Classical music has survived for centuries, evolving with each new composer’s contribution to the genre. However, music department chair Neal Stulberg said the UCLA Philharmonia student orchestra seeks to bridge the gap between older symphonic music and the more contemporary. Read more...

Photo: Conductor Neal Stulberg leads the UCLA Philharmonia in its rehearsal of “Le Chasseur Maudit” by César Franck in preparation for the orchestra’s performances at Schoenberg Hall and LACMA. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)

First comes tuning meditation. Musicians and audience members alike sing and listen to the sounds of their voices filling the air. Then comes a jazz number with a rhythmic twist. Read more...

Photo: Omni-Musicality Group, a world music ensemble at the Herb Alpert School of Music, will perform at the Fowler Museum Thursday. The group meshes improvisations and sound recordings to combine genres and styles. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)