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Eric Lindsay Named 2025 Lecturer of the Year

August 20

Eric Lindsay named 2025 Lecturer of the Year for exceptional achievements in undergraduate teaching
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.
ICIT Showcase Concert - spring 2026

May 16 Experimental Media Performance Lab (xMPL)

Original works by Ph.D. students in Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology (ICIT) showcase innovative approaches to contemporary music-making. Guided by core faculty whose work spans classical composition, computer music, improvisation ...
Honors Concert - spring 2026

April 5 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 ...
Listen to the Motion: Works by ICIT Ph.D. Students

January 31 Experimental Media Performance Lab (xMPL)

Featuring new compositions by Ph.D. students from the Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology (ICIT) program, this concert explores the creative potential of MUGIC®—a motion system developed by Mari Kimura. Through this innovative ...
UCI Chamber Music Concert - winter 2026

March 16 Winifred Smith Hall

Outstanding students from UC Irvine’s Department of Music perform celebrated chamber music masterworks in an evening of refined compositions. The concert showcases technical excellence and expressive interpretation, all within an intimate setting.
UCI Chamber Music Concert - spring 2026

June 8 Winifred Smith Hall

An evening of chamber music highlights the talent of UC Irvine’s music students through intimate and expressive performances. Featuring renowned works from the chamber repertoire, the concert showcases the students’ artistry, precision, and ...

Eric Lindsay Named 2025 Lecturer of the Year

Recognized for exceptional achievements in undergraduate teaching Eric Lindsay, lecturer specializing in musicianship, music theory and composition at the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts (UCI Arts), has been named the 2025 Lecturer of the Year by the UCI Celebration of Teaching. Part of...

Alumni

August is UCI Arts Alumni Appreciation Month

August is Alumni Appreciation Month at the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Join us as we honor and express gratitude for our talented alumni. Throughout August, we will spotlight the remarkable achievements of our former students on our social media channels. Each week will be dedicated...

Student

Graduation Spotlight Series: Soprano Isabelle Knowles ’25 Hits a High Note with her UC Irvine Experience

Knowles graduates with a B.Mus. in vocal performance and professional recording credits By Christine Byrd Isabelle Knowles is graduating this June with more than just a bachelor of music in vocal performance. She already has experience working with a Grammy-winning producer and making a...