Music

• Act III Theater Ensemble Act III Theatre Ensemble is dedicated to providing quality theatre to the student body while giving students a chance to work on a professional level before entering the working theatre community. Our productions are completely student produced, directed, and cast.
• Active Listening Club Active Listening Club is devoted to the exploration and appreciation of all musics. We gather to share, listen, and learn about the music that our members are passionate about and broaden the scope of our listening. We encourage concert and event attendance at performances on and off campus.
• Awaken A Cappella In 1992, Awaken was established as UCLA's first a cappella group and Southern California's oldest co-ed collegiate a cappella group. Former members include nine-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, Hamilton star Joanna Jones, actress Nicolette Robinson who recently became the lead of the Broadway musical Waitress, and members of the award-winning group ARORA. Awaken performs at both on-campus and off-campus events such as UCLA Spring Sing, UCLA Dance Marathon, AIDS Walk Los Angeles, The West Coast A Cappella Showcase, The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, and other festivals and competitions around the West Coast.
• AweChords A Cappella AweChords A Cappella is a co-ed group at UCLA that strives to share their passion for music with the greater Los Angeles community. AweChords was founded in 2006 as a musical component in UCLA’s annual Vietnamese Culture Night. In 2010, they began to diversify their sound and regrouped to form AweChords A Cappella. Their repertoire ranges from pop to rock to show tunes, and they are constantly working on new pieces to share with their audiences.
• Backbeat Bruins Providing musical performances at various hospice/elderly care centers in the Los Angeles area.
• Barbershop Harmony Club at UCLA A place for barbershop singing! The Barbershop style is 4-part a-cappella harmony. We welcome all voice parts, gender identities, and musical backgrounds (or lack thereof) to come sing a tag with us. You may also come to learn full barbershop songs or even find a quartet here! We aim to have fun singing barbershop, while also exploring the community-building and pedagogical utility of the barbershop style. Commit however much or less you want. Come on by and sing a tag! We are not currently affiliated with the BHS (SPEBSQSA)
• Beatboxing Bruins Beatboxing Bruins seeks to be the UCLA hub for beatboxing as musical expression. The organization plans to hold trainings, jams, performances, and overall cultivate a vibrant UCLA beatbox culture.
• Bruin Blues Club A collective of musicians dedicated to preserving and performing the blues
• Bruin Chamber Musicians A space for students looking to meet like-minded individuals and form classical chamber music groups—piano trio, piano quartet, string quartet etc... all instruments and skill-levels are welcome! We aim to make small ensemble playing and performance more accessible to non-music majors and casual musicians at UCLA.
• Bruin Harmony Bruin Harmony is the only all-male a cappella group at UCLA. We sing all types of music, from the classics, to pop, rap, and jazz (and yes, even you, yule-tide christmas jingles). More importantly, Bruin Harmony takes pride in being a talented, fun-loving group of musicians who genuinely enjoy performing, and who work hard to make a cappella an entertaining, sought after endeavor at UCLA.
• Cadenza A Cappella Cadenza is a student-run, female and non-binary identifying a cappella group at UCLA, dedicated to fostering a close-knit community of genuine music lovers. Founded in 2008, we are committed to delivering captivating performances across the UCLA campus and the greater Los Angeles area. Our mission is to create an inclusive and passionate environment where members can express themselves creatively through a diverse repertoire, ranging from Pop and R&B to country, musical theater, and classical music. Although we are a non-competitive group, we emphasize the importance of commitment, collaboration, and growth, offering numerous opportunities for members to develop their musical and arranging skills while also building lasting friendships.
• Cherry Pop Records Launched in January 2023 by founder Aliah Gaoteote, Cherry Pop Records is UCLA's independent and first student-run record label. Through Cherry Pop, artists obtain support from our Marketing, A&R, Business Affairs, Production, Visual Media, Radio, Press, and Events Departments. We also host shows and music events for the UCLA community in the Westwood area. Cherry Pop Records aims to create a community where students can gain valuable, hands-on music industry experience working directly with artists to create, distribute, and promote records. We work to strengthen connections between UCLA and the local Los Angeles music scene, as well as provide artist development opportunities for independent artists.
