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The Chimes

The Nations Rejoice at Biola’s Annual Christmas Concert

Biola’s Annual Christmas Concert “Let the Nations Rejoice!” December 7th 2024.
The birth of Christ is celebrated through music.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor December 10, 2024

The sounds of voices singing, violins playing and trumpets blowing filled the La Mirada Theatre for Performing Arts on the evening of Dec. 7. The spirit of Christmas came alive at Biola’s Annual Christmas Concert, “Let the Nations Rejoice!,” where students, friends and families gathered together...

Biola’s Annual Christmas Concert is just around the corner

Biola’s Annual Christmas Concert is just around the corner
A time of music and celebration for the birth of Christ.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor December 5, 2024

As the semester nears its end, students may be looking for something that will put them in the holiday spirit. On Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., Biola’s Conservatory of Music will be hosting their annual Christmas concert, “Let the Nations Rejoice!,” filling the La Mirada Theatre for Performing Arts with music...

Biola’s Symphony Orchestra

Biola’s Symphony Orchestra during the PRISM Concert 2024
Tubist Alyssa Moriel gives an insider's look at one of Biola’s concerts.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor November 13, 2024

On Nov. 8, in Lansing Recital Hall, director Daniel Brier conducted the Biola Symphony Orchestra, inspiring the spirit of the Thanksgiving season. But filling the hall with the beautiful melodies of famous compositions is no easy feat. Lots of time and practice went into the making of this performance. BEHIND...

Symphonic Winds Concert 2024

Biola Symphonic Winds Ensemble before the fall concert on Oct. 18, 2024
A variety of music by Biola’s musicians
Jason Lee, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

On Oct. 18, the Biola Symphonic Winds, directed by Dr. Karl Meyers, performed their fall concert in Lansing Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. After an introduction and prayer by Todd Guy, the dean of School of Fine Arts and Communication, Meyers took the stage and began the concert. THE PROGRAM The night started...

Music meets the screen

Students present their film music compositions at the Film Composer’s Concert
Film Composer Concert brings music and film students together in collaboration
Alexis Marion, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Some of the greatest action-packed, romantic and thrilling film scenes of our time wouldn’t have you on the edge of your seat without carefully crafted music moving the story along. In Biola’s new media composition program, music students focus on learning the ins and outs of composing captivating...

Elevation Worship takes the stage at the Intuit Dome

The front door of the Intuit Dome before the Elevation Worship concert Sept. 28, 2024
Thousands of Christians gathered together to worship with well-known contemporary music collective.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor October 2, 2024

An earlier version of this article mentioned Jeremy Willet’s son and daughter were adopted from Cambodia and Ethiopia. This is an error. Willet’s son and daughter were adopted from Ghana and Ethiopia. The Chimes regrets this error and is committed to correcting all errors of fact. Readers are urged...

Biola Symphony Orchestra performs spring concert program

Musicians in the Symphony Orchestra perform Mahler's Fourth Symphony.
Works by Liszt and Mahler highlight an impressive program that featured many student soloists.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

The Symphony Orchestra’s interim director, Dr. Elliott Bark, took on the ambitious task of performing two impressive works at this semester’s Spring Concert: Mahler’s Fourth Symphony and Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, both known for musical intricacy and virtuosic expressiveness. This is impressive...

Biola Chorale stuck in Italy for days

Singers in the Biola Chorale were stuck in Italy after their flight was canceled.
The Chorale weathered a canceled flight and airport delays on the return trip.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2023

On Tuesday, March 28, the Biola Chorale returned from their nine-day Italy tour, having visited Rome, Assisi, the Basilica of St. Peter and the Colosseum, among other sites. The tour was funded with the help of several donors as well as money saved from concert tickets and fees from choral festivals....

Hope hosts its second annual “Hopechella” all-hall

Freshman fine arts major Fiona Doyle sold prints at her "Fionart" table.
Students gathered for a night of live music and supported student vendors outside of Hope.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 20, 2023

String lights sparkled overhead and speakers boomed with live music as students stopped to attend the second annual “Hopechella” all-hall event on March 17 right outside of the building at the basketball courts. The all-hall event features student musicians and merchants and gives students in Hope...

Biola Chorale hosts send-off concert for Italy tour

Biola Chorale hosts send-off concert for Italy tour
The Biola Chorale members perform a concert in Crowell Music Building in anticipation of their Italy tour.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2023

The hall quieted as the Biola Chorale members settled into their positions across the stage. Dr. Shawna Stewart, the choir director, adjusted her music stand and looked at the choir. Then, with a gesture of Stewart’s hand, the choir members burst into song, their voices ringing loud in the auditorium...

Spotlight on the Eddy 

Elias Shamoon opens the Eddy with a set of five original songs.
Elias Shamoon and Jake Scott set the stage on fire at the pavilion.
Aaron Rollins, Freelance Writer March 12, 2023

Hosted by the Office of Campus Engagement, the Eddy is an annual on-campus concert at Biola. The fireplace pavilion, located at the center of campus, was the backdrop for the event. This year featured a donut wall, refreshments, a giveaway, a photobooth and two amazing musicians. Students crowded around...

Harry Styles exceeds fan expectations despite rescheduling shows

Styles finishes his "Love On" tour in North America.
Harry Styles completes the North America leg of “Love On Tour” with forty-two sold-out nights, celebrates his birthday with two additional sold-out shows and takes home two Grammys for “Album Of The Year” and “Best Pop Vocal Album.”
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 10, 2023

Grammy award-winning musician Harry Styles left his mark on Los Angeles and Palm Springs at the start of 2023 with a landslide of events for fans to witness. Styles' fans experienced the completion of “Love On Tour” in North America, birthday celebrations in Palm Springs and eventful Grammy ceremonies.  After...