Events for September 2026 – Page 75 – The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

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.

Diversity in Unity (The Resonance of Iranian Art and Music)

Join Shahab Paranj, Alireza Mohazab and Reza Vali for a discussion of Iranian art and music. Iran, a historically diverse nation shaped by various groups and backgrounds, has always been a place where one can seek shared characteristics that bind its people together. Music and its associated elements stand out as one of these factors

Aria McCauley and Jonathan Recomanta – Junior Recital

Aria McCauley and Jonathan Recomanta present a Third Year Undergraduate recital. Please click the “Watch Livestream” link to view this recital online. This event 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

Contemporary Musicianship for Twenty-First Century Musicians with Jacob Collier

The Dean’s Curriculum Taskforce of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music invites our students and faculty to a special engagement and conversation on contemporary musicianship with Jacob Collier.   About Jacob: Recognized by audiences, critics and fellow musicians alike as one of the most gifted young artists of modern times, 29-year-old Jacob Collier already

Alexander Boldachev in Recital

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome world-renowned harpist and composer Alexander Boldachev for an intimate evening of music. This recital is part of a multi-date residency where Alexander will be working with composition students to develop new and innovative pieces for the harp.   About Alexander: Alexander Boldachev is a

Winter Trombone Studio Recital

Join Professor James Miller and his studio for an afternoon of music featuring the trombone.   This event 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 programs like this possible.