Wednesday, May 27

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony performance to benefit cancer research

The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony attempts to bring forth compositional works by Jewish composers, as well as highlight pieces relating to the Jewish faith. However, tonight the symphony will perform a concert that also focuses on a human struggle that affects everyone regardless of religious affiliation: cancer. Read more...

Photo: “The Long Bright,” referring to the light at the end of a tunnel, features poetry by David Wolman written about his wife, Anni Baker (pictured above). The piece will be performed by the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony tonight.




Soundbite: Broken Bells

A new band calling itself Broken Bells, with a debut album of the same name, might attract associations with Christmas carols turned violent or the aftermath of a sleigh-riding accident. Read more...


Music bridges the gap between Arab and Brazilian cultures

The Arab world and the Brazilian world will collide this weekend, beginning this afternoon with a lecture in Haines Hall and continuing Saturday with a concert featuring sounds from each culture at Schoenberg Hall. Read more...

Photo: UCLA ethomusicology professor A.J. Racy studies the intersection of Arab and Brazilian cultures in the music of Middle Eastern immigrants in Brazil.



UCLA Symphonic Band fosters shared love for music among students with different majors

Bringing together South and North Campus, the UCLA Symphonic Band is made up mostly of students outside of the music major who prove to be multi-faceted, as they take a break from their regular studies to play their instrument of choice. Read more...

Photo: Comprised of students from both North and South Campus, the Symphonic Band draws musicians from outside the music major. You can hear them play tonight at Schoenberg Hall.



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