Events for May 2026 – Page 19 – The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Camarades

UCLA Camarades (“The Music of Friends”) is the title given to the chamber music program that is guided and driven by the String Department. It offers superior coaching to all ensembles incorporating strings, from trios to octets, with a special consideration to the rich string quartet literature. These endeavors of study and instruction are crowned

UCLA Symphony

UCLA Symphony, our remarkable all-campus orchestra, presents its first concert of the 2025-26 season.  108 musicians strong, Symphony is led by graduate conducting majors and features graduate performance-major soloists.   It draws its membership from every corner of the campus and plays to packed Hall Schoenberg audiences.  Symphony’s fall program features a performance of Beethoven’s beloved

Collaborative Piano Class Fall Concert

Dr. James Lent leads his class of pianists in a varied concert featuring works for piano duet, piano duo, piano quartet, violin and piano, voice and piano, piano concertos, and other unique combinations.

Valentin Kovalev – Masterclass

Join the UCLA Saxophone Studio as we host Valentin Kovalev for a brief performance and masterclass.   About Valentin Kovalev: Classical saxophonist Valentin Kovalev is redefining the voice of the saxophone for the 21st century. His commanding performances, innovative programming, and powerful digital presence are elevating the instrument on the world’s most prestigious stages.  

Theorizing Trauma and Disability in the Arts and Music Conference: Day 2

OCTOBER 16-19: The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and the Center for Musical Humanities present a four-day event exploring different perspectives on trauma and disabilities in the arts. Free and open to the public, the conference will feature musical performances, art installations, panel discussions and audience interaction. A conference featuring artists, scholars and students whose

Theorizing Trauma and Disability in the Arts and Music Conference: Concluding Day

OCTOBER 16-19: The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and the Center for Musical Humanities present a four-day event exploring different perspectives on trauma and disabilities in the arts. Free and open to the public, the conference will feature musical performances, art installations, panel discussions and audience interaction. A conference featuring artists, scholars and students whose