Events for April 2026 – Page 64 – The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

uclaFlux Winter Concert

Join us for a dynamic evening of modern music performed by the uclaFLUX contemporary music ensemble, which is devoted to the performance of chamber music from the 20th and 21st centuries. uclaFLUX is led by Professor Gloria Cheng and seeks to encourage students to explore and embrace new approaches and techniques associated with the myriad

Reza Vali on Iranian Polyphony

Join the Iranian Music Program for a discussion led by Reza Vali. The infusion of vertical polyphony from 18th and 19th century Europe into Iran during the early 20th century was instigated by European and Euro-centric musicians. This form of polyphony stands in stark contrast to the traditional Iranian music system known as the dastgâh-maqâm

How to Work with Archivists (and possibly become one): Career Paths in Public Sector Ethnomusicology, Libraries, and Archives

Lecture by Kevin C. Miller Head of Archives and Special Collections, UC Davis Library This talk explores possible career trajectories with an ethnomusicology degree, particularly in combination with additional education or training in library and archival science. Using his own educational and career pathways as a starting point, Miller will demonstrate how he used his

UCLA Piano Marathon – A Celebration of Arnold Schoenberg

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and the students of Professors Inna Faliks and David Kaplan for their annual piano marathon, featuring the works of Arnold Schoenberg and responses written by UCLA composition students.   This performance is made possible by the David and Irmgard Dobrow Fund. Classical music was a passion of

Music of China Winter Concert

The UCLA Music of China Ensemble, directed by Chi Li, performs its annual winter concert featuring traditional and contemporary music, including Chinese opera aria, zheng unison, qin unison, folk dance, and silk-and-bamboo music. PROGRAM Introduction to Chinese Instruments used in this performance: Dizi: a transverse bamboo flute equipped with six finger holes, a mouth hole,

Opera Scenes

Join the Herb Alpert School of Music and Opera UCLA for an evening of scenes from operas new and old.   Opera UCLA is designed to provide students in the Voice and Opera Area with the tools they will need to succeed in opera performance. Students participate in fully-staged productions, experimental performances, and Opera Workshop

The Music of David S. Lefkowitz: A Portrait Concert

Join us for an evening of music of composer David S. Lefkowitz, inspired by Jewish liturgy and musical culture.  Concert includes one world premiere and two concert premieres.  Featuring David Kaplan, UCLA students, Sinai Temple cantors Marcus Feldman and Orly Campbell, and local area professionals.