Each week, Daily Bruin A&E will explore the instruments of the World Musical Instrument Collection and their performers, that all contribute to the musical landscape of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Read more...
Photo: UCLA ethnomusicology graduate student Tyler Yamin plays the instruments of a gamelan ensemble, including the trompong (above) and kendang. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Ethnomusicology graduate student Tyler Yamin brings to life a rare and old Indonesian instrument. The percussion he plays highlights the soothing atmosphere of Indonesian gamelan music. Read more...
There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Jennifer Williams, Creative Commons by Materialscientist via Wikipedia, Interscope Records, Disney)
The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...
Photo: Alternative band Radiohead first topped the music charts with its debut single “Creep” in 1992. Its latest album is slated to be released by the end of 2015. (Courtesy of James Dimmock)
Joe Del Rio glanced through the pages of LA Weekly and spotted an advertisement for UCLA Extension music industry courses. The singer-songwriter then decided to travel from his hometown of Fresno to Los Angeles, where he is now pursuing a career as a musician by day and studying at UCLA Extension by night. Read more...
Photo: Joe Del Rio, a UCLA Extension student, is currently working on his debut full-length album as part of a local music initiative by record label All Welcome Records. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Jules Levy expected to hear conductor Alexander Treger briefly thank and dismiss him at the end of his audition for the Young Artists Symphony Orchestra. Instead, as the double bassist finished his piece and exhaled with relief, Treger complimented him on his sound and inquired further into the make of the instrument. Read more...
Photo: The Young Artists Symphony Orchestra was created by Alexander Treger, a former UCLA violin professor, to help young musicians in pursuit of professional careers in music performance. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Viz Media, HBO, Little, Brown and Company, Eli Watson on flickr)
