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
Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano ...................... Ludwig van Beethoven in C Major, op. 56 (“Triple Concerto”) (1770-1827)
Allegro
Largo
Rondo alla Polacca
Ernest Salem, violin
Benjamin Lash, cello
Alison Edwards, piano Kimo Furumoto, conductor ***** Intermission *****
Symphony No. 1 in D Major GMW 11 .................................. Gustav Mahler
I. Langsam. Schleppend. (1860-1911) Im Anfang sehr gemächlich (Slowly, dragging)
II. Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell (Moving strongly, but not too quickly)
III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen (Solemnly and measured, without dragging)
IV. Stürmisch bewegt (Stormily agitated – energetic) Heeseong Lee, conductor-in-residence
Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C Major, op. 56 (“Triple Concerto”)
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
With a moderately simpler piano part compared to that of the violin and especially the cello, Beethoven composed the Triple Concerto for his teenage pianist pupil and patron, Archduke Rudolph of Austria. The inclusion of the piano, which had still been a relatively new keyboard instrument compared to the harpsichord, made this piece an innovative and pleasantly unusual work of its time. The first movement begins shrouded in mystery, much like his other concertos, and in stark contrast to the iconic bold openings of his symphonies. Beethoven’s meticulous attention to position the cello in a higher register allows its rich timbre to cut through the orchestra. After the cello’s initial introduction of the theme, the movement unfolds in a leisurely yet formulaic manner, integrating lyrical expression into a dynamic dialogue between the soloists. The following movement, Largo, is led once again by the cellist’s hymn-reminiscent melody. Beethoven incorporates the variations technique already tested in his Waldstein Sonata, which creates a seamless transition to the last movement, Rondo alla Polacca. The high-spirited finale embraces the triple-meter polonaise rhythm popularized by festive ceremonial music throughout Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Although the Triple Concerto did not reach the popularity of Beethoven’s other concertos, his compositional work on this piece laid the foundation for the success of many future works. The
intricate merging of three unique soloists within an orchestra of strings, winds, and percussion, along with the frame-like structural form of the three movements, aided in the iconic creations of the Violin Concerto and Fourth Piano Concerto alike.
Angelina Wu, Cello, Class of 2025
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, GMW 11
GUSTAV MAHLER
Composed: 1887-1888,
Revised: 1896
Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Titan, refined through years of drafting, performance, and revision, stands as a legendary undertaking and the first of nine completed symphonies written during his lifetime. Drawing inspiration from his earlier childhood experiences in Jihlava—ranging from thunderous military marches to spirited folk tavern tunes—Mahler’s musical cadence reveals different fragments of his past, combining youthful memories with the mature emotional insight of his later life. The symphony’s name comes from Jean Paul’s novel Titan, which depicts the story of a protagonist whose only weapon against a world of darkness and adversity is his internal strength. In the same way, Mahler’s symphony contrasts the themes of darkness and light, despair and hope, and struggle and triumph.
Movement I: “Spring and No End”
The opening movement materializes into faint yet steady string chords, inspired by the ambient sounds of nature that once surrounded Mahler’s town. Peaking through the continuous stream of
PROGRAM NOTES
chords are familiar references to his old work, Songs of a Wayfarer, interrupting the previously serene tone. What begins as a simple, unhurried melody gradually spirals out of control, supporting the complex conversations between woodwind and string voices with the brass melodies, where the recurring theme present in the final moments of the movement contrasts the tranquil lines that started it. Mahler constantly reintroduces the emptiness felt at the beginning of the piece through the unraveling of the melody, creating uncertainty in the field of excitement.
Movement II:
“Under Full Sail”
Living just a floor above his father’s lively tavern, Mahler centered the following movement around the tunes that were performed for the bustling customers within the shop. He incorporates the Ländler theme, a vibrant portrayal of the traditional Austrian dance, replacing the conventional ¾ minuet form. This theme moves across the orchestra, highlighting each voice before being momentarily interrupted by the trio—a wistful waltz that alludes to a dreamlike, nostalgic atmosphere, offering a glimpse into something distant and cherished. The slow waltz emerges like a dream, providing a momentary escape from the movement’s vigor before dissipating and being replaced by the returning Ländler’s theme. The recurrence of this theme shatters the illusion developed by Mahler and wraps up the movement with the melody’s return, evoking the exuberance of the tavern’s customers dancing and gliding to the rustic waltz.
