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See the Concerts See the Concerts The Ehnes Quartet Residency The Ehnes Quartet Residency The Ehnes Quartet, embarking on an exciting three-year partnership with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as the school’s visiting string quartet in residence, launches its eagerly anticipated Beethoven Quartet Cycle—a comprehensive six-concert chronological exploration of Beethoven’s complete string quartets. Learn About the Residency Learn About the Residency UCLA Jazzfest UCLA Jazzfest Every Fall, Winter and Spring we offer a three-day jazzfest, featuring our student ensembles. These concerts showcase students under faculty direction performing in everything from small combos to big band, from Afro-Latin jazz to contemporary and experimental works. See the Concerts See the Concerts Latest News More News More News Musicology Graduate Student Wins Dissertation Fellowship Musicology Graduate Student Wins Dissertation Fellowship Morgan Bates is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Musicology. A trumpet player with a wide-ranging undergraduate background—Bates began as a political science major—they earned a master’s in performance... Golden Season, Solid Gold Sound Golden Season, Solid Gold Sound The UCLA women’s basketball team brought home the national championship after a dominant run through the season and the tournament. And from the first tip through the final trophy hoist,... Composer Kay Kyurim Rhie Wins a Guggenheim Composer Kay Kyurim Rhie Wins a Guggenheim Kay Rhie, associate professor of composition, was one of five UCLA faculty to win the prestigious award, which supports scholars in a broad array of fields, from the natural sciences... Upcoming Events See all Events See all Events Classical Khachatur Avetisyan's 100th Anniversary and Armenian Genocide Commemoration Apr 23 Thu Classical Ehnes Quartet Open Rehearsal Apr 24 Fri Contemporary UCLA Music Industry Capstone Apr 25 Sat Chamber Music Ehnes Quartet - The Beethoven Cycle, II Apr 25 Sat World Music Fowler Festival: Himalaya: Tibetan Music, Dance, and Opera Apr 26 Sun Contemporary UCLA Wind Ensemble Apr 26 Sun World Music Tenzin Norbu: The dranyen (སྒྲ་སྙན་) and other Tibetan instruments Apr 27 Mon Lectures and Symposia Robert M. Stevenson Lecture with Dr. Carina Venter Apr 28 Tue Chamber Music UCLA Philharmonia - Hear Now Festival Concert Apr 30 Thu Masterclasses UCLA Abell Piano Masters series with Antonio Pompa-Baldi May Thu World Music Music of Mexico and Son Jarocho May Thu World Music Music of Korea and Intercultural Improvisation Ensemble May 10 Sun Opera Opera UCLA - Gluck's Iphigenie en Tauride May 14 Thu Masterclasses Anthony Marwood - Masterclass May 15 Fri World Music Music of India & African American Music Ensemble May 15 Fri Opera Opera UCLA - Gluck's Iphigenie en Tauride May 16 Sat Chamber Music UCLA Gluck Musicians Year End Showcase Concert May 22 Fri Classical 6th Annual Day of Armenian Music May 22 Fri Chamber Music Spring Collaborative Piano Class Concert May 26 Tue Chamber Music Faculty Artist Series - Celebrating Movses Pogossian May 27 Wed World Music Old Time String Band and Klezmer Ensemble May 28 Thu World Music Music of Turkey and China May 29 Fri World Music Music of Java, Thailand and Bali May 30 Sat World Music Music of Iran May 31 Sun Lectures and Symposia Berry Gordy Speaker Series Jun Mon World Music Music of Armenia Jun Mon Chamber Music Spring Woodwind Chamber Concert Jun Tue World Music Music of Ghana Jun Wed Classical UCLA Symphony Spring 2026 Concert Jun Wed Classical 23rd Annual Benno Rubinyi Piano Undergraduate Student Competition Jun Fri Chamber Music uclaFLUX Spring Concert Jun Fri Classical UCLA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Jun Fri Classical UCLA Philharmonia Jun Sat Chamber Music Spring Percussion Ensemble Jun Mon Explore Our New Student Brochure uclaalpert 1,270 8,651 The home of 21st-century music. Share your photos with us by tagging @UCLAalpert. #ThisisUCLAmusic BACKSTAGE PASS with Thomas Hodgson, professor of musicology at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, who takes us backstage at the Royal Albert Hall in London with @stornowayband (Professor Hodgson on trumpet). Swipe to see a video of his POV on stage! 42 Open BACKSTAGE PASS with Thomas Hodgson, professor of musicology at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, who takes us backstage at the Royal Albert Hall in London with @stornowayband (Professor Hodgson on trumpet). Swipe to see a video of his POV on stage! ... 42 What does scholarship support look like at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music? 76 Open What does scholarship support look like at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music? ... 