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A Legacy Worth Celebrating

September 7

Anniversaries of UC Irvine and the Claire Trevor School of the Arts offer a moment of reflection and possibility
UCI Opera with UCI Symphony Orchestra: Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief

May 9 Irvine Barclay Theatre

UCI Opera presents a concert-style performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief, a witty one-act opera about love, deception, and scandal in a quiet town – featuring UC Irvine vocal arts students in a lively showcase of operatic ...
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 ...
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.
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 - 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 ...

UCI Arts Summer 2025 Faculty Highlights

A look at faculty news and creative activity from summer 2025 From curating thought-provoking exhibitions and premiering new choreography to receiving national awards and fellowships, faculty across the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts (UCI Arts) remained active throughout the summer....

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OCDE and UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts Launch ‘Earn and Learn’ Apprenticeships

The collaboration creates stronger pathways connecting classrooms, communities and careers in the arts The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) and UC Irvine are partnering to create new registered apprenticeships that combine paid, hands-on experience with industry-recognized credentials...

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A Legacy Worth Celebrating

Anniversaries of UC Irvine and the Claire Trevor School of the Arts offer a moment of reflection and possibility By Christine Byrd Every day, UC Irvine students and visitors walk by Claire Trevor’s Oscar and Emmy awards outside the theater named in her honor — golden reminders of that rare...