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Biola Choral Ensembles present “Everlasting Joy”

A performance full of praise, love and tradition

Jason Lee, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

On the evening of Nov. 3, singers from the Biola University Chorus and Biola Chorale gathered in Lansing Recital Hall to present their 2024 concert, “Everlasting Joy.” Throughout the evening, many beautiful and poignant songs were performed, encompassing hymns, romantic songs and sacred music. This...

32nd Annual PRISM Concert

A glimpse into the spectrum of musical talent at Biola

Jason Lee, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

The Conservatory of Music hosted its 32nd Annual PRISM Concert on Oct. 26 at the Lansing Recital Hall. The PRISM Concert showcases all the ensembles at Biola, ranging from soloists, quartets and full bands. THE PROGRAM The evening began with a bright fanfare by the Brass Ensemble, which played “Fanfare...

Celebrating in song with Biola’s Chorale

Chorale anticipates a year of concerts, festivals and a music conference.

Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2023

The halls of Crowell Music Building echo with singing from the Biola University Chorale. Dr. Shawna Stewart, director of Chorale, and the 40 singers of the ensemble eagerly prepare for the various concerts and music festivals they will perform this year. UPCOMING CHORALE CONCERTS The chorale’s first...

PRISM brought whimsy with a live parking garage performance

This ongoing tradition of 29 years took a pause due to lockdown and regulations, but the PRISM concert gave people optimism once again.

Kate Bomar, Photographer • October 31, 2021

Smooth jazz filled the fifth floor of Lot S on Oct. 30 as a wide variety of people trickled in for the annual PRISM concert. In the past voices filled an auditorium, but the cool night air brought comfort to a memorable night. A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION Timed perfectly for parents weekend, a large crowd...

Chorale impresses at prestigious regional conference

After a year-long preparation, chorale performed a set centered around Christ’s death and resurrection.

Emily Coffey, Managing Editor • March 14, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Biola Chorale joined the regional American Choral Directors Association conference in Salt Lake City during spring break as the only Christian university and one of the only college-level choirs composed entirely of undergraduate students....

The Brilliance features Conservatory students in latest album

Biolans who worked on the project say the New-York based duo was open about their faith.

Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor • January 25, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). Not many people can say they were featured on the album of a successful artist. Luckily, acoustic-rooted and pop-inspired duo The Brilliance sought out members of the Conservatory of Music’s orchestra and chorale to be featured in...

Conservatory of Music decks the Crowell Hall

The Conservatory hosted its annual Christmas concert across campus.

Natalia Henderson, Freelance Writer • December 9, 2018

On Friday night, Dec. 7, the Biola Conservatory transformed the main street of campus into a Christmas wonderland. White paper bags filled with candles served as guiding lanterns along the sidewalk curb, lights adorned the Crowell Hall entrance and concert-goers filled the street to capacity. In past...