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 from School of Music
The mission of the School of Music is to grow artistry, build community and advance distinction. The school achieves these three pillars of artistry, community and distinction by fostering an environment in which individual achievement and artistic expression thrive fully and equitably for our diverse students. Our degree programs and curriculum offer preparation for careers in music, music education or further graduate study. Our artist-teachers are professional musicians and academics who offer instruction in all aspects of music: theory, composition, musicianship, history, literature, performance and music education. The School of Music has been fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1966.
The faculty and students in the School of Music share a deep passion for and common desire to achieve excellence in music. The school offers a wide spectrum of degree programs and options with an overall emphasis in musical performance. The curriculum provides comprehensive preparation for careers in music, music education, or further graduate study, and is designed to provide a balanced education in the many facets of musical experience. Artist-teachers offer instruction in all aspects of performance; practicing composers and theorists teach courses in theory and composition; active musicologists provide instruction in history and literature; and specialists in music education teach the courses in that field. It is the goal of the department to develop each student’s musical and intellectual potential to the highest level of individual capability. California State University, Fullerton has been fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1966.
Sincerely,
DR. RANDALL GOLDBERG Director, School of Music
PROGRAM
El Albaicin (from Iberia) .................................................................................
Issac Albeniz
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
Hoang Nguyen, piano
Johann Sebastian Bach (“God’s time is the very best time”), BWV 106
The Serpent’s Kiss (from The Garden of Eden) William Bolcom Cara Xu Duo, pianos
Cloudberry Hill ..........................................................................................
Joel Lyssarides
Mark Herrera, piano
Sonata (1926): Allegro Moderato Bela Bartok
Adagio (from Concerto in D minor, BWV 974) ............................
Johann Sebastian Bach/ Alessandro Marcello
Toccata ....................................................................................................... Maurice Ravel
Hoang Nguyen, piano ***** Intermission *****
Oh, Had I Jubal’s Lyre
George Frideric Handel Where the Music Comes From .......................................................................... Lee Hoiby Saousan Jarjour, soprano Hoang Nguyen, piano
Two Pieces for Six Hands
Sergei Rachmaninoff Waltz Romance
Hoang Nguyen and Cara Xu Duo, pianos
Swahililand .................................................................................................. Ahmad Jamal
Hoang Nguyen and Mark Herrera, pianos
Hoang Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American concert pianist, jazz musician, and college instructor in Orange County, California. He received a Doctorate of Musical Arts from Claremont Graduate University, and currently teaches applied music, class piano, and keyboard harmonization at Santa Ana College since 2013.
Hoang performed internationally as soloist at prestigious venues such as Cite des Arts in Paris, Basilica de St. Pedro in Perugia, Hanoi Opera House, Musco Performing Arts Center as well as in concerts at the Brown Foundation Performing Arts Center in Houston, Chopin High School of the Arts in Bytom, Lausanne University, and Bangkok’s Goethe Institute. He was featured as soloist with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, Perugia Il Solisti Orchestra, CSUF Symphony Orchestra, Fullerton College Symphony, Vietnamese-American Philharmonic, and Rio Hondo Symphony Orchestra. Passionate about chamber music and two-piano repertoire, he has collaborated with international artists such as Eduardo Delgado, Grace Fong, and Ning An.
Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Hoang’s musical studies started at the National Music Academy, then at the age of 15 in France. He received diplomas from the Conservatory of Versailles (CRR de Versailles), Conservatory of Paris (CRR de Paris), Indiana University in Bloomington, and California State University, Fullerton. He won the CSUF concerto competition and was the finalist at the Liszt Los Angeles International Competition. Besides classical repertoire, he also studied jazz with Grammy-Award winning pianist Bill Cunliffe and performed at various jazz clubs in southern California.
Formed in 2021, the Cara Xu Piano Duo, featuring Cara Kim Ko and Xu Khuc, is known for their unique blend of improvised Christian contemporary music and classical pieces. With a passion for creativity and spirituality, their performances captivate audiences, offering a refreshing take on both genres. They were scouted to play for Sessions Live, created by Tim Westergren, founder of Pandora. The duo improvises four-hand piano music to spread inspiration, love, and hope. Their music is available on major streaming platforms, including Apple Music, YouTube, and Spotify. Follow the duo on Instagram @caraxupianoduo.
Cara Kim Ko, born and raised in SoCal, holds her Master’s in Piano Pedagogy from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance from California State University, Northridge. She has collaborated with the Debut Orchestra and AYS Symphony of Los Angeles, performing at venues such as the Royce Hall at UCLA and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and was broadcasted on KUSC radio. She served as President of Music Teachers’ Association of California, Diamond Bar Branch, and as chairperson for several competitions. Alongside being an active member of MTAC, MTNA, and CAPMT, she is continuing her entrepreneur business with Leitmusik, LLC. She also worked as a Piano Collaborator and Coaching Assistant at Fullerton College, and currently teaches piano across Orange County, San Bernardino County, and the greater Los Angeles area. Outside her profession, she enjoys exploring different cultural foods and occasional hiking in the local trails with her family and loved ones.
