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Madeleine Mitchell, performing with Professor Lorna Griffit

October 20, 2023

Winifred Smith Hall

Guest Artist Madeleine Mitchell Madeleine Mitchell, violin Lorna Griffitt, piano Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, 2 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall British violinist, Madeleine Mitchell will join music department piano faculty, Lorna Griffitt to perform a concert on Friday, October 20 at 2:00 pm in Winifred...

Vocal Arts Concert: Melissa McCann

October 25, 2023

Winifred Smith Hall

Vocal Arts Concert: Melissa McCann Accompanied by Junko Nojima, piano Organized by Darryl Taylor Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall Hailed for her “great sense of line and legato,” professional soprano and educator Melissa McCann (UCI M.F.A. ’14) is a rising young talent in...

Masterclass with Guest Artist Richard Cionco

November 10, 2023

Winifred Smith Hall

Masterclass with Guest Artist Richard Cionco Richard Cionco, piano Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, 1 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall On Friday November 10, pianist Richard Cionco will give a performance and master class for the music department piano students in Winifred Smith Hall from 1-3 p.m. The...

UCI Small Jazz Groups

November 15, 2023

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Small Jazz Groups Organized by Michael Dessen Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall Please join us for an evening of exciting music and improvisation as the UCI Undergraduate Jazz Program quarterly concert showcases the Small Group student ensembles. There will be multiple...

UCI Symphony Orchestra - Fall 2023

November 21, 2023

Irvine Barclay Theatre

UCI Symphony Orchestra Dr. Geoffrey Pope, conductor Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, 8 p.m. Pre-concert discussion at 7 p.m. Irvine Barclay Theatre Join the UCI Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr. Geoffrey Pope, for the first concert of the season! Celebrating the kick-off to the...

UCI Jazz Orchestra

November 29, 2023

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Jazz Orchestra Michael Dessen, director Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall Join the UCI Jazz Orchestra for an evening of warm and exciting large-ensemble jazz music, from big band era classics to diverse modern sounds. Generous support is provided by the Marjorie...

UCI Wind Ensemble

December 4, 2023

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Wind Ensemble Kevin McKeown, conductor Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall The UCI Wind Ensemble performs traditional and contemporary works written specifically for the wind band genre. Generous support is provided by the Marjorie...

UCI Guitar Ensemble

December 6, 2023

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Guitar Ensemble Organized by Alexander Dunn Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, 12 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall Discover the enchanting melodies of UCI guitar students as they harmonize the world's timeless compositions. From solo to quartet, witness six centuries of global repertoire, blending guitars...

Sounds of the Season

December 8, 2023

Sounds of the Season With the UC Irvine Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, and Voces Chamber Ensemble Irene Messoloras, conductor Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, 8 p.m. Check back for location and updates Dr. Irene Messoloras, ensembles conductor and director of choral activities, conducts the choirs in...

UCI Chamber Music Concert

December 11, 2023

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Chamber Music Concert Organized by Sarah Koo Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall A program featuring talented students from UCI’s Department of Music performing chamber music masterworks. Generous support is provided by the Marjorie...

Music Faculty Artist Series: Hossein Omoumi

January 27, 2024

Winifred Smith Hall

Music Faculty Artist Series Hossein Omoumi:Innovations in Pedagogy and Instruments Design Special performance with UCSD Music Professor Shahrokh Yadegari Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall In celebration of the internationally renowned musician Hossein Omoumi and his...

Music Faculty Artist Series: Yuliya Minina, piano

February 2, 2024

Winifred Smith Hall

Music Faculty Artist Series Yuliya Minina, piano:Music She Composed Yevgeniya Kobylyanska, cello Frances Bennett, soprano Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall UCI pianist Yuliya Minina will be joined by her friends and colleagues Yevgeniya Kobylyanska (cello) and Frances Bennett...

Music Faculty Artist Series: Mari Kimura, violin

February 9, 2024

Winifred Smith Hall

Music Faculty Artist Series Mari Kimura, violin Guest performer: Suejin Jung, piano Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall Violinist and composer Mari Kimura will give a solo recital including classical, contemporary, and original compositions. Generous support is provided by the...

Zulal: an a cappella trio of Armenian-American women

February 16, 2024

Winifred Smith Hall

Zulal: An a cappella trio of Armenian-American women Teni Apelian, Anaïs Alexandra Tekerian, Yeraz Markarian Organized by the Center for Armenian Studies Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall Zulal, which means “clear water”, is an a cappella trio that transforms Armenia’s...

UCI Small Jazz Groups

February 21, 2024

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Small Jazz Groups Organized by Michael Dessen Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall The UCI undergraduate jazz program presents its quarterly concert to showcase the small-group student ensembles. There will be several groups under the direction of the jazz faculty. Join...

UCI Jazz Orchestra

February 28, 2024

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Jazz Orchestra Michael Dessen, director Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall Join the UCI Jazz Orchestra for an evening of warm and exciting large-ensemble jazz music, from big band era classics to diverse modern sounds. Generous support is provided by the Marjorie...

Music Faculty Artist Series: Lorna Griffitt, piano

Winifred Smith Hall

Music Faculty Artist Series Lorna Griffitt, piano Saturday, March 2, 2024, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall Professor and pianist Lorna Griffitt will perform a captivating solo recital showcasing a selection of masterful pieces. The program commences with Bach's Toccata in E Minor, a work with...

UCI Symphony Orchestra - Winter 2024

Irvine Barclay Theatre

UCI Symphony Orchestra Dr. Geoffrey Pope, conductor Thursday, March 7, 2024, 8 p.m. Pre-concert discussion at 7 p.m. Irvine Barclay Theatre Join the UCI Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Dr. Geoffrey Pope, for an evening of orchestral classics from your favorite composers...