On November 24th, the GYO, Glendale Youth Orchestra, had their very first concert of their 31st season. The concert was performed at the Alex Theatre, located in Glendale. As it was GYO’s first concert with their new conductor, Harry Shin, many people were eager and excited to watch and listen to the amazing youth…
Category: Music
My Experience at Milal Nights with Jinusean
On Friday, November 1, Sean of the popular South Korean hip-hop duo Jinusean was welcomed by All Nations Community Church to speak about the importance of donating and helping others. Sponsored by Milal Mission, a non-profit organization for the disabled community, the event was called Milal Nights, and was a three-day event hosted at three…
Loving Hearts Classical Benefit Concert
Loving Hearts is a Christian-based nonprofit organization established in 2015, that serves the Santa Clarita community through educational programs, special events, and community outreach. They offer classes, such as sewing, art, practical English, and yoga, to everyone in the community. The founder, Grace Seo, established the program with the intention of building healthy individuals who…
Glendale Youth Orchestra: A New Start
The Glendale Youth Orchestra, a Premier L.A. Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, has started their 31st season brightly with a new conductor, Henry Shin. After the retirement of Brad Keimach, who had previously conducted the orchestra for 19 years, a conductor audition was held, and Henry Shin was chosen. For its past 30 seasons, GYO has been…
Classical Music Needs Redemption
The music industry is a forever-changing landscape. In recent news, hip hop has now surpassed rock as the most popular genre of music. Even hip hop songs are dominating the charts in multiple countries across the globe. In recent trends, we’ve been in an era of trap music, filled with auto-tuned vocals, skittering hi-hats, and…
Bruno Major Takes On LA
Bruno Major’s first ever tour in the United States may be over, but he certainly left an impression here. After gaining traction with his hit single “Easily”, he has continued to make music every single month, writing the lyrics and providing the vocals for his album, “A Song for Every Moon.” Ranging from soulful croons…
Beyonce Headlines Coachella 2018
Spring is here, which means festival season in the US. One of the most well-known and popular annual music festivals is the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Coachella takes place over two weekends, from April 13th through April 22nd. As hundreds of talented artists gather to perform, one of the most iconic singers, Beyonce…
The Annual MTAC Convention
The Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) held their 2017 annual Convention from June 30th to July 4th. The convention is a celebratory event in which hundreds of students are celebrated for their musical achievements. This year, it was held at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center in Santa Clara. The five day event featured a…