Welcome!

Hello, everyone!

The UCLA Community School has just opened its doors in September of 2009, and soon afterwards we began our auditions for the first traditional Korean drumming group. Fifteen students were selected, and together we have been practicing for a month now. The style of drumming we play is called Poongmul.

Last week, we had a special visit from master teachers from Pilbong, South Korea, a small rural village in the south part of the country, so this was a rare special treat for our students! (Ms. Lee studied there 2 summers ago.)

We were without a group name, but one of the master teachers chose a name for our group! We are now "Uri-Nuri," which means "Our World" in Korean.

We practice every Friday from 3:30-4:30 in the multi-purpose room of our school. Many thanks go out to both KIWA (Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance) and Chamsori/Freedom Sounds poongmul pae for allowing us to borrow their instruments every week!

Please continue to check out our blog for updates! Thank you! - Ms.Lee