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Events

Winifred Smith Hall

Honors Concert Organized by Lorna Griffitt, Sarah Koo and Nina Scolnik Sunday, April 7, 2024, 3 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall Free admission The annual Honors Concert showcases outstanding music students in solo and ensemble performances from classical to jazz and beyond. Don’t miss this special...

Finding a Voice

Winifred Smith Hall

Finding a Voice Organized by Dr. Joe Davies April 6-7, 2024 Winifred Smith Hall The Department of Music, in association with the Claire Trevor Society and Illuminations: The Chancellor's Arts...

Vocal Arts Concert: Nordic and Slavic Repertoire

Winifred Smith Hall

Vocal Arts Concert: Nordic and Slavic Repertoire Organized by Darryl Taylor, Frances Bennett and Yuliya Minina Friday, April 12, 2024, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall UCI students showcase a unique concert performing fervent Scandinavian melodies by Sibelius, Grieg, Stenhammar, and more, in...

UCI Opera and UCI Symphony: The Turn of the Screw

Irvine Barclay Theatre

UCI Opera and UCI Symphony Present The Turn of the Screw Benjamin Britten, composer Myfanwy Piper, libretto Adapted from the novel by Henry James Darryl Taylor, artistic director Geoffrey Pope, conductor Yuliya Minina, assistant music director Stage director TBD May 11-12, 2024 Irvine...

UCI Opera and UCI Symphony: The Turn of the Screw

Irvine Barclay Theatre

UCI Opera and UCI Symphony Present The Turn of the Screw Benjamin Britten, composer Myfanwy Piper, libretto Adapted from the novel by Henry James Darryl Taylor, artistic director Geoffrey Pope, conductor Yuliya Minina, assistant music director Stage director TBD May 11-12, 2024 Irvine...

UCI Small Jazz Groups

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Small Jazz Groups Organized by Michael Dessen Wednesday, May 15, 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 us...

Music Faculty Artist Series: Dennis Kim, violin

Winifred Smith Hall

Music Faculty Artist Series Dennis Kim, violin Sunday, May 19, 2024, 5 p.m. 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...

UCI Jazz Orchestra

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Jazz Orchestra Michael Dessen, director Wednesday, May 22, 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...

ICIT Showcase Concert

Winifred Smith Hall

ICIT Showcase Concert Organized by Kojiro Umezaki Friday, May 24, 2024, 8 p.m. 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...

UCI Choral Concert

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Choral Concert Dr. Irene Messoloras, conductor Friday, May 31, 2024, 8 p.m. 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...

UCI Wind Ensemble

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Wind Ensemble Kevin McKeown, conductor Monday, June 3, 2024, 8 p.m. Winifred Smith Hall This advanced ensemble is devoted to the study and performance of music composed for varying combinations of wind and percussion instruments. Concerts typically include works written for small groups...

UCI Guitar Ensemble

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Guitar Ensemble Organized by Alexander Dunn Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 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...

UCI Symphony Orchestra - Spring 2024

Irvine Barclay Theatre

UCI Symphony Orchestra Dr. Geoffrey Pope, conductor Friday, June 7, 2024, 8 p.m. Pre-concert discussion at 7 p.m. Irvine Barclay Theatre Join the UCI Symphony Orchestra for the final concert of the season. The orchestra will perform an evening of orchestral classics from your favorite...

UCI Chamber Music Concert

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Chamber Music Concert Organized by Sarah Koo Monday, June 10, 2024, 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...