Events for September 2026 – Page 30 – The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Martin Beaver – Masterclass

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome violinist Martin Beaver for a masterclass featuring undergraduate and graduate violin students.   About Martin Beaver: Mr. Beaver was First Violin of the world-renowned Tokyo String Quartet from June 2002 until its final concert in July 2013. As such, he appeared to critical and public

Robert M. Stevenson Lecture with Emily Wilbourne

Join us for the annual Robert M. Stevenson Lecture, featuring guest speaker Emily Wilbourne. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, October 7th at 4:00 PM in Lani Hall. Wilbourne will present a talk titled Impersonation and the Voice, exploring the complex role of vocal sound in shaping our understanding of personhood. In Western culture,

Faculty Artist Series – Celebrating Movses Pogossian

We invite you to celebrate Distinguished Professor Movses Pogossian in his final recital at UCLA. Pogossian’s profound influence—as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, and beloved teacher—leaves a rich and enduring legacy. This recital offers a snapshot of his musical and pedagogical passions, bringing together students and close colleagues to celebrate the music he loves.

Camarades – Winter Vivaldi

Join us for the string area’s annual Vivaldi concert, featuring first year students as soloists in the intimate Lani Hall. 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

20th Annual UCLA Philharmonia All-Star Concert

Each year, the All-Star competition provides Music Department students with the opportunity to audition for the privilege of performing as soloists with the UCLA Philharmonia, the school’s flagship orchestra. Join us in Schoenberg Hall this year for the 20th Annual All-Star Concert featuring the winners of Fall 2025’s All-Star Competition.

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,