Events for May 2026 – Page 86 – The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

6th Annual Robert U. Nelson Lecture: Do You Care About Indigenous Sound

The UCLA Robert U. Nelson Lecture Series, hosted by the Center for Musical Humanities, presents a talk by Dr. Trevor Reed, “Do You Care About Indigenous Sound” and response by Dr. Jessica Bissett Perea. Abstract: In this keynote and discussion, I look forward to exploring the relationships between sound and care, specifically our obligations as

Insider Access: A Music Industry Panel

Come meet music industry insiders (and School of Music alums) at this panel discussion. Alumni Board members will dialogue with students about the challenges and opportunities that accompany careers in the music industry. The panel will be followed by a reception with light hors d’oeuvres for students, alumni, and members of the board.   5:30

Schoenberg Art Walk

Come take a walk through Schoenberg Music Building and witness an eclectic exhibition of student projects in dance, film, music, acting, and visual mediums. Featuring student artists from The Herb Alpert School of Music, the School of the Arts and Architecture, and the School of Theater, Film and Television, this exhibition is a self-guided art

Drop the Needle: Remixing the Music Industry, a showcase of capstone projects

Aspiring producers, managers, and artists in UCLA’s new Music History and Industry program present Drop the Needle: Remixing the Music Industry, a showcase for the degree’s Senior Capstone projects in research, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Highlights will include many musical performances, first listens to recordings, presentations about student-built software companies and record labels, and research papers