• Chinese Music Ensemble at UCLA The purpose of our ensemble is to meet a steady growth of interest in China and Chinese culture on campus and local communities by promoting learning, demonstration and performance of Chinese traditional music.
• cNAfME at UCLA National Association for Music Education is the professional organization for all music educators – pre-service, active, or retired. (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century. Collegiate membership includes benefits such professional identity at the earliest stages of a career, exclusive opportunities to interact with and learn from active music educators and administrators, valuable professional development at state and national conferences at a significantly reduced cost (or free), participation in activities and programs that will prepare you for your career, and networking opportunities that will help members get job interviews and land a job.
• Coastalong Music and Sustainability Festival Coastalong is a 100% bike-powered, eco-friendly festival put on entirely by UCLA students. The aim of this event is to demonstrate methods of alternative energy and to provide a fun, entertaining venue to increase awareness about sustainability, clean energy, and the environment. At the festival, we feature delicious food, interactive activities such as yoga, painting, and flower crown making, as well as great music to enjoy the day.
• Composers Colloquium at UCLA Composers Colloquium offers a platform to share music, provide feedback on compositions, study repertoire, and bring guest musicians to work with UCLA composers. Every major music composition program in the United States has a weekly forum or studio class for composers except UCLA. Our new organization strives to fill that gap in our otherwise world-class education at the Herb Alpert School of Music. We aim to have fun, learn a lot, and share in our collective musical community.
• Con Brio String Orchestra Con Brio String Orchestra's (CBSO) mission is to create a more inclusive and accessible opportunity for non-music major students to play string orchestra repertoire at a high school level, focusing on but not limited to classical music. The organization is open to all students on campus, including undergraduate and graduate students, music majors and non-music majors. CBSO also aims to connect students to a social strings community and to give student composers an opportunity to workshop and showcase their original compositions.
• DAW DAW (Digital Audio Workspace) is a music technology organization committed to providing a collaborative space built on values of support and community. Our goal is to bring together a diverse group of students passionate about celebrating musicians and artists at and around UCLA. We offer frequent social programming and community events, as well as opportunities to learn about and collaborate on electronic music.
• Deviant Voices A Cappella Deviant Voices was founded by six music lovers in the Fall of 2010 and has been growing ever since. Our tight-knit group of members are UCLA students who have always loved to sing and have found their musical outlet and home in a cappella. You can find us sharing our passion for music both on-campus and off, performing at concerts and events for the UCLA community. We always try to do things a little bit differently, and most importantly, we always have fun.
• Ethnomusicology Graduate Student Organization (EGSO) The Ethnomusicology Graduate Student Organization exists to create an academic and social community for graduate students in the Ethnomusicology Department by providing lectures, discussions, concerts, academic enhancement, and social activities.
• Ethnomusicology Review (ER) Established as Pacific Review of Ethnomusicology in 1984, Ethnomusicology Review is the graduate student publication of the UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology. It is edited by graduate students and refereed by a faculty advisory board. Funding for the journal is provided by GSA Publications at UCLA.
• EUSO Ethnomusicology Undergraduate Student Organization
• Game Music Ensemble A student-run group made up of orchestra, choir, chamber, and jazz ensembles dedicated to performing and celebrating original video game music.
• High Note Foundation High Note Foundation aims to share our passion for music with the local Los Angeles community. We strive to educate the younger generation on the importance of music, fundraise for nonprofits through local busking performances, and bring the community together through performances at local retirement homes, homeless shelters, and hospitals.
• Hip Hop Heads at UCLA a student-led community for hip hop lovers
• Historical Ballroom Dance Club at UCLA Established in 1997, HBDC has hosted over 175 Saturday night free admission costumed-themed dances with beginner lessons. We introduce members and guests to a variety of historical ballroom dance styles via weekly beginner-friendly dance lessons and special events at UCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon and UCLA Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Events include live music and guest speakers and performers. Period costumes are welcome. HBDC celebrates famous authors/books, historical periods, and movies. Dance styles include 1920s, English Regency (Jane Austen era), Victorian, Renaissance, Ragtime, Baroque, Early California, swing dance styles from the 1930s/40s/50s, and more.
