Name: Nate Sloan on the Pleasures and Perils of Public Musicology
Start: 2025-05-13T16:30:00
Location: University of California, Los Angeles

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music is set to host a series of captivating events in 2025, celebrating the diversity and richness of musical expression. From orchestral performances and world premieres to masterclasses and career fairs, the school promises an eclectic mix of experiences for music enthusiasts. Join us in Los Angeles for performances by the UCLA Philharmonia, enlightening lectures, student showcases, and the prestigious Schoenberg in Hollywood premiere, all contributing to a vibrant and dynamic musical year.

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music: A Symphony of Events in 2025

Nate Sloan

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Reluctant public intellectual Nate Sloan will share reflections and insights gleaned from ten years of producing Switched on Pop, a podcast exploring the making and meaning of popular music. Prepare to be regaled with true tales of decoding the Billboard charts, searching for redemption from the Jonas Brothers, and accidentally canceling Beethoven. Through these triumphs and embarrassments, Nate will attempt to outline strategies for 21st century academics to engage meaningfully with the wider world, and perhaps learn something new about their own research in the process.

Nate Sloan on the Pleasures and Perils of Public Musicology

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