Wednesday, April 15

LA chapter of National Children’s Chorus relocates to Schoenberg Hall

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.


UCLA students use unconventional animation in ‘Retrospect’

The stage is set to a perfectly still living room: a bookshelf lines the back wall, a television encased in the shelf flashes static, and a cozy couch sits facing the television. Read more...

Photo: “Retrospect,” a two-minute film directed by third-year film and television student Searit Huluf, captured the 2013 Campus MovieFest awards for best drama and best editing. The stop-motion film centers around failed relationships and domestic abuse through the window of a static television.



Student film ‘Wander’ wins two Campus MovieFest awards

Walking across the barren terrain of the San Bernardino Valley with nothing more than a cart of recyclables and a teddy bear is the lone profile of a young man.As the last shot of the film, letters spelling “Wander” file onto the screen. Read more...

Photo: Awarded best picture at this year’s Campus MovieFest, “Wander” tells the story of Hieronymus, a young homeless man with obsessive-compulsive tendencies.



Students take ‘audacious’ step in starting dance company

Three friends were eating lunch at Bruin Café when they decided to form a dance company. The company, Audacity Dance Movements, was founded by UCLA students Dylan Gardener, Haley Jessup and Renee Jonas. Read more...

Photo: Audacity Dance Movements, a new dance company founded by a group of second-year students, integrates hip-hop, tap and ballet styles with its jazz contemporary-based movements.