With the arrival of spring quarter, the end of the academic year is in sight.
But this is also a time for concerts and other events. In the following, I highlight
"new faces" and the many activities taking place in spring and summer 2007. If you
live nearby, I invite your participation.
Searches
The search for a new Ethnomusicology Archive Librarian closed with no hire.
The department plans to conduct a new search in summer and fall 2007. Fortunately,
Phoebe Nelson, who is serving as interim archivist, has agreed to remain with us
until we find a permanent replacement.
New Faces
1. The department welcomes Allyn Miner, who is teaching two courses this spring
quarter:
Dr. Miner is visiting from the University of Pennsylvania, where she teaches
in the Department of South Asia Studies. Her appointment at UCLA is made possible
through funding provided by the Mohindar Brar Sambhi Chair in Indian Music. For
more information about Dr. Miner, please go to the following link:
<http://www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu/people/miner.htm>
2. Several people have resigned and/or retired, and we wish them much success
in their new ventures. As a result of these vacancies, the department has hired
several replacements:
In Winter 2007, Umberto Belfiore was hired as the new recording technician for
the Ethnomusicology and Music Departments. He replaces Jeff Richmond who retired
in August 2006.
Julia Yang was hired in March 2007 as the new accounting assistant for the
Ethnomusicology and Music Departments. She replaces Jennie Molina who resigned
in February 2007 to accept another position in the university.
Effective March 29, 2007, Kelly Salloum resigned from her position as
director of UCLA Ethnomusicology Publications and the department's events
coordinator. Until a permanent person is hired, Kathleen Hood will serve
as interim director of publications and events coordinator.
Events
1. Public Lecture
A public lecture by Allyn Miner will take place on Friday, May 11, 2007,
at 3:00 PM in the Gamelan Room; a reception will follow.
2. Spring Festival of World Music and Jazz
The department's annual spring concert series featuring our world music
and jazz performance ensembles begins May 17 and ends June 5. All concerts
will take place in Schoenberg Hall and begin at 7 PM. For details,
see the department web site:
<http://www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu/newsevents/upevents.htm>
3. Ethnomusicology Undergraduate Student Organization (EUSO)
Continuing the momentum created with the Alumni night that took place in
Winter 2007, the undergraduates are planning World Music Stock. Details
are forthcoming.
4. The department's second annual World Music Summer Institute (WMSI)
will take place June 24 to 30, 2007. If you know of individuals who will
benefit from such an experience, please inform them about this activity.
Students who participated in summer 2006 report that it was a wonderful
enriching experience. In addition, the department is looking for
students who would like to serve as dorm counselors for WMSI. All expenses
are paid and there is a stipend. If you are interested, please contact me.
<http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/WorldMusic/overview.htm>
