The spring semester is underway and the Conservatory of Music has lined up several events in the upcoming months of February, March and April. These events showcase Biola’s musical talent and are a great way to take a break from the busy semester ahead. Tickets for all paid events can be found on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...