Fourth-year music and culture major Deonna Pope had a rough start to her undergraduate experience, coming onto campus during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pope not only had to adjust to college but learn to cope with the initial isolation caused by the pandemic. However, her passion carried her through, and as the...
By Jeremy Gutierrez, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
On March 5, several students showcased their musical talents during the Student Performance and Composition series hosted in ARTS 157 at UC Riverside. Part of the music department’s Florence Bayz Music series, the performance allowed students to work on a piece — either instrumental or vocal — and perform it in front of an audience...
By Jeremy Gutierrez, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
The World Music Festival was hosted in the University Theatre on May 2 at 7 p.m. by Professor Jonathan Ritter, chair of the Department of Music at UC Riverside. The festival has been held for approximately the last 20 years, celebrating music from around the world and highlighting some of UCR’s key cultural music ensembles...
By Jeremy Gutierrez, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communication |
Presented by UCR's Department of Music, the Florence Bayz Music Series has been underway for the 2023-2024 academic year. Held every Wednesday at noon in room 157 of the ARTS building, the series features a variety of concerts, academic presentations, and workshops with the overarching goal of exploring music in various ways. "The Bayz series...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communication |
International scholars from around the world met together virtually in November to share and discuss Transnational Film and Audiovisual Art. The Transnational Film and Audiovisual Art conference and the Audiovisual Frontiers exhibition – with more than 70 pieces of audiovisual art – were presented on Nov. 20 by UC Riverside’s Department of Music and UCR...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
As COVID-19 continues to impact UCR, students are facing unique challenges within the CHASS performing arts departments which include Dance, Music, and Theatre, Film, and Digital Production (TFDP). Acting classes conducted via Zoom begin with a wellness check-in for the students and professors to keep in touch with their own feelings. Talking through emotions during...
By Mina Shiratsuchi, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Multi-award winning composer Dana Kaufman approaches music in revolutionary ways, and encourages her students to do the same. The Visiting Assistant Professor in Music Composition is the composer of a new, Netflix original Tiger King-inspired micro-opera titled Exotic v. Baskin: The Micro-Opera, commissioned by the Carlow Arts Festival in Ireland. The performance premiered online during...
By Hannah Croft, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing & Communications |
The Experimental Acoustics Research Studio (EARS) is making waves at UC Riverside. EARS is a studio within UCR’s Department of Music that focuses on facilitating research and advances in music technology and multimedia. An interdisciplinary group made up of sound engineers, musicians, writers, video editors, cinematographers, and even game designers congregate at EARS to redefine...
By Chris Fleming, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Monique Veloz has been creating art her entire life. Painting is more than a hobby for Veloz, it's a way of expressing emotion and giving back. "There's not one form of art, there are multiple forms," Veloz said. "Everybody needs an outlet. Whether it’s poetry, art or music, whatever makes you feel better about yourself...
By Hannah Croft, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
