On Saturday, April 26, Chase Gymnasium was filled with family, music majors, peers and the intrigued. The large stage at the back of the gym was populated with percussionists, brass players and woodwinds topped with a few conductors. The musicians behind the instruments ranged from close Biola companions...

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...

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...

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 ensemble filed on stage, instruments in hand: flutes, trumpets, clarinets and horns. The musicians’ warm-up prevailed over the babble of the audience until the lights flickered, signaling the start of the concert. The conductor and director of the ensemble, Matthew Ordaz, waved his baton, and immediately...

On Friday night, Dec. 7, the Biola Conservatory transformed the main street of campus into a Christmas wonderland. White paper bags filled with candles served as guiding lanterns along the sidewalk curb, lights adorned the Crowell Hall entrance and concert-goers filled the street to capacity. In past...