The UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology at the Herb Alpert School of Music continues its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration with a series of events for the public's enjoyment during the winter quarter. Programs include performances in various genres, as well as exhibitions and academic lectures.
Since the founding of the Institute of Ethnomusicology at UCLA in 1960 by pioneering ethnomusicologist Mantle Hood, the campus has been a leader in the study and performance of musical cultures of the world. The first independent ethnomusicology department in the United States and the first program to award both undergraduate and graduate degrees in ethnomusicology, UCLA Ethnomusicology has produced more ethnomusicology graduates than any other program in the world.
Throughout its five decades, UCLA Ethnomusicology has been recognized as the world's premier program as a result of its student and faculty achievements, its broad and innovative course offerings, and its training of faculty for other music programs.
It was a UCLA ethnomusicology graduate — Robert E. Brown — who is credited with coining the iconic phrase "world music."
The department is also home to the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive, one of the largest sound archives in the United States, with more than 100,000 audiovisual recordings. For a history of ethnomusicology at UCLA and a complete listing of events, visit www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu/celebrating50years or call 310-206-3033.
For events at UCLA's Schoenberg Music Building, all-day parking ($10) and short-term parking (payable at pay stations) are available in Lot 2 (enter the campus at Hilgard and Westholme avenues).
FREE CONCERTS
Wednesday, Feb. 16 7 p.m.
Music of Africa and the Near East
Jan Popper Theater, Schoenberg Music Building (1200)
This concert features students and independent music groups from the UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology. The concert is sponsored by the Ethnomusicology Undergraduate Student Organization.
Monday, March 7 7 p.m.
UCLA Jazz Combos
Schoenberg Hall, Schoenberg Music Building
Performances feature UCLA jazz combos directed by George Bohanon, Kenny Burrell, Clayton Cameron, Charley Harrison, Charles Owens and Michele Weir.
Tuesday, March 8 7 p.m.
UCLA Big Bands
Schoenberg Hall, Schoenberg Music Building
Performances feature the UCLA Jazz Orchestra, directed by Charley Harrison; the UCLA Latin Jazz Ensemble, directed by Bobby Rodriguez; the Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, directed by James Newton; and the Jazz Fusion Ensemble, directed by Kenny Burrell.
FREE EXHIBITIONS
Through June 12
Exhibition and Visual Display of Historical Photos and Artifacts
Schoenberg Music Building
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Part of the 50th anniversary celebration of ethnomusicology at UCLA, this exhibition features photos, instruments, occasional video screenings and more highlighting the people, events and ideas that have shaped the study of world music at UCLA and around the globe.
NAZIR ALI JAIRAZBHOY COLLOQUIUM SERIES
The Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Colloquium Series presents a variety of lectures focusing on research and other issues important in the field of ethnomusicology. Lectures are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Jan. 5 1–3 p.m.
Sonia Seeman, University of Texas, Austin
Schoenberg Music Building (B544)
Wednesday, Jan. 19 1–3 p.m.
Barbara Hampton, City University of New York, Hunter College
Schoenberg Music Building (B544)
Wednesday, Feb. 2 1–3 p.m.
Tanya Merchant, UC Santa Cruz
Schoenberg Music Building (B544)
Wednesday, Feb. 16 1–3 p.m
. Russell Rodriguez, UC Santa Cruz
Schoenberg Music Building (B544)
Wednesday, March 2 1–3 p.m.
David Borgo, UC San Diego
Schoenberg Music Building (B544)
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