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UC Irvine Launches Certificate in Teaching Artistry to Prepare Artists for Expanding Education Careers

The new program aims to support the growing demand from arts organizations, schools and community partners
Anteaters in the Arts

January 12

Alumni keep arts & culture vibrant in O.C.
Arts Advocates: John Forsyte

January 27

John Forsyte is president and CEO of the Pacific Symphony. During his 27-year tenure, he has been a strong advocate for music education across Orange County, including at UC Irvine
Reed Wixson Blurs the Line Between the Natural and the Artificial Through Music

January 13

Reed Wixson Blurs the Line Between the Natural and the Artificial Through Music
Honors Concert - spring 2026

April 6 Winifred Smith Hall

Outstanding music students from across the Department of Music are featured in the annual Honors Concert, presenting a wide-ranging program of solo and ensemble performances. From classical to jazz and beyond, this event celebrates the exceptional ...
Vocal Arts Concert: Echoes of England

April 10 Winifred Smith Hall

UCI singers and pianists perform songs composed by Henry Purcell, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Benjamin Britten.
The Art of the Viola: From Poland With Love

April 18 Winifred Smith Hall

Join us for a special recital celebrating internationally acclaimed violist and UC Irvine Professor Jerzy Kosmala on 60 years of artistic work, including teaching and performing.

Collin Felter Unifies Conflicting Modes of Music

Medici Circle Scholar Collin Felter and Felterman’s Deli By Gamy Cortes Before Collin Felter ’27 came to UC Irvine’s Ph.D. program in history and theory of music, and prior to breaking his wrist in a car accident back in 2021, Felter believed his future career was set for performance. “But the...

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UC Irvine Launches Certificate in Teaching Artistry to Prepare Artists for Expanding Education Careers

The new program aims to support the growing demand from arts organizations, schools and community partners Irvine, Calif., Feb. 14, 2026 – The UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts, in collaboration with the UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education, has launched a new Certificate in...