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Exploring Soundscapes and Cultural Narratives at UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music

UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music is set to host a diverse array of events that delve into the multifaceted world of sound and music. From symposiums on the intersection of sound and societal issues to concerts showcasing the talents of renowned and emerging artists, these events promise to offer enriching insights and unforgettable performances. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with thought-provoking topics such as the impact of sound on social dynamics and the fusion of music and politics.

Jan 3, 2025
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1. Symposium on Sound and Hate Studies
This half-day symposium at UCLA will explore the intersection of sound and hate, focusing on how auditory experiences can propagate, resist, and reflect social animosities. Through discussions and lectures, the event will present unique perspectives on various forms of hate from the lens of sound studies, drawing on diverse fields to examine a wide range of social animosities. The symposium aims to deepen the understanding of how sound influences, challenges, and shapes the dynamics of hate in society.
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Jan 17, 2025
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Los Angeles, CA · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

2. Paula C. Harper Explores Sonic Memes, Contagious Tunes, and Viral Musicking
With the rise of TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify, memes and other internet phenomena are becoming more and more audible in our daily lives. In this talk, musicologist Paula Harper briefly historicizes and contextualizes the contagious concept of “virality,” demonstrating how the concept might also be understood as a form of musicality. In Harper’s view, when we create, watch, listen to, circulate, or share “viral” digital internet objects, we participate in a significant site of 21st century musical practice. Digital platforms, in turn, have adapted to facilitate this viral musicality, using music’s positive capacities—aesthetic pleasure, communal participation, social connectivity—to enable corporate profit-making, corral attention, and incentivize acceptance of increasing technocapital enclosure of the internet and everyday life.
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Jan 21, 2025
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Los Angeles, CA · University of California, Los Angeles

3. David L. Abell Piano Masters Series featuring Orli Shaham
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome pianist Orli Shaham for the first installment of our 2024/25 David L. Abell Piano Master Series, a concert series which features renowned artists visiting UCLA to perform and work with our piano students.
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Jan 23, 2025
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Los Angeles, CA · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

4. Sunday Music and A Schmear: Iris Malkin with Special Guest Ido Ariel
Join us for a Sunday afternoon of Israeli art songs with mezzo soprano Iris Malkin and special guest pianist, Ido Ariel. Songs for voice and piano setting Hebrew poems have been composed since the early 20th century, reflecting Israel's rich and complicated culture. Malkin and Ariel present this fascinating genre's contrasting trends over 100 years of tensions between West and East, Zionism and Post-Zionism, Classical, and Popular music. The program will include songs in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino. Complimentary bagels, sweets and coffee.
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Feb 2, 2025
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Los Angeles, CA · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

5. 20th Annual UCLA Philharmonia All-Star Concert
Each year, the All-Star competition provides Music Department students with the opportunity to audition for the privilege of performing as soloists with the UCLA Philharmonia, the school's flagship orchestra. Join us in Schoenberg Hall this year for the 20th Annual All-Star Concert featuring the winners of Fall 2024's All-Star Competition.
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Feb 2, 2025
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Los Angeles, CA · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

6. Music and Politics in Iran
Art and music have always played significant roles in influencing people in Iran, particularly in the realm of politics. Poets and musicians have historically shaped public opinion and conveyed politically charged messages. In this conference, titled "Music and Politics in Iran," scholars will discuss and present their research on the interplay between music and politics during various periods in contemporary Iranian history.
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Feb 5, 2025
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Los Angeles, CA · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

7. Winter Wind Ensemble Concert
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the first Wind Ensemble concert of the Winter quarter.
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Feb 9, 2025
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Los Angeles, CA · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

8. Winter Undergraduate Composers’ Concert
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening highlighting the music of undergraduate student composers.
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Feb 11, 2025
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Los Angeles, CA · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

9. 8th Annual Robert U Nelson Lecture: A Conversation with Michael Abels
The UCLA Robert U. Nelson Lecture Series, hosted by the Center for Musical Humanities, presents A Conversation with Michael Abels.
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Feb 13, 2025
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Los Angeles, CA · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

10. In the Beginning Was the Word – Nathaniel Mackey
Please welcome special guest Nathaniel Mackey for an unforgettable evening of spoken word poetry and jazz music. Universally recognized as one of the great poets of our age, Mackey stands out for his expansive world-building and intensive exploration of the relationship between music and poetry.
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Feb 14, 2025
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Los Angeles, CA · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Conclusion
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's upcoming events offer a rich tapestry of experiences for anyone interested in the profound impact of music and sound on society and culture. From scholarly discussions to captivating performances, these events promise to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. Whether you're drawn to the academic exploration of sound or the emotive power of live performances, there's something for everyone at these events. Don't miss the chance to engage with some of the most thought-provoking and talented figures in the world of music and sound.
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