LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING: Black Opera Singers Raise Their Voices in Remembrance and TriumphLIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING: Black Opera Singers Raise Their Voices in Remembrance and Triumph
Prof. Darryl Taylor, countertenor, recently participated in soprano Nicole Heaston’s Purple Robe Song Series. The Juneteenth tribute features 65 of the nation’s top operatic talents, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing!” arranged by Roland Carter. The song was written by James Weldon Johnson and...
Director Jane Page On HUMAN ERROR & New Forms of StorytellingDirector Jane Page On HUMAN ERROR & New Forms of Storytelling
Broadway World Los Angeles interviews department of drama's Prof. Jane Page regarding her new project, HUMAN ERROR. "North Coast Rep's west coast premiere of playwright Eric Pfeffinger's HUMAN ERROR will go on as originally planned, only in these times of social distancing, being presented...
UCI Vocal Arts students pay tribute to the lives lost to Covid-19UCI Vocal Arts students pay tribute to the lives lost to Covid-19
On June 6, 2020, the UCI Chamber Singers released a virtual choral performance of “Unclouded Day,” an old American folk song, newly arranged by renowned composer Shawn Kirchner. Dr. Irene Messoloras, Choir Director at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, conducted the virtual performance,...
UCI Drama alum Taylor Fagins produces a powerful message through songUCI Drama alum Taylor Fagins produces a powerful message through song
Taylor Fagins, Department of Drama alum, B.A. ’17, recently released a moving piece, “we need more.” The song is dedicated to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless others who have died through violence. The project was written and sung by Taylor Fagins, and arranged,...
Chiisana Omatsuri by Kei AkagiChiisana Omatsuri by Kei Akagi
Jazz pianist and head of the Jazz Studies program at UCI, Prof. Kei Akagi, was recently invited by Bay Area artists Brenda Wong Aoki and Marl Izu to be part of Earth Dance 2020: First Voice Earth Day, Offerings to Mother Earth. "Many traditions believe everything and everyone is part of a living...
‘Lint Lady,’ Long Beach artist Slater Barron dies at 89‘Lint Lady,’ Long Beach artist Slater Barron dies at 89
By Asia Morris, Long Beach Post From abstract lint paintings and life-sized installations to bite-sized works mimicking plates of upscale sushi in her series Chef’s Special, artist Slater Barron found joy in using a material most would consider worthy only of discarding: lint. Known as the “...
Saints and Anteaters together in Music during COVID-19Saints and Anteaters together in Music during COVID-19
2020 was going to be the year that the annual combined concert, comprised of the UCI Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Ana High School (SAHS) Symphony Orchestra, "went bigger" and became the "Triple Jubilee." The ensembles were poised to perform in the Downtown Santa Ana Arts District on the 2nd...
Ballet in the kitchen: Alana Isiguen Ballet in the kitchen: Alana Isiguen
"Alana Isiguen was a mere 2-years-old when she became so committed to emulating the movements in her older sister’s dance class that the instructor eventually conceded, much to the young pupil’s delight, in letting her join. From there, it was love. Isiguen, who will join the UW department of...
In remembrance of Peter AlexanderIn remembrance of Peter Alexander
UCI Institute and Museum of California Art and Claire Trevor School of the Arts remember Peter Alexander The University of California, Irvine’s Institute and Museum of California Art (IMCA) and Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) community mourn the passing of artist Peter Alexander—a...
Investigating Exploration and the ‘Aha’ MomentInvestigating Exploration and the ‘Aha’ Moment
"What happens in your brain when you experience an ‘aha!’ moment? Anecdotally you may feel your world expand and your understanding blossom…but what does that mean and how can someone create that experience? These questions sparked an innovative collaboration between two scientists, Linda Palmer...
UCI’s Dance Department Hosts Their First Online PerformanceUCI’s Dance Department Hosts Their First Online Performance
May 14 would’ve marked the opening night of UCI Dance Department’s annual undergraduate choreography showcase, “Physical Graffiti.” The shift to remote rehearsals following the show’s cancelation didn’t stop the cast and creative team from performing.
A New Cultural Paradigm at the UC Irvine School of the Arts
Meet Costume Designer Lauryn TerceiraMeet Costume Designer Lauryn Terceira
Feature by Voyage LA Lauryn Terceira, M.F.A. '19, Costume Design Today we’d like to introduce you to Lauryn Terceira. Lauryn, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. Though my official job title reads ‘Costume Designer,’ the...
Gift from the Richard B. Siegel Foundation Supports CTSA OutreachGift from the Richard B. Siegel Foundation Supports CTSA Outreach
The Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) outreach unit was recently awarded a $20,000 gift from the Richard B. Siegel Foundation to support the school's community engagement programs. The school's outreach program partners with local schools and community organizations to share the talents...
UC Irvine Cross-Campus Collaboration Delivers New Certificate Program UC Irvine Cross-Campus Collaboration Delivers New Certificate Program
New online certificate provides essential presentation skills Irvine, Calif., May 11, 2020 - UC Irvine’s top ranking Paul Merage School of Business and national leader Claire Trevor School of the Arts are pleased to announce a new, online professional development offering, Certificate in...
The radical possibilities of a box The radical possibilities of a box
By Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson for Curbed Online Magazine "Brigham became a minor celebrity during her lifetime—regularly contributing articles to popular magazines like Ladies’ Home Journal and displaying rooms of box furniture inside model homes and at international exhibitions—but like so many...
#UCIArtsAnywhere: A Perfect Platform For Expressing Creativity Remotely#UCIArtsAnywhere: A Perfect Platform For Expressing Creativity Remotely
The New University, by Rachel Golkin. "Amidst concerns regarding COVID-19, UCI transitioned to remote learning for the 2020 spring quarter and encouraged students to return to their off-campus residencies. The UCI community is now spread all..."
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