Opera UCLA presents Benjamin Britten’s “The Turn of the Screw”
Second Performance. RSVP today.
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Opera UCLA presents Benjamin Britten’s “The Turn of the Screw”
Opening Night. RSVP today.
Faculty Artist Series — Between the Brandenburgs
Herb Alpert School of Music faculty and students join together to perform Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 alongside companion works by California composer Gabriella Smith. About Gabriella Smith: Gabriella Smith is a composer whose work invites listeners to find joy in climate action. Her music comes from a love of play, exploring new instrumental sounds,
“It’s a Rhythm Thang!” – Fall Percussion Ensemble Concert
The UCLA Percussion Ensemble welcomes Distinguished Professor Movses Pogossian to perform Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra. Travis J. Cross will guest conduct. The students of the UCLA percussion ensemble will also perform seven works including Whispers by David Skidmore, Sculpture in Wood by Rudiger Pawassar, Dots and Dashes by Dustin Schulze, SambaMarimba
UCLA Wind Ensemble
The UCLA Wind Ensemble presents its first concert of the academic year, joined by the Canyon Crest Academy Wind Ensemble from San Diego under the direction of UCLA music alumna Amy Villanova. Canyon Crest kicks off the evening with band classics by Rimsky-Korsakov, Persichetti, and Grainger, paired with newer works by Canadian composer Cait Nishimura
UCLA Philharmonia
UCLA Philharmonia opens its 2025-26 season with two dazzling orchestral masterworks: Debussy “Images” for orchestra and Sibelius Symphony No. 2. Debussy “Images pour orchestre” (“Images for orchestra”) (1906-1912) I. Gigues II. Ibéria III. Rondes de printemps (Spring Rounds) Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43 (1902) Neal Stulberg, conductor UCLA Philharmonia
Faculty Artist Series – 21st Century Liederabend
Liederabend presents two centuries of storytelling through voice and piano. Faculty of The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music join forces with special guests from the global jazz and voice programs for a spirited celebration of song, from the broadway standards of Richard Rodgers to the romantic songs of Franz Schubert. Narrated by Professor Joy
UCLA Bassoon Day
Join The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the inaugural UCLA Bassoon Day. Spearheaded by John Steinmetz, director of the bassoon studio, this event will feature a full day of bassoon classes, performance, reedmaking, bassoon band, with bassoon related vendors showing instruments, reeds, and accessories. This event will take place in the Band Room
David L. Abell Piano Master Series – David Fung
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome pianist David Fung for the first installment of our 2025/26 David L. Abell Piano Master Series, a concert series which features renowned artists visiting UCLA to perform and work with our piano students. About David Fung: Praised for his “ravishing and simply gorgeous” performances
Brightwork New Music Composition Workshop Residency
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome the Brightwork New Music Ensemble for the culmination of their composition workshop residency. This concert will feature performances of chamber works written by UCLA graduate and undergraduate composers. Click here for program information.