Bill Cunliffe* jazz piano; arranging; Fullerton Jazz Orchestra, Fullerton Big Band and combo director
Rodolfo Zuñiga jazz studies, jazz percussion, and music techology; Fullerton Chamber Jazz Ensemble director
PIANO, ORGAN, PIANO PEDAGOGY
Bill Cunliffe jazz piano
Alison Edwards* piano, piano pedagogy, class piano
Myong-Joo Lee piano
Dr. Robert Watson piano
MUSIC EDUCATION, TEACHER TRAINING, AND TEACHING CREDENTIAL
Dr. Christopher Peterson choral
Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore* instrumental
MUSIC IN GENERAL EDUCATION
Dr. John Koegel*
Dr. Katherine Reed
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
Dr. Vivianne Asturizaga musicology
Dr. John Koegel* musicology
Dr. Katherine Powers musicology
Dr. Katherine Reed musicology
STRINGS
Kimo Furumoto Director of Orchestra Studies and University Symphony Orchestra conductor
Bongshin Ko cello
Dr. Ernest Salem* violin
THEORY AND COMPOSITION
Dr. Pamela Madsen, composition, theory
Dr. Ken Walicki* composition, theory
VOCAL, CHORAL, AND OPERA
Dr. Robert Istad Director of Choral Studies and University Singers conductor
Dr. Kerry Jennings* Director of Opera
Dr. Christopher Peterson CSUF Concert Choir and Singing Titans conductor
Dr. Joni Y. Prado voice, academic voice courses
Dr. Bri’Ann Wright general education
WOODWINDS, BRASS, AND PERCUSSION
Dr. Dustin Barr Director of Wind Band Studies, University Wind Symphony, University Band
Jean Ferrandis flute
Sycil Mathai* trumpet
Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore University Symphonic Winds conductor
STAFF
Michael August Production Manager
Eric Dries Music Librarian
Gretchen Estes-Parker Office Coordinator
Will Lemley Audio Technician
Jeff Lewis Audio Engineer
Chris Searight Musical Instrument Services
Paul Shirts Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Williams Business Manager
* denotes Area Coordinator
Welcome to the College of the Arts Spring 2025 Season. As we come together to enjoy incredible art, dance, music and theatre programming from across the college, I know we are all still reeling from the recent fires that tore through the communities of Altadena and Pacific Palisades. In many ways, we are all Angelenos and when our city breaks, we break. Many of our students, faculty, and staff are finding comfort in processing complex thoughts and emotions the only way we know how: through the arts. It is our calling and what ties us to our community. Through our programming, we hope to provide a bit of respite to all of you during this time of regrouping and rebuilding.
In the College of the Arts, every note, every movement, and every word spoken on stage brings opportunity for discovery and connection. Whether you are a fellow Titan, family member, or community supporter, we are thrilled to have you here. You are now part of something much larger than this single performance. You are joining a vibrant and diverse collective of artists and technicians working together to push the boundaries of their craft.
Spring 2025 brings us a season of fresh programming to challenge our perceptions and immerse us in new perspectives. Later this month, the School of Music presents “Hajar,” a contemporary opera synthesizing ancient Jewish and Islamic stories into a modern immigration tale. Theatre begins their season with “Significant Other,” a heartfelt tale of love and longing in 21st century New York City. If you haven’t yet seen our spectacular new gallery building, make time to see “Chris O’Leary: Gravity Well” – an exploration of the cosmic phenomena of gravitational waves using video, sound, and images. In May, our dancers and choreographers return to the intimate Hallberg Theatre in “Spring Dance Theatre: From All Sides,” where viewers will experience a variety of dance forms from every angle of the stage.
It takes more than just the emotional support of friends, family, professors, and mentors to enable students to take creative risks of expression. As a college, we remain committed to providing these aspiring arts professionals with scholarships, financial assistance, and the industry-ready equipment, facilities, and opportunities to further develop their skills outside the classroom. Our resolve is steadfast, but we need your continued support to sustain and expand our educational mission, ensuring our students have the tools necessary to succeed. Please consider a donation of any amount to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence today.
I thank you for being here, for your ongoing support, and for your conviction in the power of the arts. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary.
Sincerely,
Arnold Holland, EdD Dean, College of the Arts
WHY CSU FULLERTON?
