Most Read 24700 Posts of 2014
In celebration of the new year, 24700 takes a look back at the CalArts news of 2014. In our year in review, CalArts’ animators were featured in Vanity Fair, The Herb Alpert…
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Category: Music
CalArtians Appear on The Wire, Downbeat Best Albums of 2014 Lists
The jazz publication Downbeat Magazine and the London-based experimental music periodical The Wire recently released rankings of their top albums of 2014. The following CalArts musicians were included in these magazines’ highly regarded lists,…
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CalArtians Nominated for 2015 Grammys
The 57th Annual Grammy Award nominations were announced on Dec. 5. Among the nominees are CalArtians John Luther Adams (Music BFA 73) and the LA-based percussion ensemble, Partch. Named for…
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French Hornist Robert Lee Watt Pens Memoir The Black Horn
CalArts alumnus Robert Lee Watt (Music BFA 77) was the first African-American French hornist hired by a major symphony in the United States, at a time when blind auditions—auditions in…
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Stockhausen Festival Comes to CalArts in February
Mark your calendars: On Feb. 17, The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts hosts an evening celebrating the works of 20th century avant-garde composer Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007) with performances…
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Music Roundup: Awards and Accolades for CalArts Musicians
A roundup of achievements by students and faculty of The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts: Anne LeBaron The International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) has awarded the 2014…
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EventNovember 11, 2014
Pianist Richard Valitutto Gives Solo Performance of Nocturnes at REDCAT
Tomorrow (Nov. 11) at REDCAT, pianist, composer and CalArts alum Richard Valitutto (Music MFA 11) performs the inaugural concert of Piano Spheres’ new Satellite series, which focuses on emerging performers and new music…
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EventNovember 5, 2014
Revered Clarinet Faculty William Powell Gives Farewell Concert
On Wednesday (Nov. 5) at 8 pm, The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts presents a concert of works in honor of retiring clarinet faculty William Powell (Music MFA 79). The concert…
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EventNovember 1, 2014
Composer David Rosenboom to Perform Landmark Work at REDCAT
Update 11/4/14: The Los Angeles Times praises Rosenboom’s work. This Saturday (Nov. 1) at REDCAT, composer and Dean of The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts David Rosenboom presents his…
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EventOctober 28, 2014
Pianist Vicki Ray to Perform Concert of Music by 18 Former, Current Faculty Members
Grammy-nominated pianist and CalArts faculty member Vicki Ray performs a solo concert for the opening of the Piano Spheres season on Oct. 28 at Zipper Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. The…
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