• Indian Classical Music At UCLA A student-run group dedicated to learning, celebrating, and performing traditional Indian classical music. All experience levels welcome!
• Joe's Oasis An opportunity for UCLA student jazz musicians to perform for their peers on UCLA campus venues on a weekly basis. Our goal is to have fun while making and promoting great student jazz for the UCLA community.
• JoyLife Entertainment joy-LIFE is a multifaceted music platform that reimagines nostalgia with innovative entertainment. We specialize in curating musical events, and diverse media, focused on emerging artists. At joy-LIFE, we’re more than just a platform – we’re a community built on passion, creativity, and collaboration. Our mission is to uncover hidden gems, amplify emerging voices, and share their artistry with the world. We believe every artist deserves a chance to shine, and together, we can create a space where talent thrives, stories are heard, and creativity knows no bounds. Let’s celebrate the magic of music, art, and culture – one artist at a time.
• K-pop International Student Association (KINSA) The K-pop International Student Association (KINSA) is a multi-purposed club. Our first purpose is to be a social club, letting UCLA students who enjoy K-Pop become friends with one another through our fun events such as learning K-Pop dances, karaoke, Korean BBQ, and attending K-Pop concerts. Our second purpose is to provide new UCLA students, both freshman and transfers a diverse and supportive community. Many of our club members are coming to UCLA from all over the country and the world. We believe our club offers a fun and safe environment free of the pressures of academic and career based clubs on campus. Feel free to check out our socials below! Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/579195255478382/ Facebook page: www.facebook.com/KINSAclub Instagram: @kinsaatucla
• Kappa Kappa Psi - Psi Chapter Mission Statement: Kappa Kappa Psi is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society. Vision: With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations.
• Kyodo Taiko, UCLA Kyodo Taiko is the nation's first collegiate taiko drumming team. Founded in 1990, we work to promote the art of Japanese-American taiko drumming within the UCLA and surrounding communities, and instill within the community a sense of respect and understanding of the Japanese American culture. We perform as a team at many events around the UCLA campus and greater Southern California area. We also perform at UCLA NSU's annual Culture Nights and host annual Spring Concerts on the UCLA campus. Kyodo has two meanings, one is "family", and the other is "loud children". Come see us perform, and you will understand why!
• Mariachi de Uclatlán Founded informally in 1961 and first introduced as a formal course of study in 1964, Mariachi de Uclatlán is the first ensemble of its kind to be established at an academic university and is dedicated to the performance and preservation of traditional Mexican music, culture, and heritage at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Under the tutelage of Grammy-winning musical director, Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán, the ensemble is admired around the world for its exceptional legacy of passionate musical excellence and impact on mariachi education. Mariachi de Uclatlán features UCLA students – both graduate and undergraduate – and staff from diverse backgrounds and in fields spanning the full breadth of UCLA. Along with the Music of México Ensemble (Ethnomusicology 91K), Uclatlán features mariachi music in a variety of musical styles from various regions of Mexico, including son jalisciense, son huasteco, bolero, ranchera, and huapango.
• Medleys A Cappella Medleys is a community service-based, all-gender a cappella group at UCLA. Comprised of students with many different personalities, backgrounds, and areas of study, we are united by a passion and respect for music as well as a genuine heart for serving the community. We believe that the power of music is enough to change lives, and we strive to do so with every performance. Whether we’re performing at St. John’s Hospital of Santa Monica, the Downtown Women's Center, or on campus, our motto remains constant: love for people, love for music.
• Melody For The Gut Melody For The Gut is a student-run music theory and music education program that provides lessons to pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients in the greater Los Angeles area. The program provides musical instruments such as guitars, pianos, and other requested instruments to the participating patients. Music lessons will be taught by current UCLA undergraduate or graduate students, with many coming from the UCLA Herb Albert School of Music. This program will provide a space for patients to gain community with others who share their condition while learning valuable music skills and participating in exciting practices and performances.
• Moxi Music Our vision for Moxi Music is a resource for music-loving students to elevate both themselves and their communities. This vision comes in the form of a student-run A&R organization that (1) bridges the gap between college music students and industry professionals and also connecting students from different college. music programs across Souther California programs in Southern California, (2) creates an open line of communication between students and industry professionals, and (3) gives student musicians a platform for discovery. Through meetings, projects, showcases, and more, members of Moxi Music will have the chance to build a supportive network to use as a stepping stone to the music industry.