Introduction
The Vocal/Choral/Opera programs at CSUF offer a variety of opportunities for singers and conductors at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels. Students receive a specialized yet comprehensive education while preparing for careers as performers, teachers and conductors. Classical Singer Magazine recognized the Opera Theatre and vocal programs for excellence in training young singers for professional operatic careers.
Private lessons in voice are the core of each of the study programs in voice and are solely taught by members of our well-respected faculty. The program also includes courses in vocal literature, vocal pedagogy, art song, opera literature and foreign-language diction. Students receive individual attention and perform frequently in recitals and master classes.
CSUF boasts five outstanding choral ensembles: University Singers, Concert Choir, Titan Men’s Chorus, Women’s Choir, and Jazz Singers, conducted by acclaimed faculty members. The ensembles regularly tour both locally and internationally, performing at numerous national and regional conventions and with major orchestras including the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Choral conducting classes are available at the undergraduate level, with advanced conducting seminars and private lessons available at the graduate level.
Students in choral music education receive advanced training in choral conducting, voice and choral/teaching pedagogy. In addition to developing outstanding musical, teaching, and performance skills, these students usually continue on after graduation to earn a California teaching credential, and to become leaders in the choral music teaching profession. These students may also access all courses and performing activities offered in the vocal area. All choral music education students gain significant experience in solo vocal performance, choral performance, vocal pedagogy, diction, and solo/choral
literature. Weekly half hour lessons are offered as a core experience in this degree path.
The graduate degree program in choral conducting provides an intensive experience designed to enhance conducting skill while increasing aptitude in scholarly practice. The Master of Music in Choral Conducting degree prepares students for advanced ventures in conducting and entrance into doctoral programs of study. Alumni of the M.M. in Choral Conducting are regularly accepted at conducting programs of note throughout the United States including the University of Southern California, University of Michigan, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and the University of California, Los Angeles.
Opera Program
Each fall CSUF Opera Theatre presents a program of opera excerpts and oneacts designed to provide performance opportunities for our singers. Each spring semester, fully staged operatic productions with orchestra are mounted, which have included Candide, La Bohème, Street Scene, The Magic Flute, Die Fledermaus, The Crucible, Le Nozze di Figaro, Gianni Schicchi, The Elixir of Love, A Wake or a Wedding, and The Merry Widow. Beyond the campus productions are offered at Leisure World in Orange County and other venues. Operatic productions have included The Magic Flute, Candide and The Old Maid and the Thief. Singers are also given the opportunity to participate in all aspects of opera production including staging, costumes, props, make-up, set design, and lighting.
Alumni
The Vocal/Choral/Opera program has a long list of professionally successful alumni who are active in both educational and performance careers, among them internationally recognized singers Deborah Voigt, Rod Gilfry, Charles Castronovo, Diane Elias and Jubilant Sykes, and esteemed conductors Peter Rutenberg, Gary McKercher, Gordon Paine, Ricardo Soto, Stan Hill, Robert Istad and Robert Geary.
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION
Lori Marie Rios, adjudicator
MARTIN LUTHER KING HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER SINGERS
Daniel Alvarez, conductor
Alleluia
ELAINE HAGENBERG
Dieu! qu'il la fait bon regarder! CLAUDE DEBUSSY
Rosas Pandan
ARR. GEORGE G. HERNANDEZ
RIVERSIDE POLY HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER SINGERS
Kristen Walton, conductor
Darren Yohonn, collaborative pianist
Il Lampo RYAN MAIN
Can We Sing the Darkness to Light?
KYLE PEDERSON
O! What a Beautiful City SHAWN KIRCHNER
JOHN W. NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Janie Hilland, conductor
Darren Yohonn, collaborative pianist
Kyrie (from Mass in G)
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Autumn OLA GJIELO
Muhona
CEDRICK HOWOSEB
SAN JACINTO VALLEY ACADEMY
Zoe Petersen, conductor
La Li Ley TRACY WONG
Even When He Is Silent KIM ANDRE ARNESEN
From Behind the Caravan: Songs of Hâfez
Mvt. 1. We Have Come ABBIE BETINIS
PARAMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL PARAMOUNT SINGERS
Cameron McKay, conductor
Derrick Butler, collaborative pianist
Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing STEVIE WONDER, ARR. ROGER EMERSON
We Shall Walk Through the Valley ARR. UNDINE SMITH MOORE
When Our Voices Rise ROLLO DILWORTH
NORCO HIGH SCHOOL MADRIGALS
Antone Rodich, conductor
Peter Roeleveld, collaborative pianist
Twa Tanbou SYDNEY GUILLAME
Ubi Caritas MAURICE DURUFLE
Elijah Rock
TRADITIONAL SPIRITUAL, ARR. MOSES HOGAN
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION
JOHN A ROWLAND HIGH SCHOOL TREBLE SINGERS
Brandon Harris, conductor
Mina Choi, collaborative pianist
Exaudi Laudate!
