1945: The beginnings of Spring Sing The first Spring Sing was held on May 18, 1945, at the now-demolished UCLA Greek theatre. Created by then-ASUCLA director William Ackerman, the competition was advertised as a showcase for “Top Bruin Vocal Talent” and featured singing groups made of UCLA students. Read more...
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May 20, 11:02 am
Spring Sing through the years
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May 20, 10:57 am
Spring Sing 2016: Temme Scott
Singing wasn’t something Taylor Broom thought about; it was something she naturally did. As a young girl, she skied on the slopes of Whitetail in southern Pennsylvania, humming and singing songs from musicals such as “Annie” and “Wicked.” Broom, a third-year psychology student known on stage as Temme Scott, will perform a secret original song in the warmer climate of UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion for Spring Sing on Saturday. Read more...
Photo: Taylor Broom, a third-year psychology student, is easing herself back into performing after dealing with musical insecurities that developed after high school. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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May 20, 10:56 am
Spring Sing 2016: Lydia Luce
Lydia Luce describes herself as a sponge. She grew up listening to Mozart with her mother, Peter, Paul and Mary with her father and Stevie Nicks on her own. Read more...
Photo: Lydia Luce, a world music and viola performance graduate student, will perform her song “Love You True” at Spring Sing. She wrote the song for her brother’s wedding. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
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May 20, 10:56 am
Spring Sing 2016: Laura Savage
Laura Savage stayed up until 4 in the morning writing her original piece “Once” for the Spring Sing application. In the process, she kept her roommate awake and endured little sleep. Read more...
Photo: Laura Savage plays instruments such as the guitar and piano, but began to teach herself folk instruments such as the mandolin and the harmonica. (Stephanie Choy/Daily Bruin)
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May 20, 10:43 am
How Spring Sing’s mystery celebrity judges are selected
About a dozen celebrity judges grace the Spring Sing stage each year to flash a smile in the spotlight and determine the best performers. Paula Abdul, Kathy Bates, Dennis Quaid and Beth Behrs are just some of the celebrities who have officiated in the past few years. Read more...
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May 20, 10:30 am
Spring Sing 2016: Aizehi and the Funkth Dimension
Every member of the collaboration Aizehi and the Funkth Dimension has performed in Spring Sing at least once in previous years, but as a part of a different group. Read more...
Photo: Aizehi and the Funkth Dimension is comprised of six prior Spring Sing performers, though they came together this year to perform an original song. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)
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May 20, 3:47 am
Spring Sing performer to share inner turmoil with song ‘San Juan’
A trip to Puerto Rico inspired Isaiah Murtaugh to write the song “San Juan,” but he said the serenade is not about the tropical getaway listeners might expect. Read more...
Photo: UCLA students and roommates Isaiah Murtaugh and Andre Arifin will publically perform as Tom Shay on Saturday at Spring Sing in Pauley Pavilion. (Stephanie Choy/Daily Bruin)