Movement III:
“Funeral March in Callot’s Manner” Mahler’s early loss of eight of his thirteen siblings at a young age influenced both his perspective and music style, with trag-
edy becoming a prominent theme in the third movement. A singular double bass, chosen for its eerie tone, takes on the children’s folk song Frère Jacques with its melody modulated to the minor key to create a somber tone. Additional instruments gradually blend into the melody, creating a canonic theme reflecting the fragility of human nature. These melodic lines come to a close with short bursts of ironically playful motifs that show a drunken perspective on despair. The movement eventually settles back into its main sorrowful melody and ends quietly, in preparation for the oncoming chaos.
Movement IV:
“From the Inferno To Paradise”
In the symphony’s final movement, Mahler encapsulates and pushes his previous themes beyond their limitations. The finale repeatedly alternates between the profound emotions reminiscent of heaven and hell, referencing the internal conflict that Mahler struggled with throughout his life. The aggressive attack of the cymbals and brass section gives way to variations on military marches that are halted by an alluring melody—reflecting the nature found within the first movement. The continuous oscillation is repeated until the symphony approaches the end, where the final melody references Handel’s Hallelujah. Waves of triumph and euphoria take over, putting an end to the conflict and delivering an unforgettable conclusion to the monumental journey of Mahler’s 1st Symphony, Titan.
Brian Huang, Piano, Class of 2026
Angela Wang, Flute, Class of 2026
Eric Wang, Cello, Class of 2026
Angelina Wu, Cello, Class of 2025
DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Violin
Irene An
Andre Chang
Angela Chen
Daniel Chen
Nevaeh Chen
Richie Chen
Natalie Dai
Kevin Fang
Fang-Hong Foo
Haydar Gemadi
Susie Gu
Wyatt Han
Janelle Hwang
Ian Kang
Aya Kasai
Aston Kim
Chloe Kim
Joel Kim
Joseph Kim
Joshua Kim
Kevin Kim
Jonathan Lan
Nina Lee
Mikayla Li
Nicole Lin
Christine Liu
Enzo Manisa
Melanie Mar
Molly Mo
Mia Niu
Laina O'Laughlin
Summer Pak
Casson Qin
Ayaan Rauf
Brian Rossi
Claire Song
Teddy Su
Annie Tong
Viola
Jaelynn Au
Anne Chen
Brianna Chou
Noah Hoang
Ethan Hoen
Daniel Huang
Dohee Kim
Cheryl Kosasih
Eunice Kwon
Felicia Lo
Eireen Lu
Grace Makahaube
Samantha Saravia
Leo Wang
Shanna Wu
Sean Yeh
Chloe Zhuo
Cello
Bernice Chan
Shelby Chang
Isabella Chong
Aston Fang
Ryan Fu
Chloe Huang
Jacey Huang
Marc Huang
Jenna Jia
Joshua Jung
Annie Kung
Sophia Li
Micah Macalino
Irene Oh
Travis Shen
Leonhart Sutantio
Michael Teng
Eric Wang
Ethan Wong
Angelina Wu
Nina Wu
Jolin Yang
Joshua Yu
Adam Zhao
Bass
Lorkan Davidson
Connor Guan
Scott Matsumoto
Arya Shah
Matthew Tsang
Piccolo
Sophie Dong
Sophia Zhou
Flute
Sophie Dong
Sophia Zhou
Angela Wang
Joseph Yoo
Clarinet
Jonathan Chen
Rick Chi
Sophia Liu
Alenna Zhong
Tommy Liu
Bass Clarinet
Tommy Liu
Oboe
Michelle Hsu
Jesse Hu
Sherlock Xu
Rachael Yang
Bassoon
Byron Chen
Lauren Cheng
Megan Liu
Jay Xu
Kaitlyn Liu
Contrabassoon
Kaitlyn Liu
French Horn
John Choi
Evaline Kim
Peter Lee
Carson Li
Karlin Rhees
Cameron Rhees
Hideo Rhees
Natalie Wu
Trumpet
Justin Brewer
Cherie Chen
Edward Jin
Ezra Ma
Hayden Toneck
Trombone
Albert Chen
Kenneth Gong
Camren Molina
Andrew Oh
Jerry Xu
Bass Trombone
Ryan Kim
Jayden Xu
Tuba
Brendan Luu
Ace Tecson
Desmond Wong
Percussion
Vivianne Hsi
Talon Lu
Julianna Phung
Pricillia Hsu
Ethan Lee
Harp
Heidi Zhang
Piano
Jina Ju
Brian Huang
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Steven Acciani is Director of Instrumental Music at Diamond Bar High School. After graduating from California State University, Fullerton with a BA and Teaching Credential in Music Education, he began his career in the Walnut Valley School District, opening South Pointe Middle School in 1989 with 17 band students. Six years later, he had grown his program to over 600 students, with a reputation for being one of the finest middle school programs in the Western United States.
