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Nick DePinna's Orpheus Reignited Receives its World Premiere
Orpheus Reignited will be performed Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall, 50 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA.
The Unruly World of Early Music
The term “early music” summons a world we have lost. The domain of the courtier, the cathedral and the carnival. The sonic realm of the sackbut, the crumhorn and the …
JB Dyas Inducted into DownBeat Magazine’s Hall of Fame, Named Jazz Educator of the Year
By Birka Chen For JB Dyas, jazz education is about more than teaching scales or technique. It’s about knowing how to collaborate and how to stand out, and how to …
Cheryl Keyes Explains Hip Hop's Origins
From The Great American Journey S1:E6 (NBC): In a segment exploring the history of one of America’s most original art forms, Professor Keyes traces the origins, defining elements, and evolution of hip-hop.
Regina Carter Speaks Up and Stages a Comeback
From Strings Magazine: Jazz violinist Regina Carter on overcoming an injury and fighting the stigma of performer injuries.
Music Course Explores Connections between Music and Politics
From the Daily Bruin: What do Beethoven and Beyoncé have in common? Professor David Lefkowitz explores how musical artists shape political engagement in this exciting course.
Professor Dexter Story on KCRW's Press Play with Madeline Brand
Dexter Story sat for an interview with KCRW’s Madeline Brand on Press Play, talking about the spiritual practice of fasting. Click through to hear the interview.
Johanna Gamboa-Kroesen Receives Faculty Career Development Award to Advance Music Education and Belonging
Dr. Johanna Gamboa-Kroesen, Assistant Professor of Music Education at UCLA, received a Faculty Career Development Award for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. This award is given by the UCLA …
James Bass Appointed as Artistic Director of Miami-based Choir, Seraphic Fire
From South Florida Classical Review: When James K. Bass takes the stage this week for his first concerts as artistic director of Seraphic Fire, the stellar Miami-based chamber choir, it …