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The Chimes

Music Therapy degree program set to come to Biola

Music Therapy degree program set to come to Biola
Biola aims to add a Music Therapy degree option to its Conservatory of Music.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor September 20, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). With music on the rise as a powerful, unique method of therapy, the growing interest is being met by the communications and music departments. MUSIC THERAPY MEETS BIOLA Biola plans to implement a music therapy degree option into its...

The Conservatory launches Random Acts of Culture with painted piano project

The Conservatory launches Random Acts of Culture with painted piano project
Music and art collide with a painted piano in an effort spur creativity among students.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 18, 2018

In the spring of 2015, students of the music and art departments envisioned a beautifully painted piano to be played by passersby, launching the painted piano project. Now, three years later, the two departments are taking a twist on the project. As of Oct. 17, Biolans can expect to see a fluorescent...

Expect to see the return of pop-up musical performances throughout campus

Courtesy of Ryanne McLaren
Biola’s Conservatory of Music seeks to serve the Biola community through impromptu performances of art.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 27, 2018

Have you ever wanted a peaceful piano melody to accompany your homework endeavors? Have you ever felt like a calming cello piece would be sublime while enjoying lunch at the Caf? With Random Acts of Culture officially re-launching on Oct. 1, faculty and students may soon encounter musical situations...

Impromptu performances please

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Random Acts of Culture concerts relaunch this semester.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 17, 2017
Random Acts of Culture concerts relaunch this semester.

POPS! showcases film fanfare

Tim Seeberger/THE CHIMES
Biola Symphonic Winds combines score greats and skits for a memorable evening.
Tim Seeberger, Writer May 9, 2017
Biola Symphonic Winds combines score greats and skits for a memorable evening.

Crowell reviews credit

Justin Yun/THE CHIMES
Biola’s music conservatory undergoes renewal of accreditation.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer April 26, 2017
Biola’s music conservatory undergoes renewal of accreditation.

Music conservatory outgrows building

Image courtesy of Brian Phillips
With current buildings struggling to suit student needs, the master plan shows future options for building.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 6, 2016
With current buildings struggling to suit student needs, the master plan shows future options for building.

An a capella afternoon with SeaNote

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The quintet gives new life to pop standards during a Music at Noon performance.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer March 23, 2016
The quintet gives new life to pop standards during a Music at Noon performance.

Fine art fusion

Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
The music and art departments collaborate on a random act of culture, blending live art with spontaneous music in a communal effort to promote the arts.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer April 29, 2015
The music and art departments collaborate on a random act of culture, blending live art with spontaneous music in a communal effort to promote the arts.

Ministry through music

Ministry through music
Music student Lindsay Reed heads up Conservatory event to minister to inner-city youth through music studies.
Monica Kochan, Writer March 17, 2015
Music student Lindsay Reed heads up Conservatory event to minister to inner-city youth through music studies.

Curtains rise for “Camelot” next spring

Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
The theatre and music departments join together for a production of the musical "Camelot."
Jessica Reynolds, Writer December 3, 2014
The theatre and music departments join together for a production of the musical "Camelot."