The mission of the Marine Band ““ nicknamed “The President’s Own” by Thomas Jefferson during his time in office ““ is to provide music for the president and the commandant of the Marine Corps.
Author Archives: Katie Meschke
Linkin Park uses Music for Relief to help natural disaster victims
Many people have been hurt due to natural disasters, from earthquakes to wildfires. Smoky skies previously looming over UCLA can attest to the nearby threats. Though it’s hard to imagine doing something to combat such mighty powers, making a difference can be as simple as going to a concert.
Student animates fantasy world
There are few among us who can find inspiration in grotesque cartoons that depict death, yet to some a certain beauty lingers in that timelessness.
Music contest strikes new notes
In the world of classical music competitions, a new city has entered the ring: Los Angeles.
UCLA Philharmonia presents “˜Carousel’
Carousels don’t really bring tragedy to mind. Or love, suicide and unplanned pregnancies, for that matter.
Music festival focuses on sustainability
“Here. Now. UCLA,” has never been so true.
Miniature musical mixes up Spring Sing
Compressing a full-length movie into a four-minute theatrical concoction sounds like quite the challenge, but emphasize famous one-liners, add a pinch of choreography, and a dash ““ or more like a bucket ““ of humor, and the show’s good to go. Thus was born “Jerry Maguire: The Musical.”