Photos by Sherry YangGreat waves of sounds and harmonies filled Smothers Theatre on Thurs. Oct. 19, when the Pepperdine Orchestra performed with the Westlake High School Chamber Orchestra and internationally renowned pianist Rufus Choi. Under the direction of conductor Tony Cason, they performed pieces from Wolfgang A. Mozart, Ludwig von Beethoven and the lesser known Jean … [Read more...] about Sweet Symphony: Pepperdine and Westlake High School Orchestras Fill Smothers with Sound
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Music at 3
Pepperdine is alive with the sound of music! NewsWaves reporter Madison Stewart is here with info on a weekly event where you can get your classical fix. … [Read more...] about Music at 3
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: The Life and Times of the Band
Photo courtesy of Shelter RecordsAfter 40 years of timeless music, treasured collaborations and a life full of love and support from his loyal fanbase, Tom Petty dominated headlines everywhere last week. Days after finishing their 40th anniversary tour, the unexpected happened. News broke everywhere on October 2 that the singer was rushed to the hospital and was later confirmed … [Read more...] about Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: The Life and Times of the Band
Live Jazz at LACMA Livens the Night
Photos by Kaelin MendezThings got jazzy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art last Friday. An audience gathered in front of a stage by the iconic LACMA lanterns on Wilshire Boulevard to hear renowned Colombian woodwind player Justo Almario lead a quartet. Some people who stood near the stage danced and tapped their feet to the beat, while others sat, nodded along to the music … [Read more...] about Live Jazz at LACMA Livens the Night
Pacific Sounds Brings Students to Their Feet
Photos by Brett BeanDressed in festival-inspired attire and with blankets and cameras in hand, students came prepared for the annual Pacific Sounds Art and Music Festival on Saturday, April 1. Pepperdine’s Alumni Park was transformed into a Coachella-esque venue for The Board’s event with the synth-pop band St. Lucia headlining. Several activities were prepared for … [Read more...] about Pacific Sounds Brings Students to Their Feet