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Music school dean co-authors book with bold plan to increase access to higher education
Music school dean co-authors book with bold plan to increase access to higher education
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UCLA Faculty Couple Leaves $4.05 Million Gift For Music Scholarships
It is with deep gratitude that we share that the School of Music has received a generous endowed gift of $4.05 million from the estate of emeriti professors Bernice Wenzel and Wendell “Jeff” Jeffrey, who were known for their longstanding commitment to the university.
Philanthropist Elaine Krown Klein Bequests $2.9 Million for Scholarships Benefitting Students in the School of Music and School of Arts and Architecture
The late philanthropist and cherished UCLA supporter and friend, Elaine Krown Klein, continued her longstanding dedication to the arts at UCLA with a generous gift of $2.9 million to a scholarship fund in her name in support of young musicians and artists.
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Music Industry Leaders to Discuss Influence of EDI in Special Edition Event Series
On September 27, The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music returns with LA Sounds Now in a special edition integration with the Still Waiting Speaker Series. This fall, join a provocative set of conversations with music industry professionals, artists and special guests representing the rich diversity of the Los Angeles music ecosystem offering unique perspectives
Global Jazz Studies professor will make history with Metropolitan Opera production
On Monday, September 27, when the curtains rise at The Metropolitan Opera, Terence Blanchard, professor and Kenny Burrell Chair in Global Jazz Studies at the School of Music, will make history as the first Black director to create a mainstage Met production with opera "Fire Shut Up In My Bones."
The Indo-Persian Musical Confluence Welcomes Attendees From Across the Globe
The School of Music’s Department of Ethnomusicology held eight virtual panels and performances as part of “The Indo-Persian Musical Confluence” series November 2020 – May 2021. This attracted participants from across the globe, including Europe, Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Canada and numerous regions within the United States.
‘Zoom for the piano’ helps professor record new CD during pandemic
It took many hours online to bring Inna Faliks’ ‘Reimagine: Beethoven & Ravel’ to life
Arturo O’Farrill Joins Universal Music Group’s Blue Note Family, Releases Upcoming Musical Work and Discusses Future Plans
Arturo O’Farrill is a five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist, global jazz studies professor at UCLA and the associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
School of Music Faculty Named Distinguished Professors
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music is proud to announce the promotion of two of our faculty members to the rank of Distinguished Professor: Peter Kazaras and Ian Krouse.
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