BEVERLY A. PATTON
Dominus Vobiscum
JACOB NARVERUD
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
ARR. J. DAVID MOORE
LOARA HIGH SCHOOL
Katherine Keilty, conductor
Jennifer Paz, collaborative pianist
Dies Irae
DAVID FARRELL SMITH
Sometimes I Feel
Like a Motherless Child TRADITIONAL SPIRITUAL, ARR. JAY ALTHOUSE
Andrew Huynh, Brandon Nguyen, & Tuan Huynh, collaborative pianists
Ellis Le, violinist
Moonlight and Rain KEVIN A. MEMLEY
Ngưới Ỏ Dứng Về
TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE FOLK SONG
ARR. BRENT WELLS
Ritmo DAN DAVISON
KATELLA HIGH SCHOOL
Ethan Daneguldberg, conductor
Rachel Kim, collaborative pianist
Dies Irae RYAN MAIN
Ad Astra JACOB NARVERUD
La Llorona RICARDO SOTO
THURSDAY AFTERNOON SESSION
HEMET HIGH SCHOOL
Marc Robles, conductor
Yolonda Rodriguez, collaborative pianist
Hush!
TRADITIONAL SPIRITUAL
ARR. STACEY V. GIBBS
Sicut Cervus
GIOVANNI PIERLUIGU DA PALESTRINA
I Believe
MARK A. MILLER
CORONA HIGH SCHOOL
Amy Eden, conductor
Hlohonolofatsa
ARR DANIEL JACKSON
Go, Lovely Rose
ERIC WHITACRE
Fire (#3 from Elements)
KATERINA GIMON
TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Kenneth Haro, conductor
Rytmus
IVAN HRUSOVSKY
Salve Regina FRANCO PRINSLOO
Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine
ERIC WHITACRE
CAL STATE FULLERTON UNIVERSITY SINGERS
Robert Istad, conductor
Bekka Knauer, graduate assistant
Lakbay Ng Agila (Eagle’s Flight)
SAUNDER CHOI
O Crux
KNUT NYSTEDT
Jubilate Deo
HYOWON WOO
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
SESSION
Iris Levine, adjudicator
CAL STATE FULLERTON CONCERT CHOIR
Christopher Peterson, conductor
Mark Salters, collaborative pianist
Rose Taylor, graduate assistant
Swifter Than Flame
ELAINE HAGENBERG
Bullerengue
JSE A. RINCON
CORONA DEL MAR HIGH SCHOOL
Andrew Ball, conductor
Carmina Mei Cordis
ABBIE BETINIS
I. Aeterna Lux, Divinitas
Dieu! qu’il la fait bon regarder!
CLAUDE DEBUSSY
Dawn and Dusk
KEN STEVEN
FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL
Chelsea Dehn, conductor
Julia Rhee, collaborative pianist
Morgenhymne
HUGO WOLF
A Boy and a Girl
ERIC WHITACRE
Cikala le Pong Pong
ARR. KEN STEVEN
GARDEN GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Amanda Mitton, conductor
Ryan Guidotti, cooperating teacher
(Cherubic Hymn)
LVOVSKY
Alleluia
JAKE RUNESTAD
My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord MOSES HOGAN
If Music Be the Food of Love
DAVID DICKAU
Hold On!
