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UCI Department of Music: A Spring Symphony of Cultural and Artistic Exploration

Spring 2025 at the University of California, Irvine is poised to be an exhilarating season for music enthusiasts. The UCI Department of Music unveils a series of concerts and workshops that highlight the versatility and vibrancy of musical traditions from classical chamber music to contemporary jazz, cutting-edge electronic soundscapes, and the rich tapestry of choral harmonies. Each event promises an immersive experience with performances from renowned musicians, innovative compositions, and explorations of global musical landscapes.

Apr 19, 2025
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1. An Evening of Chamber Music
Please join us for an evening of chamber music with violinist Haroutune Bedelian, cellist Sarah Koo Freeman, and pianist Lorna Griffitt.
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May 3, 2025
UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

2. Composing While Black: A concert by the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Join us for a unique concert celebrating the wide-ranging creative visions of Black composers, performed by virtuoso musicians from one of today's most renowned contemporary music ensembles, and including a pre-concert talk with the artists.
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May 8, 2025
UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

3. UCI Opera Workshop with the UCI Symphony
Join us for an exciting concert of diverse operatic repertoire performed by UC Irvine Vocal Arts students, accompanied by the UCI Symphony.
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May 10, 2025
UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · Irvine Barclay Theatre

4. UCI Jazz Combos - Spring 2025
Experience the UC Irvine undergraduate jazz program’s quarterly concert, featuring a variety of small jazz ensembles. This event offers a compelling array of performances, each guided by our skilled jazz faculty, showcasing the creativity and versatility of student musicians.
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May 14, 2025
UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

5. The Ghost of Autumn Winds
This performance features The Ghost of Autumn Winds (秋風の霊)—a roughly forty-minute dialogue between shakuhachi and electronics using an original generative AI system named simerent. The simerent system captures an instrument's phrases, performs pattern-matching, and responds with variations on previously captured phrases in order of similarity, difference, or both, all through an immersive sound system. Holding both similarity and difference in the same space, giving them equal voice and value, and allowing them to engage in dialogue are central to the artistic and humanistic motivations underlying this work.
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16 - 17 May, 2025
UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · Contemporary Arts Center

6. UCI Jazz Orchestra - Spring 2025
Experience the UCI Jazz Orchestra in a concert that spans from classic big band tunes to innovative modern jazz. This performance highlights the orchestra's breadth and skill in delivering a compelling large-ensemble jazz experience.
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May 21, 2025
UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

7. Journey Across Continents: UC Irvine Choral World Tour
Join us for this captivating concert launching the UC Irvine Chamber Singers Portugal tour. Experience an enchanting evening of music, from contemporary masterpieces to Renaissance classics. Immerse yourself in diverse melodies that span centuries, celebrating the rich tapestry of choral traditions.
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May 27, 2025
UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

8. Listen to the Motion 2025
The festival features a motion system called MUGIC®, developed by Mari Kimura. The concert showcases new works by Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology (ICIT) Ph.D. students from Professor Kimura’s seminar 'Composing with Sensors,' using MUGIC® to translate movements into meaningful expressions in new and creative ways.
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May 31, 2025
UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · Contemporary Arts Center

9. UCI Wind Ensemble - Spring 2025
Experience the UCI Wind Ensemble, conducted by Kevin McKeown, as they present an engaging selection of both classic and contemporary wind band pieces. This concert underscores the ensemble’s commitment to showcasing a wide range of musical expressions within the wind band repertoire.
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Jun 2, 2025
UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

10. UCI Guitar Ensemble - Spring 2025
The UC Irvine guitar students showcase a diverse array of classic compositions from around the world. The performance will include both solo and ensemble pieces, demonstrating the blend of guitars with other instruments across six centuries of musical tradition.
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Jun 4, 2025
UCI Department of Music

Irvine, CA · University of California, Irvine

Conclusion
The Spring 2025 lineup from the UCI Department of Music is a testament to the institution's commitment to cultural and artistic exploration. From the intimate nuances of chamber music and the dynamic expressions of jazz to innovative technological collaborations and the rich harmonies of choral works, these events offer something for every musical taste. Each performance is not just a concert but an invitation to witness the transformative power of music, underscoring its role as a universal language that transcends borders and unites diverse cultures.
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