Sunday, January 18

Student-led showcase ‘Metamorphosis’ explores transformation, interpretation

WACsmash 2023 is undergoing a metamorphosis on both a personal and global scale. An amalgamation of visual, performance and interactive art elements, this year’s student-led WACsmash, “Metamorphosis,” will be presented live in Kaufman Hall on Friday and Saturday, supplemented by a quarter-long gallery. Read more...

Photo: From left to right fourth-year dance and anthropology student Cheyenne Dixon, fourth-year dance student Amane Hirano and first-year dance student Maddie Skowronek move in different positions in a rehearsal for this year’s WACsmash. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)


Student Gavin Hudner finds creative freedom, fulfillment through music production

This post was updated Feb. 7 at 7:52 p.m. Gavin Hudner is tuning up to become a musical jack-of-all-trades. The singer, songwriter and producer is pursuing his passion for music as a third-year ethnomusicology student. Read more...

Photo: Standing in front of clouds and blue sky, Gavin Hudner looks forward. The third-year ethnomusicology student said he has found creative fulfillment through producing and songwriting. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)




Student Becca Marcelo channels vulnerabilities into original music

Becca Marcelo started creating music to sing what she couldn’t say. Justeen Rebecca Marcelo, whose stage name is becca !, said she has been exploring her passion for music and writing songs since she was 13. Read more...

Photo: Becca Marcelo sits in front of colorful posters with a guitar in hand. The second-year musicology student said writing songs has helped her translate emotions and experiences they weren’t originally comfortable sharing out loud. (Eden Yu/Daily Bruin)


Student Dakota Dry tackles complex emotions with unique style of folk music

This post was updated Nov. 27 at 8:14 p.m. Dakota Dry is singing what others have trouble saying. Inspired by the Laurel Canyon folk scene of the 1960s, the third-year ethnomusicology student said she writes songs to express her feelings about difficult subject matters, such as seeing loved ones live with mental health conditions and generational trauma. Read more...

Photo: Dakota Dry plays her guitar in front of tree trunk. The third-year ethnomusicology student said writing songs has helped in tackling complex emotions and experiences. (Eden Yu/Daily Bruin)


Alumnus Angel Blue to perform at Schoenberg Hall, host opera master class

Angel Blue is returning to UCLA to help opera students hit the high note. The Grammy Award-winning opera singer and alumnus will be performing at Schoenberg Hall on Monday, accompanied by pianist Bryan Wagorn of the Metropolitan Opera. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in navy blue, Angel Blue looks at the camera with a hand on her head. The alumnus and Grammy Award-winning opera soprano will return to UCLA this week for a performance Monday and master class Tuesday. (Courtesy of Angel Blue)



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