ARR. MARQUES GARRETT
SAN DIMAS HIGH SCHOOL
Jared Pugh, conductor,
Zachary Dechance, collaborative artist
Come to Me My Love
NORMAN DELLO JOIO
Wayfaring Stranger
ARR. MICHAEL ENGELHARDT
Suite de Lorca
EINOJUHANI RAUTAVAARA
Daemon Irrepit Callidus GYÖRGY ORBÁN
PORTOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Adrian Rangel Sanchez, conductor
David Pulanco, student teacher
Malila Hollow, collaborative pianist
Divi sirmi kumeliņi
ARR. ETHAN SPERRY
Afternoon on a Hill
ERIC BARNUM
Unclouded Day
ARR. SHAWN KIRCHNER
TROY HIGH SCHOOL
Mark Henson, conductor
Cry Out and Shout
KNUT NYSTEDT
Il bel humore
GIOVANNI GASTOLDI
FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION
Parce Domine
FELIKS NOWOWIEJSKI
Unclouded Day
ARR. SHAWN KIRCHNER
MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER SINGERS
Jodi Reed, conductor
Kalinda SYDNEY GUILLAUME
Great God Almighty
ARR. STACEY GIBBS
Soul’s Anthem
PHILLIP PAUL BLISS,
ARR. TORI KELLY & KIRK FRANKLIN
SANTIAGO HIGH SCHOOL
Rachelle Randeen, conductor
Kaylee Tong, collaborative pianist
Cantate Domino
CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
The Pasture
Z. RANDALL STROOPE
Signs of the Judgment
ARR. MARK BUTLER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL TROUBADOURS
Kevin Tison, conductor
Jessica Cosley, collaborative pianist
With a Lily In Your Hand ERIC WHITACRE
Dirait-On MORTEN LAURIDSEN
Like a Flower of the Field PAUL CHRISTENSEN
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
ARR CEDRIC DENT
CAL STATE FULLERTON UNIVERSITY SINGERS
Robert Istad, conductor
Bekka Knauer, graduate assistant
Lakbay Ng Agila (Eagle’s Flight)
SAUNDER CHOI
Jubilate Deo
HYOWON WOO
Iris Levine and Robert Istad, adjudicators
CAL STATE FULLERTON CONCERT CHOIR
Christopher Peterson, conductor
Mark Salters, collaborative pianist
Rose Taylor, graduate assistant
Swifter Than Flame
ELAINE HAGENBERG
Bullerengue
JSE A. RINCON
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
TOUR CHORALE
Rodger Gurerrero, conductor
Jasper Jimenez, collaborative pianist
Of Crows and Clusters
NORMAN DELLO JOIO
Veni Creator Spiritus
ANTHONY BERNARDUCCI
Who Built the Ark?
MOSES HOGAN
(Soloists TBA)
RIO HONDO CITY COLLEGE
Joanne Cloe, conductor
Jihyun Lee, collaborative pianist
Set Me as a Seal
JOHN LEAVITT
Galop
KEN BERG
Benedictus
BRIAN LEWIS
If Music Be the Food of Love
DAVID DICKAU
Hold On!
ARR. MARQUES GARRETT
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
Lori Marie Rios, conductor
Emil Iliev, collaborative pianist
Hela Rotan ARR. KEN STEVENS
Justorum Animae
WILLIAM BYRD
Wade in the Water ARR. ROB DIETZ
RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE CHAMBER SINGERS
John Byun, conductor
Evelyn Lee, collaborative pianist
Sing Joyfully
WILLIAM BYRD
O sacrum convivium
VYTAUTUS MIŠKINIS
Magnus Dominus
JOHN TEBAY
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE CHAMBER SINGERS
Jennifer Garrett, conductor
Patrick Bender, collaborative pianist
Ron Kean, djembe
I’ve Been in the Storm So Long TRADITIONAL AMERICAN SPIRITUAL
ARR. JEFFREY L. AMES
Eloyi
SOUTH AFRICAN TRADITIONAL SPIRITUAL
ARR. MBUSO NDLOVU & SYDNEY MASETLHE
I’ll Be on My Way SHAWN KIRCHNER
CAL STATE FULLERTON UNIVERSITY SINGERS
Robert Istad, conductor
David Bergstedt, collaborative pianist Bekka Knauer, graduate assistant
Lakbay Ng Agila (Eagle’s Flight) SAUNDER CHOI
Jubilate Deo HYOWON WOO
Soprano I
Kaitlin Chheng
Hannah Park*
Sara Preston
Sarah Raber
Rey Riney
Gabby Roberts
Peyton Slaven
Soprano II
Kate Bowles*
Sarah Gediman
Kaitlyn Gooding
Tabetha Mora
Sonia Ohan
Nicole Rodriguez
Rose Taylor
Marissa Valenzuela
Soprano I
Gabriela Atkinson
Erika Jackson*
Amber Napoli
Quintessa Wedell
Soprano II
Alliah Anid
Sophia Khurana
Em Nguyen
Rose Taylor*
Alto I
Elizabeth Butler
Malila Hollow
Emily Morley*
Armand Padilla
Nguyen
Abby Tyree
Kelsey Rhebergen
Sidney Wu
Alto II
Alexis Farah
Annie Guzman
Lindsey Lacanilao
Madeline Miranda
Jenna Scotese
Veronica Torres Diaz
Rachel Williams
Tenor I
Anthony Alcain
Hector Jake Esteva
Justin Parron*
Lissandra Tong
Tung Tran
Jacob West
Tenor II
Peter Aluna
Michael Eskovitz
John Nguyen*
Jack Nisbet
Nathan Oelkers
Adam Rooney
Michael Vargas
Baritone
