When Charles Lloyd sold out a two-night gig at UCLA in January 1969, Richard Nixon was preparing to be sworn in as the 37th president of the United States of America. Read more...

Photo: Jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd first performed at UCLA more than 44 years ago and returns to Royce Hall tonight with his fusion-tinged improvisation skills.

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.”