After 18 wonderful years, he moved to Diamond Bar High School and in the last 18 years has helped transform the program into a well-rounded, multi-faceted music program of over 600 students and 20 different performing groups. Students who have come through either South Pointe Middle School or Diamond Bar High School have shown tremendous success in the arts, with many receiving music scholarships to nationally known Conservatories and Universities, as well as garnering national and international attention through their solo and group performances. The Diamond Bar High School music program has been twice honored by the Grammy Foundation as a Signature School for music education, and was named the National Grammy Signature School for 2014.
In 1999 and 2013, Acciani was named Teacher of the Year for his school and also for the Walnut Valley School District. In 2000 he was chosen as one of two Teachers of the Year for Los Angeles County, and was a finalist for California State Teacher of the Year. He was honored by NBC with a “Golden Apple” for his work with students, and was invited to participate in “Unsung Heroes Week” for a national broadcast.
Acciani has been actively involved in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association, the California Band Director’s Association, the California Orchestra Director’s Association, and the American String Teachers Association, and is an active clinician in the Southern California area. In 2001 he was awarded a Masters Degree in Education Administration from Azusa Pacific University.
In his spare time Acciani has spent 18 years as a football, baseball, and basketball coach at Diamond Bar High School.
Kimo Furumoto is the Orchestra Director at California State University, Fullerton. He is also Music Director and Conductor of the Huntington Symphony Orchestra (West Virginia) as well as the Whittier Regional Symphony. His guest conducting appearances have taken him throughout the United States and Europe with many stellar orchestras.
Previous positions include music director of the Concert Orchestra at the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, conducting assistant with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and assistant conductor of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. He has worked with noted conductors such as Leonard Bernstein and Robert Shaw.
Furumoto holds degrees in conducting from Chapman University and the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music. His ballet “The Mandarin Ducks” has been enthusiastically received by audiences.
Heeseong Lee, a native of South Korea, is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Choral Music with minors in Instrumental Conducting and Organ. She serves as guest conductor for the Diamond Bar High School Symphony Orchestra, interim director of Loyola Marymount University’s Consort Singers, director of the Los Angeles Full Gospel Church Choir, and assistant conductor of the Korean Community Christian Singers.
Lee is an active participant in international conducting events, having attended numerous prestigious masterclasses and competitions. Her accolades include the Grand Prize at the 4th National Chorus Choral Conductor Competition (2015) in Korea, 2nd Prize at the World Choral Conducting Competition in Hong Kong (2019), and 2nd Prize at the Fosco Corti International Competition for Choral Conductors in Italy (2022). She was also a finalist in the London International Choral Conducting Competition (2024), ranking among the top five.
Expanding her work in orchestral conducting, Lee was the Grand Prize and Audience Prize winner at the 2024 Los Angeles Conducting Workshop & Competition and recently won the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra Workshop & Competition. As part of her award, she will be the featured conductor at upcoming concerts with both organizations.
Lee earned her Bachelor’s (2013) and Master’s (2016) degrees in Choral Conducting from Yonsei University in South Korea.
