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Symphony

UCLA Philharmonia string section on stage performing.

Symphony

Founded in 2002, UCLA Symphony is UCLA’s campus-wide orchestra, drawing its membership from throughout the university community and performing a full spectrum of symphonic repertoire. It meets Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 9:45 PM, performs one concert per quarter, and is open to all UCLA undergraduates, graduate/professional school students, faculty, staff, and affiliates. Concerts are in Schoenberg Hall; Symphony is led by advanced MM and DMA conducting majors, supervised by the UCLA conducting faculty. UCLA Symphony may be taken for credit.

Upcoming Classical and Contemporary Performances

EXPLORE ALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS
EXPLORE ALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS
EXPLORE ALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS
Oct 30 Fri
8:00pm
Free
classical, contemporary
UCLA Wind Ensemble - American Anthems
As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial, the UCLA Wind Ensemble opens its season with a program exploring America’s triumphs and tragedies. The concert opens with Robert Jager’s festive Esprit …
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
Nov 1 Sun
4:00pm
Free
chamber-music, contemporary
Steve Reich @ 90: A Concert Celebrating the Visionary American Jewish Composer
Please join the Milken Center for a 90th birthday celebration featuring the music of Steve Reich, one of the leading composers of our time, and a paradigmatic musician of American …
Schoenberg Hall Learn More
Nov 7 Sat
6:00pm
Free
chamber-music, contemporary
INTERPLAY: Radu Valcu Quintet (RVQ) feat. The UCLA Guitar Ensemble
The UCLA Guitar Ensemble presents the culmination of its Improvisation Workshop with the Radu Valcu Quintet, featuring chamber and ensemble performances by UCLA guitar students, alumni, and guests. Directed by …
Lani Hall Learn More
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.
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 …