A chorus of voices echoes from the recesses of Schoenberg Hall. Eyes closed and hands gesturing expressively, the members of the ensemble weave the melody together using their extensive knowledge of four-part harmony, pitch and tone. Read more...

Photo: The National Children’s Chorus, a collection of vocal ensembles from ages 5 to 17, made a permanent move to UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall in September to conduct rehearsals for its upcoming concert seasons. The move was due in part to a long-standing professional relationship between the organization and vocal studies associate professor Michael Dean.

After years of performing, the UCLA Philharmonia released its debut album, “Eric Zeisl.” Less than a year ago, the UCLA Philharmonia was performing and recording Eric Zeisl’s “Concerto Grosso for Cello and Orchestra” onstage at Royce Hall. Read more...

Photo: Eric Zeisl, a late Austrian composer who worked on music around the world, including in Hollywood, wrote the compositions recorded by the UCLA Philharmonia for its debut album, “Eric Zeisl.”

More than 40 years ago, a young performer named Izzy Chait could be heard accompanying barroom pianists throughout Westwood. A lifelong lover of singing, Chait, now 65, returned to performing about 12 years ago after a 25-year hiatus, during which he established and maintained a career in the dealing and auctioning of antiques, eventually opening his own shop: I.M. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Izzy Chait has released multiple albums despite a 25-year hiatus in his music career.