Violinist Ernest Salem is Professor of Music at California State University, Fullerton. He is also Area Coordinator for the String area at CSUF. He has performed in concerts and recitals across the United States and presented master classes at various universities, colleges and arts schools. Former university affiliations include appointments as a faculty member at Wichita State University, the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University and New Mexico State University.
Active as a freelance musician in the Los Angeles Area, Salem has performed with the Los Angeles Master Chorale Orchestra, Los Angeles Mozart Orchestra, Long Beach Symphony, Asia American Orchestra and South Coast Symphony. Formerly Concertmaster of the Wichita and Las Cruces Symphonies, he has also served as Principal Second of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra and Assistant Concertmaster of the Texas Chamber and Texas Opera Theater Orchestras.
As a chamber musician, Salem has been violinist with California State University, Fullerton’s Premiere Trio, first violinist with Wichita State’s Fairmount Quartet, a member of the College of St. Benedict’s Chamber Ensemble “Pastiche,” and violinist with New Mexico State’s Delphian Trio. He currently performs regularly as a chamber musician throughout Southern California.
Salem holds degrees from Michigan State University, the University of Houston and the University of Minnesota. Included among his teachers are Yfrah Neaman, Fredell Lack, and members of the Juilliard Quartet. In addition to performance activities, he has been published in the American String Teachers’ Journal and the Long Island Historical Journal.
Benjamin Lash leads a vibrant career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player, studio musician, and educator. He was a top prizewinner in the Washington International Competition and has performed concertos with orchestras in both the Chicago and Los Angeles metropolitan areas. Recent performances include an appearance on the WFMT Dame Myra Hess recital series with pianist Rodolfo Leone. Benjamin is an active chamber music collaborator and has participated in summer festivals including Ravinia's Steans Music Institute, Sarasota Music Festival, Taos, Aspen, Holland International Music Sessions, Fortissimo Fest in Bulgaria, and Franco-American Chamber Music Festival in Missillac, France. An experienced orchestral musician, he is Assistant Principal of the Pacific Symphony and a frequent substitute for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.
A committed teacher, Benjamin is on the teaching faculty at the Colburn Community School. He is a faculty member at the Montecito International Music Festival and has given masterclasses at Montecito and the Music Institute of Chicago. His students have placed in local area competitions including the American Society of String Teachers Solo Competition. Several of his graduating high school students have been accepted at major conservatories including the New England Conservatory of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, Manhattan School School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, University of Southern California, and University of California Los Angeles.
Growing up in Evanston, Illinois, Benjamin began studying cello at the age of six with Dean Bachus and Tanya Carey. In his early teens, as a first place winner of multiple Chicago area competitions, he performed concertos by Saint-Saens, Shostakovich, Hindemith, and Haydn. He received his Bachelor of Music from the Colburn Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Ronald Leonard. He completed Master of Music and Doctorate degrees at the USC Thornton School of Music, where he studied with Ralph Kirshbaum.
Alison Edwards, Associate Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy, has performed nationally and internationally as soloist and chamber musician, including engagements in the United States and China. She has been featured concerto soloist with orchestras including the Peninsula Symphony, the Marina-del-Rey Westchester Symphony, the Rio Hondo Symphony and others. With long-time duo partner, Ernest Salem, Professor of Violin at the CSUF School of Music, Edwards completed residencies for music programs including the Shenandoah Conservatory, Blair School of Music, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Florida State University, Central Michigan University and Hope University.
As leader of the Piano Pedagogy Program in the School of Music, Edwards has been passionate and active as a piano pedagogy lecturer and clinician. In this capacity, she completed residencies for the piano pedagogy programs at Southern Methodist University and the University of Arizona, appeared at the World Piano Pedagogy Conference, and presented various topics in pedagogy and performance for the various branches of the Music Teachers’ Association of California. As masterclass clinician, she has taught for the Sara Compinsky Masterclass Series, the Orange County School of the Arts, and college/university programs. A former long-time student of Earle Voorhies, Edwards completed her undergraduate studies at California State University, Fullerton, and her graduate studies at the University of Southern California with Daniel Pollock and Dr. Stewart Gordon.
Currently, Edwards serves as Piano and Organ Coordinator in the School of Music, where she has been a full-time faculty member since 2007.
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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
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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
