News by Year La Sierra University

Giovanni Santos, director of wind and percussion studies at La Sierra, leads the Wind Ensemble. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra Wind Ensemble to present “Dances, Dreams, Destinations”

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In their annual fall quarter concert, the La Sierra University Wind Ensemble will present a musical tableau of varied…
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Kailee Maeda, a La Sierra University film and television major, in a promotional video for the university’s short film, “One Small Stand.” (Photo: Jonathan Davidson)

University’s WWII film to be featured at commemoration event

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University and The Manumitter, a global human rights organization, have joined forces to bring the world the uplifting…

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Archaeologist and Egyptologist Kathlyn ‘Kara’ Cooney researches 21st Dynasty coffins and is working on a book about ancient Egyptian queens. (Photo: Marissa Stevens)

Archaeology Discovery Weekend showcases women of the ancient world

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Women of ancient civilizations, encumbered by short life spans and virtually no individual identity or power, nonetheless forged…
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Stage and studio jazz musician Nolan Shaheed, who specializes in the cornet and trumpet, will perform at La Sierra's Troesh Conference Center on Nov. 9. (Photos: courtesy of Nolan Shaheed)

Noted studio, stage trumpeter Shaheed to headline jazz series

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Trumpeter Nolan Shaheed, known for his extensive work with such eminent artists as Marvin Gaye and Count Basie, will lead the…
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Megan Evans, a dual instrument senior music major, performs on both violin and clarinet.

Megan Evans takes the stage in her last year at La Sierra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The music department at La Sierra has produced many high-achieving student musicians. Megan Evans, senior honors student majoring…
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Noted violist Brett Deubner will perform with the La Sierra University Chamber Orchestra. (Photo courtesy of Brett Deubner)

Noted violist to perform with La Sierra chamber orchestra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Brett Deubner, a noted violist who has performed around the world will bring his talent to La Sierra University in a concert at…
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Violinist Kristin Lee, a 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, will perform in a chamber recital at La Sierra University. (photo by Arthur Moeller)

Chamber music series to feature internationally acclaimed artists

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A quartet of string artists who have appeared in top venues around the world will play the works of celebrated composers in a…
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La Sierra’s School of Education introduces new doctorate in leadership

(THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN REVISED AS OF 9-21-22)
La Sierra University plans to round out its graduate degree offerings next year with a new doctoral…

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The Siberian Virtuosi, an ensemble of young string players from Russia, will perform at Troesh Conference Center on Nov. 2.

Siberian Virtuosi to perform at La Sierra

An ensemble of violinists from the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), a republic of Russia, will perform at La Sierra University’s Troesh Conference Center…
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Kim Kei presents mixed media work at Brandstater

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Kim Kei’s show titled “I See Who You Are,” is featured in La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery through Oct. 21 in an…
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Brady Greer Huffman, actor and director, and Ken Wright, associate professor of anatomy at Loma Linda University will star in Loma Linda's production at Matheson Hall of "Freud's Last Session" by Mark St. Germain.

Loma Linda brings “Freud’s Last Session” to Matheson Hall

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Loma Linda University will bring a challenging and intellectual play created by Mark St. Germain, a dramatist known for his…
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Award-winning pianist Jonathan Mamora performing in 2014 with the La Sierra University Orchestra as the first prize winner of the Marcia Specht-Guy Concerto Competition. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra University Orchestra commences season with pianist Mamora

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The La Sierra University Orchestra will launch its 2016-17 season with a night of legendary composers’ works, featuring the talent…
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