Woodwinds
Woodwind Faculty
Lecturer - Clarinet Performance, Principal Clarinet LA Philharmonic
Boris Allakhverdyan Boris Allakhverdyan was appointed Principal Clarinet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2016. He previously served as Principal Clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the Associate Principal Clarinet of…
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Professor - Saxophone, Head of Woodwinds, Vice Chair of the Department of Music, Special Assistant to the Dean for Faculty Mentoring
Jan Berry Baker Canadian-American saxophonist Jan Berry Baker has performed as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician on many of the world’s great stages. Recent engagements include performances across the United States, Canada,…
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Lecturer - Oboe Performance
Jonathan Davis Dr. Jonathan Davis plays regularly with orchestras throughout Southern California, including the San Diego Symphony, the Pacific Symphony, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has played…
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Lecturer - Clarinet Performance
Joshua Ranz Hailed in the Los Angeles Times for his “stunning rendition” of the Mozart Clarinet Concerto and an “exciting” version of the Copland Clarinet Concerto, Joshua Ranz is principal clarinet of…
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Lecturer - Flute Performance
Benjamin Smolen Benjamin Smolen has performed across the globe, from the United States to Europe, Russia, and Japan. He joined the Pacific Symphony Orchestra in 2011, where he holds the Valerie and…
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Lecturer - Bassoon Performance
John Steinmetz John Steinmetz teaches bassoon and chamber music at UCLA. As a Los Angels freelance bassoonist, he played everything from Tristan und Isolde to Jurassic Park, from Beethoven symphonies to Family…
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Feb 2 Sun
4:00pm
Free
Free
classical, contemporary
20th Annual UCLA Philharmonia All-Star Concert Each year, the All-Star competition provides Music Department students with the opportunity to audition for the privilege of performing as soloists with the UCLA Philharmonia, the school’s flagship orchestra. Join
Schoenberg Hall
Feb 9 Sun
4:00pm
Free
Free
classical, contemporary
Winter Wind Ensemble Concert Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the first Wind Ensemble concert of the Winter quarter. The UCLA Wind Ensemble is the premier wind band at the
Schoenberg Hall
Feb 18 Tue
3:00pm
Free
Free
classical, contemporary
Duo HaLo - Masterclass and Recital Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome Duo HaLo. They will present a saxophone masterclass and recital featuring Andrew Harrison, saxophone and Jason Lo, piano.
Lani Hall
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