In South Korea, all men aged 20-30 are required to enlist in the military for at least two years. But those who make a career out of performing music are given the chance to continue practicing their passion and honing their artistic talents in a government-assigned military music unit. Armed with violins and clarinets, the Korean National Military Symphony will perform at Royce Hall on Wednesday night as the formal opening event for the 38th annual Los Angeles Korean Festival. The concert, which marks the orchestra's first time ever performing on American soil, will serve to commemorate war veterans who fought to maintain peace in South Korea and provided aid to the country during the Korean War, according to C. Read more...
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September 13, 11:45 pm
Korean National Military Symphony concert to commemorate U.S.-Korea relations in Royce Hall
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September 13, 11:43 pm
Annual Bruin Bash kicks off new school year with high-energy lineup
Over the course of a year at UCLA, students can partake in a variety of large-scale, school-wide festivities, from the Beat 'SC Bonfire to Spring Sing. Read more...
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September 12, 1:04 am
Soundbite: "A Creature I Don't Know"
"The Beast" "“ the centerpiece of Marling's gorgeous third album, "A Creature I Don't Know" "“ finds the singer grappling with a monster and perfectly represents the new direction of Marling's music. Read more...
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Credit: Ribbon Music
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September 12, 12:58 am
Soundbite: "Never Trust a Happy Song"
Sweet tea is the perfect beverage for the end of summer. It has the slightly acidic bite of the iced tea, as well as a kick of sweetness from what must surely be an unhealthy amount of sugar. Read more...
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Credit: Atlantic Recording Corporation
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September 6, 1:27 am
'Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy' tour will feature composer Nobuo Uematsu, game creator Hironobu Sakaguchi at Royce Hall
About a year ago, UCLA alumna and Chorale member Deborah Shieh met Final Fantasy music composer, Nobuo Uematsu, a person she has admired for most of her musical career and gaming experience. Read more...
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Performer Susan Calloway, conductor Arnie Roth, center, and composer Nobuo Uematsu are the talent behind the music of the Final Fantasy series. The UCLA Chorale will be performing as part of the “Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy” tour on Friday in Royce Hall.
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September 6, 1:23 am
Concert review: Purity Ring
With just a handful of tracks, Purity Ring mesmerized the audience members, many of whom wasted no time lighting up and rolling into a collective groove. Read more...
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Courtesy of Judy Miller
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September 6, 1:18 am
Concert review: Smith Westerns
For 40 short minutes, the Chicago natives charmed a crowd of dusty, sweaty Angelenos with gleaming pop numbers that recalled '70s glam rock and Beach Boys-style melodies. Read more...
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Courtesy of Alyssa Stanley