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UCLA Marching Band Serves as a Symbol of Unity for Los Angeles
In a special “state of the city” address on Monday, February 2, 2026, Mayor Karen Bass looked ahead to several major events that Los Angeles is set to host in
The Cultural Stakes of the Super Bowl Halftime Show, from Madonna to Bad Bunny
Professor Joanna Love, who completed her doctorate in musicology at UCLA in 2012, examines how halftime performances reflect changing ideas of America
Alumnus Jake Heggie Wins Grammy
The composer was honored for his opera ‘Intelligence,’ while several other Bruins contributed to award-winning music
Faculty and Alumni Recognized in 2026 Grammy Awards
Congratulations to faculty and alums of The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music who have been been recognized in the 2026 Grammy Awards.  Music alum Alexander Lloyd Blake is the
Composition Alum Jake Heggie Wins Grammy
From the Daily Bruin: “You might be in a theater with two to 3,000 people you don’t know,” Heggie said. “But because of the experience of this human drama and
Alumnus Brian Vu Talks Grammy Nomination, Opera Performance
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music alumnus Brian Vu received a nomination for Best Opera Recording at the 68th Grammy Awards for his performance in “Huang Ruo: An American Soldier.”