76 It was great seeing so many new faces at our First Year Open House! We hope you got to connect with our awesome faculty, staff, and students. More questions? Feel free to reach out to your professors or visit our website, link in bio. Ready to take the next step? Remember to submit your statement of intent to register by May 1. Go Bruins! 269 Open It was great seeing so many new faces at our First Year Open House! We hope you got to connect with our awesome faculty, staff, and students. More questions? Feel free to reach out to your professors or visit our website, link in bio. Ready to take the next step? Remember to submit your statement of intent to register by May 1. Go Bruins! ... 269 Need a break from practicing? Engage in retail therapy! The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music hoodies now available in-store and online. Grab one at the LuValle Commons store (north campus, close to the law school) or online, link in bio! 184 Open Need a break from practicing? Engage in retail therapy! The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music hoodies now available in-store and online. Grab one at the LuValle Commons store (north campus, close to the law school) or online, link in bio! ... 184 Bruin Giving Day Returns on April 28-29, 2026! Mark your calendars and get ready to Seize theDay. This is the perfect moment to make your voice heard. Whether you support student scholarships, diverse ensembles, or incredible research, your voice will help others sing. Bruin Giving Day is your moment to make a difference. Go Bruins! 56 Open Bruin Giving Day Returns on April 28-29, 2026! Mark your calendars and get ready to Seize theDay. This is the perfect moment to make your voice heard. Whether you support student scholarships, diverse ensembles, or incredible research, your voice will help others sing. Bruin Giving Day is your moment to make a difference. Go Bruins! ... 56 Did you know that Tainted Love was originally released in 1964 before its rise to fame in 1981? Professor Bob Fink is here to tell you all about it. 148 Open Did you know that Tainted Love was originally released in 1964 before its rise to fame in 1981? Professor Bob Fink is here to tell you all about it. ... 148 Some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from IN THE HYPHEN`s latest video, “Welcome to Mariachi University, USA”. What role do American universities play in nurturing mariachi talent in the U.S.? What is a mariachi course like, and why are we seeing more university mariachi ensembles? This video takes viewers inside some of the United States` most storied mariachi programs to find out what students they`re attracting and what alumni of these programs are doing after graduating. In The Hyphen is a YouTube channel covering U.S. Latino culture. Led by award-winning journalist Fernando Hurtado, each documentary video explores what it means to be a hyphenated American. Link in bio to watch the full video! 230 15 Open Some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from IN THE HYPHEN`s latest video, “Welcome to Mariachi University, USA”. What role do American universities play in nurturing mariachi talent in the U.S.? What is a mariachi course like, and why are we seeing more university mariachi ensembles? This video takes viewers inside some of the United States` most storied mariachi programs to find out what students they`re attracting and what alumni of these programs are doing after graduating. In The Hyphen is a YouTube channel covering U.S. Latino culture. Led by award-winning journalist Fernando Hurtado, each documentary video explores what it means to be a hyphenated American. Link in bio to watch the full video! ... 230 15 NEWLY ADMITTED MASTER’S, DMA, AND PHD STUDENTS! Congratulations on your admission to The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Your applications have impressed us, and we hope you join us in your academic endeavors. This is your friendly reminder to submit your statement of intent to register by April 15th as it is rapidly approaching! 103 Open NEWLY ADMITTED MASTER’S, DMA, AND PHD STUDENTS! Congratulations on your admission to The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Your applications have impressed us, and we hope you join us in your academic endeavors. This is your friendly reminder to submit your statement of intent to register by April 15th as it is rapidly approaching! ... 103 Load More Follow on Instagram Follow Us On Social @UCLAAlpert #ThisisUCLAmusic @UCLAalpert on Instagram @UCLAalpert on Instagram We host over 200 events every year, the vast majority of which are free and open to the public. Stay abreast of all our events by singing up for our Events Newsletter. Subscribe to our Newsletter See a Recent Newsletter Event Calendar