Every year, the Newport Beach Film Festival comes back to the coast to host a variety of sessions over the course of a week, playing their selection of the best films from fresh, new filmmakers and holding spotlight sessions on leading creatives in the industry. For Biolans, the festival has been known...

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...

With the fall weather settling in at dusk, Biola gathered on a crisp night with a warm feel, to watch the fall talent show, featuring performances from Drew Magro (Artist name “Merge Left”), Ryan Youd, Abby Jackson and Susanna Paredes, Emma Hills, Peyton Ogle and the Baker’s Dozen, Caden Svendsen,...

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...

The Hollywood nightclub music scene for rising musicians isn’t necessarily the usual spot you’d find Biola students. Few places near Biola’s campus offer a wholesome environment where rising music artists can connect with other students to create genuine relationships. Founded in 2023 by Gem...

On Sept. 28, the Conservatory of Music hosted a performance showcasing American pianist Robert McDonald at the Lancing Recital Hall.  WHO IS ROBERT MCDONALD? McDonald is a distinguished soloist and chamber musician who has performed throughout the world, both in the East and the West. He has...

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 Conservatory of Music is hosting several music events throughout the fall season. Mark your calendars for concerts, guest artists and more. SEPT. 28: GUEST ARTIST ROBERT MCDONALD Pianist Ronald McDonald will be performing at Lancing Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28. McDonald is a renowned...

The identical twins behind the Los Angeles-based duo, KAIRO, share their experiences growing up and immigrating to America in their upcoming debut album, a major milestone following years of growth as a band. AK and EJ Odjighoro, who attended Biola, were born in Nigeria and immigrated to Houston,...

It is common to think that the logical and creative parts of the mind cannot be reconciled or coexist. However, Brahms Mulyawan, a student majoring in both music performance and business analytics, proves that an expert in hard-coded logic can also be expressive and deeply creative. As a pianist and...

Biola University offers a variety of clubs that provide students the opportunity to find community while learning new things. Here is a look at some of the clubs that are currently active on campus. UNICYCLE CLUB In the Unicycle Club, students can learn about encouragement, perseverance and balance....

The Conservatory of Music will be hosting three events during March. Be sure to mark your calendars for the following performances. MARCH 13: BRASS QUINTET  The Conservatory of Music will be hosting a performance featuring several applied lesson instructors from the Conservatory at the Lancing Recital...