Brenden Baxter
Emerson Kimble
Jason Magallanes
Jeremy
Peña Barrios
Mason Schoenfeld
David Wickline
Bass
Derrick DeAndrade
Scott Freeman*
Jack Kendig
CJ Koehn
Ben Reyes
Justin Senneff*
Chris Sun
CSUF UNIVERSITY SINGERS
Alto I
Katelyn Cruz
Emily Hernandez
Savana Thomas
Melanie Whiter
Alto II
Joy Dorko
Bekka Knauer*
Katelyn Pacpaco
Sarah Turner
Tenor I
Aron Demarest
Alan Garcia*
Kenson Gomez
Jeremy Lee*
Tenor II
Joshua Evans
Steven McCann*
Alexei Rehorn
Bryce Rivera
Baritone
Timothy Cervenka
Adam Daruvala
Gerrit Hoevers
Adrian Rangel-Sanchez*
Bass
Bryson Huang
Fernando Muñoz*
Miles Rojo
Mitchell Sampang
* Section Leader
Lori Marie Rios is a highly accomplished conductor, soloist, educator and voice teacher. She currently serves as Associate Professor of Music at College of the Canyons, Valencia where she is the music director of the Chamber Singers and Voices of the Canyons Community Chorus. She also teaches voice and administrates the applied music program. Prior to her appointment at COC, she directed the choral program at La Canada High School. Ensembles under her direction have sung all over the United States. Her choirs have appeared at the American Choral Directors Association Regional Convention in Las Vegas in 2004 and in 2007 were selected to appear at the ACDA National Convention in Miami. The choirs at La Canada also performed at the California Music Educators Conference.
Rios also is an adjunct professor at Pasadena City College where she conducts the Concert Choir. She is also on faculty at California State University, Los Angeles Summer Graduate Program where she teaches voice and graduate level conducting. Lori Marie is on the choral-vocal faculty of the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program where she serves as Assistant Director. Rios has presented workshops for the American Choral Directors Association and this past year presented three workshops for the Nevada Music Educators Association. She is in much demand as a clinician and adjudicator. She has conducted district and state wide honor choirs. She also sits on the Los Angeles Bach Festival Board of Directors. She made her Walt Disney Concert Hall debut in 2006 as the soprano soloist in Mozart Requiem Rios is president of the California ACDA board and also serves on the Regional and National Steering Committees for that association.She holds M.M degree in Conducting and Vocal Performance from University of Nevada, Reno and a B.M. in Choral Studies.
Iris Levine is the Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. She previously served as Dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, Interim Dean of the College of Education and Integrative Studies, Music Department Chair and Professor of Music. She earned her Doctorate in Choral Music from the University of Southern California under the tutelage of Rodney Eichenberger, and she holds a master’s degree in Choral Conducting from Temple University. She is a member of the American Choral Directors Association, the International Federation of Choral Music, and Chorus America.
Levine’s research and creative interests are in the area of women’s choruses. She is founder and artistic director of VOX Femina Los Angeles, Los Angeles’s premiere women’s chorus who have performed over 300 concerts throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. She is highly recognized for innovative concert programming and her extensive knowledge and breadth of women’s choral literature makes her sought-after as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician. Levine authored the chapter on “Working with the Women’s Community Choir” in the 2012 GIA publication: Conducting Women’s Choirs: Strategies for Success. Known for her leadership skills, she has served in numerous posts with the American Choral Directors Association, including serving as the National Chair for Women’s Choruses. Levine has a passion for commissioning, promoting, and performing music by women composers. She offers workshops, lectures, and demonstrations on the music of women composers and she is the editor for the Iris S. Levine Treble Choral Series with Pavane Publishing.
