Saturday, February 7

Club composes harmonious community through shared interest in musical meditation

This post was updated Jan. 7 at 2:37 p.m. Students use music meditation to break the silence between one another and build connections. The UCLA Music Meditation Club utilizes musical instruments and mantras to heighten students’ meditation experience. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Music Meditation Club utilizes musical instruments and mantras to heighten students’ meditation experience. While it highlights music, the club also features other activities such as yoga and guest lectures to help build a community. (Courtesy of Christian Diaz)




UCLA jazz institute’s jam session lets musicians and audience members perform

The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA’s upcoming jam session allows audience members to play alongside the musicians. Students in the performing band will host the event at bluewhale on Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: Graduate students Malachi Whitson and Emma Dayhuff will be playing the drums and bass in an upcoming jam session hosted by the The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance, respectively. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin staff)


Choirs’ holiday concert highlights inclusivity with multicultural music selection

Medieval Latin hymns may not exude Christmas cheer for some, but UCLA’s director of choral studies, James Bass, still feels the holiday spirit. Bass will lead both the Chamber Singers and the Chorale choirs for a holiday concert in St. Read more...

Photo: The Chamber Singers and the Chorale choirs will perform holiday songs from multiple cultures, countries and faiths to provide diverse cultural selections. In doing so, the concert reflects the melting pot of Los Angeles, said UCLA director of choral studies James Bass. (Courtesy of Brian Runt)


Last American Music Awards of the decade ends on a reminiscent note

The curtain has dropped on the 2019 American Music Awards as the end of the decade approaches. The awards show, which took place Sunday, was spearheaded by artists reminiscing on their musical pasts. Read more...

Photo: At the 2019 American Music Awards, Taylor Swift was honored with Artist of the Decade, as well as five other awards. Swift has now amassed 29 AMAs, making her the most decorated artist in the award show’s history. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)




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