Events for April 2026 – Page 3 – The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

SEA Fest

Celebrate, amplify, and reimagine Southeast Asian sound at Southeast Asia Fest, a vibrant 1.5-hour concert showcasing original arrangements of beloved music from Southeast Asian cinema. The program transforms classics such as Getaran Jiwa and Bengawan Solo, blending jazzy grooves with rich ethnic soundscapes to honor tradition while embracing contemporary expression. Led and performed by students

Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience

Join us for the premiere screening of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music’s new documentary film, “Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience,”  introduced by Mike Burstyn and followed by a Q&A panel and a live performance of classic Yiddish theater songs. Program Schedule *   Film Screening: Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the

Firebirth: Kindling the Sounds of Resilience in Los Angeles

Motivated by the sociocultural and economic impacts that the Palisades and Altadena fires of January 2025 had on the greater Los Angeles (LA) area, Firebirth: Kindling the Sounds of Resilience in Los Angeles will offer a community-oriented space for UCLA students, faculty, staff, and residents of the surrounding area to critically reflect on the sounds