World Music Center Distinguished Scholar Series Futuristic Folk Music: Imagination 101 and Dreams Lecture by Chinary Ung Chinary Ung’s creative work is primarily spurred on by dreams— some more real and grounded in his experience than others. Chinary examines a selection of his pieces through this framework, highlighting imagination and dreaming as a factor
“The Educational Philosophy and Goals of Kanda University of International Studies (Japan)” (presented in English) Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) is a private university near Tokyo, uniquely specializing in foreign languages and international studies. Among Japan’s 800 universities, KUIS stands out for its mission rooted in peace and global friendship. After World War II,
Klezmer meets chamber music in Craig Judelman’s celebration of transformative Yiddish songs, feat. Lorin Sklamberg (The Klezmatics) & Sasha Lurje.
In his new book, Henry Sapoznik explores the overlooked history of African-Americans who performed Yiddish and cantorial music for Jewish audiences in New York City between the World Wars. His talk highlights forgotten Black cantors, including the only known Black woman cantor, and features rare graphics, newspaper clippings, and a 1923 recording by Thomas LaRue
Join the UCLA Tuba and Euphonium Studio for a toot-ally festive evening of music and merriment! Our coolest cats in the lowest clefs are ready to sleigh your holiday blues with warm brass tones, cheeky carols, and a whole lot of tuba-lent cheer. Whether you’re a fan of frosty favorites or euphonious yuletide jams, this
The End-of-quarter Guitar Recital will feature solo, chamber, and ensemble performances by guitar students, alumni, and faculty, conducted by Dr. Mircea Gogoncea.
Please join us for UCLA Philharmonia’s second concert of the season, featuring Mozart’s “Prague” Symphony; the North American premiere of UCLA PhD graduate Tomàs Peire Serrate’s “Borealis” (2020); and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5. Mozart Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504 (“Prague”) Tomàs Peire Serrate “Borealis” (2020) (North American premiere) Prokofiev Symphony No. 5
The Advanced Vocal Literature class, featuring UCLA’s most advanced classical singers under the direction of Professor Juliana Gondek and collaborative pianist Victoria Kirsch, present an eclectic mix of English and American art songs from the 18th to the 21st centuries.
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the first uclaFLUX concert of the 2025-2026 academic year. uclaFLUX is devoted to the performance of chamber music from the 20th and 21st centuries. We explore and embrace new performance approaches and techniques associated with the dynamic, ever-evolving languages of contemporary music. In preparing to perform
The UCLA Symphonic Band performs for the first time this academic year and the first time with conductor Justin McManus, recently appointed director of athletic bands, associate director of bands, and assistant professor of music. The program includes new and old works for concert band by Katahj Copley, Brooke Pierson, Jodie Blackshaw, Frank Ticheli, and
