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Galan Trio: “Kinesis”

April 22 Winifred Smith Hall

The Galan Trio, a dynamic piano trio from Greece (Babis Karasavvidis, violin; Marina Kolovou, cello; Petros Bouras, piano) will perform a concert of works by living California composers. The program will include compositions by UCI professor ...
UCI Opera and UCI Symphony: The Turn of the Screw

May 11 - May 12 Irvine Barclay Theatre

Experience the chilling suspense of The Turn of the Screw, a haunting two-act opera based on Henry James' classic novella. Opera at UCI’s production follows the enigmatic Governess as she confronts malevolent spirits in a grand estate, navigating a...
UCI Small Jazz Groups

May 15 Winifred Smith Hall

The UCI undergraduate jazz program will present its quarterly concert to showcase the small-group student ensembles. There will be several groups under the direction of the jazz faculty. Please join us for an evening of exciting music and improvisation.
Music Faculty Artist Series: Dennis Kim, violin

May 19 Winifred Smith Hall

A citizen of the world, Dennis Kim was born in Korea, raised in Canada and educated in the United States. He has spent over a decade leading orchestras in the United States, Europe and Asia. Also a dedicated teacher, Kim is the Assistant Professor of ...
UCI Jazz Orchestra

May 22 Winifred Smith Hall

Join the UCI Jazz Orchestra for an evening of the warm and exciting sounds of large-ensemble jazz music, including the classic repertoire of the big band era.
ICIT Showcase Concert

May 24 Winifred Smith Hall

This annual concert presents original new works by Ph.D. students in Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology (ICIT) in the UCI Music Department. Generous support is provided by the Marjorie & Rawlins Endowed Fund.
Songs from the Heart: A Choral Tapestry

May 31 Winifred Smith Hall

The UC Irvine Chamber Singers and Voces Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Irene Messoloras, ensembles conductor and director of choral activities, will present a delightful evening of inspirational song. Generous support is provided by ...

Doubling Down

CTSA students embrace risk as they pursue careers in arts and other fields By Christine Byrd Living the artist’s life requires embracing risk. Unlike medicine or business, there is no clear-cut pathway to a successful and stable career in the arts. But in the quest to create art by taking...

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ICIT Turns 15

A weekend to remember On March 8-9, 2024, the Department of Music celebrated the 15th anniversary of its graduate program in Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology (ICIT) with a weekend-long series of events. These events included experimental music and innovative musical research...

Faculty

Grace on the Keys

Lorna Griffitt and her musical journey By Chiara Guastella Graciously talented and with an extensive background as a musician, Professor Lorna Griffitt strives to be a medium between the composer and the audience through her playing. Griffitt will take the stage at Winifred Smith Hall for the...