The Orange County Artists Collective (OCAC) is a “launchpad for artistry and a powerhouse event producer.” They support emerging Christian artists by providing a platform to showcase and develop their various crafts. They promote their events, like Harvest Moon, through their Instagram and, in recent...

Ana Kallas, a senior Theatre major and English minor, started writing music just before starting college at Biola and now posts her originals on her TikTok account.  Music was a metaphorical destiny for Kallas as she grew up in a musical family. Before getting married, Kallas’ parents were a part...

On Friday, Oct. 17 the Biola Symphonic Winds ensemble, joined by guests from Whittier Christian High School, hosted their fall concert in Crowell Music Hall. Themed by a variety of dance music, the performance featured three student conductors in addition to Symphonic Winds director and conservatory...

Biola’s student body is composed of students from a wide array of denominational and spiritual backgrounds, ranging from Evangelical, Baptist, Anglican, Non-denominational, Catholic and Orthodox traditions, though high-church students remain in the minority. This diversity, one of Biola’s strengths,...

On Friday night, Oct. 3, the Biola Conservatory of Music held a film and composition screening in the business building lecture hall. Seven students had the opportunity to showcase their original music scores, and additionally, any film work that went with the musical composition. When composing music,...

On Sep. 25, the music of the mariachi band filled the air surrounding Metzger Lawn as students arrived with event books in hand, ready to experience what Fiesta Latina had to offer for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month. With colorful booths emitting smells of Hispanic cuisine, fun trivia opportunities,...

Junior Cinema and Media Arts major Josiah Broyles, alternatively known as WORLDWIDE BABY, is an R&B rapper who was raised in Thailand. With 142 monthly listeners on Spotify, this young artist is gaining traction, especially among fellow Biola students. Inspired by artists such as Ms. Lauryn Hill,...

The Lenten season is known for many themes, one of which is repentance. Christians who celebrate Lent make a concerted effort to confess their sins to the Lord and to repent from them. Repentance involves deep prayer and meditating on God’s Word, but Christians are also called to “sing psalms,...

For some, music is more than just something to play or listen to; it’s a lifeline. “I trust music because it has opened up so many doors with honor bands, college and Biola,” said freshman music education and composition major Andy Magruder. Magruder composed a piece of music for the recent...

In a collaboration between Biola Music and Theatre, the Biola Conservatory of Music presented the musical “She Loves Me” from Feb. 6 to Feb. 9. This romantic story is full of humor and sweetness but reveals a common problem in human relationships: letting first impressions dictate your opinions of...

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...

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...