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UCI Wind Ensemble

June 3 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 as well as those written for full symphonic wind...
UCI Symphony Orchestra - Spring 2024

June 7 Irvine Barclay Theatre

The UCI Symphony Orchestra is one of the premier large performance ensembles in Orange County, representing the Department of Music. The orchestra has existed since 1966 and offers music majors, non-majors, faculty and other community members the...
UCI Chamber Music Concert

June 10 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 & Rawlins Endowed Fund.
A Life of Song

In July, Professor Darryl Taylor from the Department of Music at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts will receive an honor from the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM). Commemorating its centenary in 2019, NANM is dedicated to promoting,

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A Life of Song

Exploring Professor Darryl Taylor's Influence on African American Music: A Q...

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In Memoriam of Classical Guitarist Alexander Dunn

Alexander Dunn Internationally regarded guitarist and educator Alexander Dunn Ph.D., passed away on May 8, 2024. Dunn was a valued member of the UC Irvine Department of Music, an instructor of guitar and led the guitar ensemble since 2021. “I knew Alex not only as a skilled musician but also as...