Levine resides in Los Angeles, California, with her wife Lesili, who is also a successful musician and arts advocate. They are extremely active in the Southern California arts community.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Robert Istad is Director of Choral Studies at California State University, Fullerton and Artistic Director of Pacific Chorale. He regularly conducts and collaborates with Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra, Sony Classical Records, Yarlung Records, Berkshire Choral International, and Long Beach Symphony Orchestra. He and Pacific Chorale are featured on an album of Tarik O’Regan’s compositions on Yarlung Records and the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s live recording of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony on Deutsche Grammophon for which he won a GRAMMY Award for Best Choral Performance, on April 3, 2022.
Istad has prepared choruses for a number of America’s finest conductors and orchestras, including: Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Carl St.Clair and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, as well as conductors Esa–Pekka Salonen, Keith Lockhart, Nicholas McGegan, Vasilly Sinaisky, Sir Andrew Davis, Bramwell Tovey, John Williams, Eugene Kohn, Eric Whitacre, Giancarlo Guerrero, Marin Alsop, George Fenton, and Robert Moody. Istad is Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies at California State University, Fullerton. He was recognized as CSUF’s 2016 Outstanding Professor of the Year. At CSU Fullerton, he conducts the University Singers, coordinates CSUF’s graduate choral conducting program, and teaches courses in conducting, performance practice and literature. Recently, he and the University Singers performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Andrea Bocelli, Kathleen Battle, recorded albums with Yarlung Records and with composer John Williams and Sony Classical.
Istad and his singers brought staged performances of David Lang’s little match girl passion throughout Spain in 2019. They performed a retrospective of Tarik O’Regan’s music for Distinguished Concerts International New York at Carnegie Hall in November 2015. They have performed at numerous regional and national ACDA conferences including the 2018 ACDA Western Division Conference and 2013 ACDA National Conference in Dallas, Texas. They also performed for the 2013 National Collegiate Choral Organization National Conference in Charleston, SC. Istad and the CSUF University Singers have performed all over the world, including a 2017 performance in Russia’s famous Glinka Cappella, a 2015 residency and performances in Paris, France, engagements at the 2012 Ottobeuren Festival of Music in Germany, the 2012 Eingen Festival of music in Germany, a 2010 performance for UNESCO in Pisa, Italy, and in 2008 at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary.
Istad received his Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, his Master of Music degree in choral conducting from California State University, Fullerton, and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral music at the University of Southern California. He studied conducting with William Dehning, John Alexander, and Jon Hurty. He serves on the Executive Board of Directors of Chorus America, and as Dean of Chorus America’s Conducting Academy, and is in demand as an adjudicator, guest conductor, speaker, and clinician throughout the nation.
Christopher Peterson is a teacher, conductor, choral clinician, author, editor, and choral arranger of music and books published in the United States and around the world. In his over thirty years as a music educator he has taught in elementary, middle school, high school, church, community, festival, and collegiate settings. He earned the Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Southern Maine in choral and instrumental music education and taught music for nine years in the public schools of Maine. He earned the Master of Music in Choral Conducting degree at the University of Maine, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education and Choral Conducting at Florida State University.
At CSUF Peterson trains and mentors undergraduate and graduate choral music educators and conductors and directs the Concert Choir and the Singing Titans Chorus. In May of 2019 he was honored as the University-wide recipient of the CSUF Carol Barnes Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has served as State Choral Representative and Southern Section President for the California Music Educators Association (CMEA), as well as the Western Division Representative for the National Association for Music Education’s (NAfME) Council for Choral Education. He has also served the California Choral Directors Association in various offices, including CCDA President since 2021. His collegiate textbook “RESONANCE: The ART of the Choral Music Educator” is published by Pavane and is being used across the United States to train future choral music teachers and conductors.
Peterson has been invited to teach, judge, and conduct choirs in more than thirty US states, five Canadian Provinces, and nine countries including China, England, Sweden, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Holland, and has conducted All-State Choirs across the nation including Maine, North Carolina, Oregon, Wisconsin, and California.
