At CTSA, our priority is the health and safety of our students and community, including faculty, staff, production team, and supporters. In keeping with the decision released by UCI in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, we have decided to cancel or postponed all performances for the remainder of the Spring 2020 quarter.

At CTSA, our priority is the health and safety of our students and community, including faculty, staff, production team, and supporters. In keeping with the decision released by UCI in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, we have decided to cancel or postponed all performances for the remainder of the Spring 2020 quarter.

UCI Vocal Arts 

Songs of Lori Laitman: American Composer - POSTPONED

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.

Described by Fanfare Magazine as “one of the most talented and intriguing of living composers,” Lori Laitman has composed multiple operas and choral works, and over 250 songs, setting texts by classical and contemporary poets. Students will sing some of her songs, in anticipation of presenting the West Coast premiere of her opera, The Scarlet Letter.

Chamber Music Concert - CANCELED

Winter 2020

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

A program featuring talented students from UCI’s Department of Music performing chamber music masterworks.

Free admission

Noon Showcase Concert

Winter 2020

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2020

12:00 pm

Winifred Smith Hall

On Wednesday, March 4th at noon, the Winter Showcase Concert will present works by Beethoven, Schubert, Hoffmeister and Stravinsky, among others. Come hear the music department’s brilliant and talented young musicians in Winifred Smith Hall.

Free admission

UCI Wind Ensemble

Winter 2020 Concert

Kevin McKeown, conductor

Monday, Mar. 9, 2020

8:00 pm

Winifred Smith Hall

The UCI Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Kevin McKeown, performs traditional and contemporary works written specifically for the wind band genre.

Free admission

UCI Jazz Small Groups

Winter 2020 Concert

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020

8:00 pm

Winifred Smith Hall

The UCI undergraduate jazz program will presents its quarterly concert to showcase the small group student ensembles. There will be several groups under the direction of the jazz faculty. Please join us for an evening of exciting music and improvisation.

Free admission

UCI Jazz Orchestra

Winter 2020 Concert

Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, conductor

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020

8:00 pm

Winifred Smith Hall

Please join the UCI Jazz Orchestra for an evening of the warm and exciting sounds of large-ensemble jazz music, including the classic repertoire of the big band era.

Free admission

UCI Chamber Singers

Winter 2020 Concert

Dr. Irene Messoloras, conductor

Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2020

8:00 pm

Winifred Smith Hall

UCI Chamber Singers perform a showcase of songs highlighting the diverse talents of our students in the vocal art programs.

Free admission

Saxophones with Strings Attached

Saturday, February 1, 2020

8:00 pm

Winifred Smith Hall

Swedish saxophonist Anders Lundegård performs his own compositions alongside classical masterpieces of the 18th- and 20th-century on soprano, alto and baritone saxophones, accompanied by UCI pianist Yuliya Minina and UCI string students. Known for his witty presentations, Lundegård offers asides on Swedish and American culture and the saxophone’s legacy.