Events for June 2026 – Page 42 – The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Winter Saxophone Studio Recital

Join the UCLA Saxophone Studio for an evening of chamber music featuring undergraduate and graduate students in the studio of Jan Berry Baker. Works by Kristin Kuster, Robert Muczynski, Astor Piazzolla, Stacy Garrop, Edison Denisov, Catherine McMichael, Alfred Desenclos, and Rebecca Clarke. This event is made possible by the David and Irmgard Dobrow Fund. Classical

Faculty Artist Series: Schubertiade

Nine members of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music faculty join together for a celebratory program of chamber music, inspired by the tradition of Schubertiade, in which friends gather to share music and joy. Curated by piano faculty David Kaplan, the program features the “Trout Quintet” by Schubert, as well as by music for

UCLA Winter Jazz Concert 3

UCLA student combos and ensembles directed by world-class jazz artists will be performing well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, and pop songs, as well as compositions by the faculty directors and the students. Tonight’s concert will feature the following groups: Jazz Combo directed by Clayton Cameron Jazz Combo directed by Michele Weir Gluck Combo directed by

UCLA Winter Jazz Concert 2

UCLA student combos and ensembles directed by world-class jazz artists will be performing well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, and pop songs, as well as compositions by the faculty directors and the students. Tonight’s concert will feature the following groups: Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble at UCLA Jazz Combo, directed by Charley Harrison Jazz

UCLA Brass Ensemble

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening of music featuring the brass family of instruments.   This performance is made possible by the David and Irmgard Dobrow Fund. Classical music was a passion of the Dobrows, who established a generous endowment at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music to make

UCLA Winter Jazz Concert 1

UCLA student combos and ensembles directed by world-class jazz artists will be performing well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, and pop songs, as well as compositions by the faculty directors and the students. Tonight’s concert will feature the following groups: Jazz Combo, directed by Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán Charles Mingus Ensemble, directed by Hitomi Oba Contemporary Jazz

Armenian Cultural Heritage: Past, Present, and Future

The Promise Armenian Institute hosts a full-day conference that brings together a diverse group of experts to delve into the rich Armenian cultural heritage of the South Caucasus and Eastern Turkey, featuring musical offerings in collaboration with the event co-sponsor, The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Armenian Music Program. AMP oud mentor, Antranig Kzirian,

Music and Trauma: A Conversation in the Midst of Fire

Music and Trauma:  A Conversation in the Midst of Fire (a preview of Theorizing Trauma and Disability in the Arts, Fall 2025) Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4pm Livestream: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/school-of-music-live-streams/#lani-hall Reception to follow in the Green Room The entire community of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music is invited to gather for “Music and