• MUSE, An Undergraduate Music Studies Journal MUSE is an undergraduate academic journal publishing student work in music scholarship. A student-run organization at UCLA, MUSE aims to allow undergraduate students an outlet to share their academic work with a broader public. Our goal is to publish scholarship over a wide range of music-related subjects, including but not limited to disciplines such as historical musicology, ethnomusicology, music analysis, popular music, sound studies, pedagogy, performance studies, critical theory, aesthetics, gender and sexuality, and cultural studies.
• Music and fun club @ UCLA Music and fun club @ UCLA is a collective of musicians and music enthusiasts. Our goal is to foster a supportive environment where members can inspire each other to make better music (and to of course, have fun!)
• Music Club We meet to play music, jam, form bands, and perform. Any instrument and skill level are welcome. Musical styles include (but are not limited to) rock, pop, jazz, blues, folk, ethnic, alternative, classical, electronica.
• Music in Medicine A UCLA volunteer initiative that connects student musicians with patients, staff, and physicians at Ronald Reagan Medical Hospital through live music. Our mission is to create healing moments through music, and we do so through two main programs: Music at the Bedside and our Monthly Courtyard Concerts. Music at the Bedside offers an intimate, one-on-one experience where our talented musicians visit patients in various units, including the Medical ICU, Neuroscience and Trauma, and the Stem Cell Transplant unit. Our Monthly Courtyard Concerts, held on the first Wednesday of each month, have become a beloved tradition for both patients and staff. These performances feature large ensembles playing an eclectic mix of music, from classical to jazz to modern pop hits, creating an atmosphere of joy and relaxation for everyone who attends.
• Music Industry Students Association at UCLA The Music Industry Students Association at UCLA is a student organization established to bridge the gap between UCLA students and opportunities in the music business, including majors, minors, and anyone interested in the Music Industry. Our mission is to provide face-to-face interactions between industry professionals and the UCLA student body, give greater access to music industry networking and career prospects, and facilitate direct communication between students and the Herb Alpert School of Music.
• Music Mends Minds Student Organization Music Mends Minds Student Organization supports the vision of Music Mends Minds Inc., a global nonprofit that creates musical support groups for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and other neurological disorders. We aim to provide a space in which UCLA students are easily able to directly interact with a community of seniors, utilize their musical talents, and build empathy for those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. Through participation in musical community engagements, we hope to uplift patients with neurodegenerative diseases, in addition to others who can benefit from music offerings.
• Musical Empowerment at UCLA Musical Empowerment is a non-profit and student organization at the University of Los Angeles, California. It pairs UCLA students with children in the greater Los Angeles area from primarily low-income families. These UCLA students volunteer to teach free, private music lessons to deserving children enrolled in Musical Empowerment. The teachers of Musical Empowerment are UCLA students from diverse backgrounds/majors, but all possessing a passion for music and the desire to share that with others. If accepted into the program as a teacher, you will commit to teaching a child that you are paired with a 40-minute lesson once a week. Lessons occur Monday-Friday virtually on a platform such as Zoom, or in-person at one of our lesson spaces. Please email us at musicalempowerment.ucla@gmail.com if you have any questions or visit us at www.musical-empowerment.org to learn more!
• Musical Medicine The purpose of the "Musical Medicine" organization will be to promote that listening to music is a powerful tool that has the potential to improve the mental and physical health of people suffering from stress, and much more. Not to mistake music as a cure for illnesses, instead, look at it as a treatment or therapy that will help aid and advance recovery and ease suffering from any health conditions in a holistic way. We will act as a medium for the members to bond and feel free to express their passion for music, while implementing different musical means toward physical and mental healing and preventative care. Lastly, we will encourage student involvement and promote service activities within said community. Applying the concept of music therapy in the form of volunteer work in healthcare environments, as well as participating in social events that use music to de-stress.