Peterson also holds the position of Director of Music at Irvine United Congregational Church in Irvine, CA. His “hobby” for many decades has been enjoying singing barbershop harmony, and he is a BHS District Quartet Champion baritone, a top-5 medalist chorus director, and a four-time gold medalist with the Masters of Harmony, nine-time International Men’s Chorus Champions of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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Dr. Kristin Kleinjans & Mr. Anthony Dukes
Mrs. Shirley Laroff
Mr. Lynn & Mrs. Susan Lasswell
Mrs. Marilyn Little
Mr. Juan Lopez
Mr. Paul Coluzzi & Mr. John Martelli
Dr. George& Mrs. Karen Mast
Mrs. Thelma Mellott
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Mary Miguel
Mr. Carl Mrs. Patricia Miller
Stifel Nicolaus
Mr. Ujinobu & Mrs. Yoshino Niwa
Mr. Colin Connor & Ms. Debra Noble
Dr. Arie & Mrs. Deanna Passchier
Mr. Jarrold Petraborg
Mr. John Phelps & Mrs. Kerry Laver-Phelps
Mr. Jim Plamondon
Mr. E. B. & Mrs. Linda Powell
Mr. Robert Rennie & Mrs. Nancy Rennie
Ms. Christine Rhoades
Ms. Mary Rupp
Mr. Thaddeus & Mrs. Eleanor Sandford
Mrs. Rita Sardou
Mr. D. Schmitt
Mrs. Martha Shaver
Mrs. Ingrid R. Shutkin
Ms. Barbara Kerth & Ms. Lorena Sikorski
Ms. Janet Smith
South Coast Repertory
Ms. Ann Sparks
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Roberta Sperry
Mr. Douglas Stewart
Mr. Tom & Mrs. Carolyn Toby
Liqi Tong
Viet Tide
Ms. Verne Wagner
Dr. Sean & Dr. Tina L. Walker
Dr. Robert & Mrs. Teri Watson
Dr. Wayne & Dr. Ruth Zemke
Gifts received from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
ONTIVEROS SOCIETY
The Ontiveros Society includes individuals who have provided a gift for Cal State Fullerton through their estate plan. We extend our deep appreciation to the following Ontiveros Society members, whose gifts will benefit the students and mission of the College of the Arts:
ANONYMOUS
JOHN ALEXANDER
LEE & DR. NICHOLAS A.* BEGOVICH
GAIL & MICHAEL COCHRAN
MARC R. DICKEY
JOANN DRIGGERS
BETTY EVERETT
CAROL J. GEISBAUER
& JOHN* GEISBAUER
SOPHIA & CHARLES GRAY
MARYLOUISE & ED HLAVAC
GRETCHEN KANNE
DR. BURTON L. KARSON
ANNE L. KRUZIC*
LOREEN & JOHN LOFTUS
ALAN A. MANNASON*
WILLIAM J. MCGARVEY*
DR. SALLIE MITCHELL*
ELEANORE P. & JAMES L. MONROE
LYNN & ROBERT MYERS
MR. BOB & MRS. TERRI NICCUM
DWIGHT RICHARD ODLE*
SHERRY & DR. GORDON PAINE
*deceased
DR. JUNE POLLAK
& MR. GEORGE POLLAK*
DR. STEPHEN M. ROCHFORD
MR. STAN MARK RYAN ‘75
MARY K. & WILLIAM SAMPSON
LORENA SIKORSKI
DOUGLAS G. STEWART
ANDREA J. & JEFFREY E. SWARD
RICHARD J. TAYLOR
VERNE WAGNER
RICHARD WULFF
DR. JAMES D. & DOTTIE YOUNG*
The College of the Arts Proudly Recognizes the 300+ Members of Our VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUPS
ALLIANCE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: The Alliance for the Performing Arts (formerly MAMM) benefits performing arts students through underwriting visiting artists; special theatre, dance, and music performances; and other unique experiences for members.
SPECIAL SUPPORT AND EVENT UNDERWRITING
Judy Atwell
Drs. Voiza & Joe Arnold
Dr. Margaret Faulwell Gordon
Susan Hallman
Norma Morris Richard Odle Estate
Kerry & John Phelps
Jeanie Stockwell Verne Wagner
ART ALLIANCE: Art Alliance promotes excellence and enjoyment in the visual arts, and their fundraising efforts contribute to student scholarship, gallery exhibitions, opening receptions and sculpture acquisition on campus.
