s premier musicologist/ethnomusicologist; Akin Euba, a Nigerian composer, musicologist, and pianist; MacArthur Fellow Steven Feld, an American ethnomusicologist, anthropologist, and linguist, who worked for many years with the Kaluli people of Papua New Guinea; Judith Becker, professor emerita of ethnomusicology, University of Michigan; Mark Slobin, the author or editor of books on Afghanistan and Central Asia, eastern European Jewish music, film music, and ethnomusicology theory; Chano Dominguez, award-winning Spanish-born pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator, and Hossein Omoumi, a scholar and teacher of Persian traditional music, among others.
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