• Musicology Undergraduate Association The Musicology Undergraduate Association (MUA) is a new organization for undergraduate musicology majors to network and socialize with other students in one of the smallest departments on the UCLA campus. All musicology majors are automatically considered to be members of the organization, but can participate as much or as little as they'd like! This club is designed to provide an open forum for students to discuss their musical/musicological interests and share their experiences, no matter where they are in their musical journeys. We also have a series of events (including regular optional meetings and career-planning sessions) planned out for the year, so don't forget to look out for our emails!
• NeuroNote As a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of musical education in children, NeuroNote works alongside research labs in developing new approaches to K-12 education and shedding light on the growth playing an instrument provides for children. Activities include providing playing lessons and performances to children at schools and hospitals in an attempt to broaden the availability of music to children of all backgrounds and abilities. Additionally, fundraising events supported by the organization and its members allow for distribution of funds to research labs with a similar goal and the purchasing of instruments for children in economically-disadvantaged areas.
• On That Note A Cappella On That Note a cappella is a performance a cappella group at UCLA founded to provide a community for those with a passion for music. Our mission is to create music to share with and inspire our community, all while having tons of fun and fostering life-long friendships. On That Note is a creative outlet where students of all different majors and interests come together to support each other in learning and performing music. As such, we strongly welcome all singing experience levels, majors, domestic and international students alike, and would love to hear you sing or beatbox at auditions! We hold quarterly concerts and are frequently featured at campus and local performances and events. Auditions typically take place during the first two weeks of Fall Quarter, and occasionally in Winter Quarter depending on group needs. Relevant audition information will be posted on here, Facebook, and Instagram during those times!
• Onymous Chinese Musicals Society Onymous Chinese Musicals Society is the officially registered student organization of the University of California, Los Angeles, founded in 2025. We are committed in promoting Chinese musical theatre culture through performances, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations. We provide a creative platform for students to explore acting, singing, dancing, stage design, scriptwriting and so on, which fosters cross-cultural interactions and celebrate Chinese-language storytelling in a global context. Each quarter, we hold different activities centered around Chinese musicals for students to participate in. We also produce high quality shows each year to contribute to UCLA’s artistic and cultural diversity. We hope you can speak out loud, find your passion, and learn more about YOU and the WORLD at Onymous Chinese Musicals Society.
• Open Mic @UCLA This organization was founded to welcome all performers, poets, musicians, writers, comedians, dancers to join for a night of creativity and refreshments! Anyone of all levels can sign up to perform and meet fellow artists. Check our Instagram to stay updated on dates and location!
• Parked In 4 East A platform for Chinese musicians to network and get to know each other. The one and only rock band organization for Chinese students and scholars.
• Pitch, Please! A Cappella Pitch, Please! was founded in the winter of 2017 and is a co-ed, competitive a cappella group at UCLA. Our music varies widely from indie ballads to upbeat experimental-pop hits, most of which is arranged by our very own members. Our passion for a cappella has driven us to strive for bigger and better things--in 2019, we competed in ICCA, released a music video, and recorded our debut album, Made To Fly, which was nominated for three Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards! We competed in ICCA for the second time and won 2nd place at the 2020 West Quarterfinal, also receiving the special awards of Outstanding Arrangement, Outstanding Vocal Percussion, and Outstanding Choreography. We were honored to receive special awards for Outstanding Vocal Percussion and Outstanding Choreography a second time at the 2022 ICCA West Quarterfinals, also placing as overall finalists in both the 2022 and 2023 ICCA West Quarterfinals. We love sharing our music with others, and we hope to continue performing, competing, and releasing music in the future.
• Random Voices Random Voices, UCLA's premiere all-treble a cappella group, was founded in 1999. In addition to hosting concerts, RV performs at various UCLA events, including Welcome to Bruin Life, as well as gigs throughout Los Angeles. RV also organizes and hosts the annual California A Capella Festival (CAF), which attracts dozens of collegiate a cappella groups from across the west coast to perform at UCLA. RV has participated in and won many competitions and awards over the years, including UCLA's Spring Sing, the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award (CARA), the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), and the annual Best of College A Cappella (BOCA) compilation album. In 2016, RV was honored to have guest starred alongside Pentatonix on an episode of the FOX TV show Bones. Random Voices also released their eight album "Wings" in 2020.