SPECIAL SUPPORT AND EVENT UNDERWRITING
Fay Colmar
John DeLoof
Joann Driggers & Steve Collier
Loraine Walkington
MUSIC ASSOCIATES: Music Associates maintains a tradition of active involvement and community support, and raises scholarship funds for School of Music students through annual fundraising events and membership dues.
SPECIAL SUPPORT AND EVENT UNDERWRITING
Marilyn Carlson
Evelyn K. Francuz
Sandy & Norm Johnson
Marti & Bill Kurschat
Karen & George Mast
Thelma & Earl Mellott
Bettina Murphy
Grace & Ujinobu Niwa
Kerry & John Phelps
Mary & Jerry Reinhart
Ann & Thad Sandford
Dodo V. Standring
Carolyn & Tom Toby
John Van Wey
MORE INFORMATION: Haley Sanford • 657-278-2663
There are many ways to support the College of the Arts, the School of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, and Department of Visual Arts
shape the future of the arts
The College of the Arts at Cal State Fullerton is one of the largest comprehensive arts campuses in the CSU system. We proudly serve as an academic institution of regional focus with national impact that combines rigorous arts training with cross-disciplinary exploration to encourage the artistic expression and individual achievement of thousands of arts students daily.
Many of these students face personal and financial challenges that prevent them from continuing their education. You can help! The Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides students in need with funding for immersive, off- and oncampus experiences that contribute to their academic success, including CSU Summer Arts, conferences, and study abroad programs.
Shape the future of the arts! Consider making a gift of any amount to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence today.
COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS
College of the Arts Galleries Exhibitions
Vitae: A New Generation
Chris O’Leary: Gravity Well
Michelle Emami: Arcana Past Forward (Redux) Through May 17
Sergei Babayan, piano
February 16 • Meng Concert Hall
Sō Percussion*
February 20 • Meng Concert Hall
Hajar: Opera In Concert
February 21 • Recital Hall
University Symphony Orchestra feat. Music Associates’ Student Concerto/Aria Competition Winner February 23 • Meng Concert Hall
World Citizen Band with Fullerton Chamber Jazz Ensemble
February 26 • Meng Concert Hall
Advanced Vocal Workshop with guest Michael Schütze, piano
March 6 • Recital Hall
Significant Other March 6–15 • Hallberg Theatre
Collage: 18th Annual Benefit Concert Sponsored by Morningside
March 8 • Meng Concert Hall
Dr. Joni Prado, soprano & Dr. Kerry Jennings, tenor, with Michael Schütze, piano
March 9 • Meng Concert Hall
Mela Quartet
March 12 • Meng Concert Hall
University Singers & Concert Choir
March 15 • Meng Concert Hall
Bill Cunliffe & Alison Edwards, duo piano
March 16 • Meng Concert Hall
Tuesday Matinée
March 18 • Recital Hall
Ralph Farris, viola, with CSUF Wind Symphony and Rodolfo Zuniga, percussion
March 18 • Meng Concert Hall
Spring Awakening
March 20–29 • Young Theatre
Talich Quartet
March 28 • Meng Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra with the Talich Quartet
March 30 • Meng Concert Hall
Inna Faliks, piano
April 8 • Meng Concert Hall
Brightwork New Music and HEX Vocal Ensemble*
April 9 • Meng Concert Hall
Ernest Salem, violin and Alison Edwards, piano
April 13 • Meng Concert Hall
Mozart’s The Magic Flute
April 17–26 • Little Theatre
Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble and Fullerton Latin Ensemble
April 22 • Meng Concert Hall
Cello Choir
April 25 • Recital Hall
University Symphonic Winds
April 27 • Meng Concert Hall
CSUF New Music Ensemble and CSUF Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble*
April 30 • CPAC 119
University Band
April 30 • Meng Concert Hall
Spring Dance Theatre
May 1–10 • Little Theatre
Fullerton Jazz Orchestra
May 2 • Meng Concert Hall
University Wind Symphony
May 3 • Meng Concert Hall
Jazz Singers
May 5 • Meng Concert Hall
Titan Voices & Singing Titans
May 7 • Meng Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Chorus