• Rave and EDM Society at UCLA A club dedicated to the promotion and education of rave culture and to teach students about the history of EDM and festival culture. Through socials and weekly lessons on different music genres, as well as promoting student DJs and educational topics related to music culture, students gain an understanding of rave and Electronic Dance Music. By bringing in guest speakers, students can also engage and connect with DJ performance and managment.
• readymade Readymade is a music group mainly consisted of graduate/undergraduate Korean-American students at UCLA with musical interests. We engage in both live performances and online content production. Members of readymade gather together for weekly meetings, quarterly performances, occasional busking performances, and much more. Our main goals are to promote the bonding of Korean students with musical interests within campus, and to organize non-profit performances to provide the members of this community a chance to showcase their talent, as well as to foster an environment where musicians can flourish and grow.
• Resonance A Cappella Founded in 2012, Resonance began as a quintet that quickly grew in both size and sound, becoming one of the premier a cappella ensembles at UCLA. Over the past couple years, Resonance has established itself as a vibrant a cappella group with a unique sound and a high level of musical excellence. In 2014 and 2016, the group qualified and performed for an audience of 10,000 at UCLA's Spring Sing, the university's largest, highly competitive musical showcase. In 2015, 2017, and 2018, Resonance competed in the Los Angeles A Cappella Festival (LAAF). In 2017, the group competed for the very first time at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), placing 2nd at the Southwest Quarterfinal, 3rd at the Southwest Semifinal, and winning awards for Outstanding Arrangement at both competitions. In 2017, Resonance also recorded their first studio album, "In This Light", which is available now on iTunes and Spotify. Since then, singles "Bad Romance", "September", and "Praying Fools" have been released. In 2018 and 2020, Resonance competed in the ICCA once more, winning Outstanding Arrangement and placing 1st in the West Quarterfinals both years. In the year 2021, Resonance competed in the first virtual ICCA competition, placing 1st at both the West Quarterfinal and Semifinal, advancing them to finals. Guided by their passion for performing and friendship, Resonance hopes to share their music with their community and make a lasting impact. As such, Resonance can be found performing at a number of philanthropy events and concerts across California, the greater Los Angeles area, and on the UCLA campus during a typical year.
• Road to Damascus A Cappella To glorify God and edify both believers and non-believers through a cappella renditions of inspirational songs. In addition, we hope our voices will create opportunities to share the love of Christ and ultimately lead people to experience an Acts 9:3 encounter.
• ScatterTones To promote a cappella music on the UCLA campus; to foster relationships with other a cappella groups on campus, throughout the area, and throughout the nation; to provide its members with a social aspect; to provide performances to the general public at periodic intervals. ScatterTones shall also take a pro-active role in aiding any individuals who wish to start a brand new a cappella choir. ScatterTones shall also perform some amount of service to the community.
• SEOULA SEOULA (pronounced Sol-lah, ??): the combination of Seoul (??) and LA (Los Angeles), two cities that represent our community. We are a creative dance team comprised of students with a special passion for dance and Korean-American pop culture. We pride ourselves on being an intermediate-friendly group with the goal of producing dance video projects that include both Kpop covers and original choreography, all while enjoying Kpop along the way! est. 2017 by Amy Choi, Ginny Lee, Soobin Bae
• Signature A Cappella Signature A Cappella aims to expand and enhance UCLA's a cappella community as a female and non-binary-identifying group. Specializing in a wide-ranging repertoire, we hope to engage the UCLA community in the arts and share our love for music with everyone.
• SLAM! at UCLA SLAM! at UCLA is a student-led organization committed to providing all students with accessible, contemporary and tuition-free music instruction. As a part of SLAM, UCLA college students volunteer to teach at local underprivileged middle and high schools. UCLA student volunteers implement a comprehensive curriculum for weekly classes in one of five subjects - guitar, piano, voice, percussion, and rock band - at each of our school partners.
• SouLA A Cappella SouLA A Cappella is an all-Chinese A Cappella group in UCLA, founded in Spring 2013. Now more than ever, we recognize our mission to be engaging people in a diverse endorsement of culture and music. We do so by exploring more music genres from different cultures, and rearranging them into the form of a cappella. By focusing on fusing western and eastern music styles, we truly hope that everyone listening to our music will get a more diverse mindset and be curious about world music and culture.
• Student Chapter of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) at UCLA, The We are the Student Chapter of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) at UCLA. ARSC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and study of sound recordings, in all genres of music and speech, in all formats, and from all periods. ARSC is unique in bringing together private individuals and institutional professionals – everyone with a serious interest in recorded sound.
• Student Committee for the Arts Founded in the summer of 1962 by Chancellor Franklin Murphy, the Student Committee for the Arts at UCLA is the student branch of the world renowned UCLA Live, formerly the UCLA Center for the Performing Arts. The committee provides student tickets to UCLA Live events, making available some of the best seats in the house at amazing prices. SCA works frequently with the UCLA Live staff in departments ranging from Education to Artist Relations, continually promoting the performing arts on campus. SCA is also proud to produce its own series of shows that bring great artists and events to students, in addition to showcasing the various talents of UCLA Student Artists. The Student Committee for the Arts at UCLA has been funded by student fees for the past forty-seven years. Thanks to the support of the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC), we have been able to continue offering thousands of low-priced tickets to students for UCLA Live events each year. We look forward to fulfilling our mission to “support and encourage student awareness and participation in the arts at UCLA, while providing hands-on experience in the various areas of arts administration for [our] members.”
• Tau Beta Sigma-Epsilon Kappa Tau Beta Sigma is a National Honorary Band Sorority that provides service to collegiate bands, encourages the advancement of women in the band profession, and promotes and enriches an appreciation of band music through recognition, leadership development and education of its members.
• The Crescendo Collective The Crescendo Collective is a fully student-run orchestra group dedicated to adding an orchestral spin to pop, rock, contemporary, and R&B songs. With full creative freedom, this is a space for students to connect, form bands and perform. What differentiates our club is we integrate orchestral instruments and sounds to music from all genre’s. All skill levels welcome!
• THE UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC GRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL The Graduate Student Council is a representative body that advocates on behalf of graduate students in the school of music. This group of elected members meets regularly with leadership and classmates alike to in an effort to support and celebrate our students.
• Tinig Choral Tinig, which means “voice” in Tagalog, is a student-initiated, student-run, a capella choir. From Tagalog to Latin to English, from cultural to contemporary pop music, we spill our hearts into the lyrics of our songs. We hold no auditions, and we invite all current UCLA students who have a love for singing. Established 1988. We are a family built on cultural and musical expression!
• UCLA Radio UCLA Radio is the official student-run radio station of UCLA. We are non-commercial, listener-supported, and have been broadcasting high-quality, freeform programming since 1962. While our primary focus is delivering original and diverse radio content, UCLA Radio members work on design, web development, marketing, photography, audio production, and more. Our station provides a community for innovative, motivated students from different majors and backgrounds to explore their creativity, build practical skills, and discover the LA music and art scene.
• USAC Campus Events Commission Since 1965 Campus Events Commission (CEC) has been one of the largest purveyors of campus entertainment. Since its inception, it has acquired a reputation for its edgy style of advertising and controversial events. Still pushing the envelope today, CEC has remained a student-run, student-funded organization, dedicated to introducing and the finest fare in film, music and speakers into the UCLA community. Be it media seen or heard, Campus Events Commission is constantly in search of that which is as evocative and diverse as its audience. Come to one of our many events!
• We Are Moving The Needle The goal of UCLA’s We Are Moving The Needle Chapter is to empower the next generation of women, non-binary, and trans creators in the music industry through education, networking, and community building. Our chapter aims to promote gender equity and diversity in the music industry, providing unique professional development opportunities and fostering a supportive community. Our main goals are to Educate, Equip, Energize, and Equalize!
• Whistling Club at UCLA This club shall be a space for Bruins who enjoy whistling to gather together, whistle as an ensemble, and improve one's whistling ability.
• YOUTHphonics A Cappella YOUTHphonics A Cappella is UCLA’s student run, all-gender community service a cappella group focused on music and mentorship. We work to make a reliable music curriculum accessible to Los Angeles youth, raising awareness about the importance of music education programs in high schools.