Born in Paris and raised in Little Saigon, Westminster, Xu Khuc earned her BA and MA in Piano Pedagogy from CSUF, and a DMA in Piano Pedagogy from the University of South Carolina. She has presented at the MTNA National Conference, adjudicated for the Southeastern Piano Festival, and received numerous awards, such as the Undergraduate Keyboard Award and the Richard Chronister Piano Scholarship. Her former teachers include Alison Edwards, Martha Baker-Jordan, My Le Nguyen, Eduardo Delgado, Sara Ernst, and Scott Price. Formerly the Fine Arts Director at Northside Christian Academy, she founded Inside Out Piano LLC in 2021 and now offers lessons as a travel studio, alongside other teachers. Follow Xu on Instagram @xukhuc
Mark Herrera is a jazz pianist and composer from Orange County, California. He began studying piano at age five and showed an interest in writing music at a young age. He later went on to join the jazz ensemble at Cypress College where he earned a music scholarship. He currently holds his Bachelor’s of Music Degree from Cal State University Fullerton where he studied under the renowned jazz pianist, Bill Cunliffe. He works locally as a recording artist, music educator, and performs regularly as a pianist and keyboardist throughout California. He can be heard playing many styles of music including jazz, classical, and pop. In 2013 he and his wife, Saousan Jarjour, formed the Zetune ensemble for which Mark is the composer and arranger.
Syrian-American Soprano Saousan Jarjour is an active teacher and performer in the Orange County Area. She completed her graduate studies in voice at USC Thornton School of Music and received her Bachelors in Voice at California State University, Fullerton. A classically trained singer, she has played multiple roles in operas, oeratorios, andconcerts. In 2015 she formed the Zetune ensemble which has become known for its unique fusion of jazz, Arabic and Latin American influence. She is Choir Director at St. Elizabeth Anne Seton in Irvine. She is a lead singer in Silience, a duo ensemble for voice and guitar, is a member of Grammy Award Winning Pacific Chorale. In addition to performing, she enjoys teaching voice and piano where is the director of Muzika Studio in Costa Mesa.
Pianists In Performance
(“PIP”) is an outreach program seeking community members with grand pianos, and people who want to hear them really played. Such enthusiasts become “PIP Hosts” and are matched with emerging young keyboard artists from CSUF, “PIP Artists.” Our artists are selected by audition and have repertoire ready to perform for you. Contact Dr. Rob Watson to learn how to join a growing number of service organizations, schools, and private homes throughout the southland who have already experienced the thrill of outstanding piano performance!
$1,000,000 +
Mr. Bob & Mrs. Terri Niccum
Mr. Stan Mark Ryan ‘75
$500,000 + Mrs. Junko Klaus
$50,000-$100,00
Mr. Ernest R. Sweet*
Mr. Matthew Scarpino & Ms. Karyn Hayter
Sallie Mitchell*
Mrs. Louise P. Shamblen
Johnny Carson Foundation
Mr. Steve & Mrs. Robin Kalota
$25,000 - $49,999
Mr. Darryl Curran
Leo Freedman Foundation
Mrs. Lee C. Begovich
Dr. Ed & Mrs. Sue Sullivan
$10,000-$24,999
Mr. John Aimé & Ms. Robin de la Llata Aimé
Drs. Joseph & Voiza Arnold
Mr. John J. Brennan & Ms. Lucina L. Moses
Ms. Kathleen Hougesen
Mr. Ernest & Mrs. Donna Schroeder
Mr. James & Mrs. Eleanore Monroe
Mrs. Marilyn D. Carlson
$5,000-$9,999
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Susan Dolnick
Mr. Framroze & Mrs. Julie Virjee
Continuing Life LLC
Southern California Arts Council
Ebell Club of Fullerton
DONOR APPLAUSE
Mrs. Harriet Cornyn
Mr. William Cornyn
Ms. Teri Kennady
Dwight Richard Odle Foundation
Swinerton Builders
Morningside of Fullerton
Dr. Margaret Gordon
Dr. Marc Dickey
Mrs. Jill Kurti Norman
Orange County Community Foundation
Mr. Edward & Ms.
MaryLouise Hlavac
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Mrs. Norma Morris
Mrs. Evelyn Francuz
Friends of Jazz, Inc.
$1,000-$4,999
Mrs. Marilyn Little
Mr. Allan & Mrs. Janet Bridgford
Dr. George & Mrs. Karen Mast
Mrs. Thelma Mellott
Ms. Karen Bell
Mrs. Judy Atwell
Mr. Stephen Collier & Ms.Joann Driggers
Mr. Paul Coluzzi & Mr. John M. Martelli
Mr. Douglas Stewart
Mr. Nick & Mrs. Dorothy Batinich
Mr. Tom & Mrs. Carolyn Toby
Mrs. Marsha Gallavan
California Community Foundation
Mrs. Martha Shaver
Ms. Susan Hallman
Mr. John A. Alexander
& Mr. Jason Francisco
Mr. James Henriques
Mr. Billy Owens & Mrs. Michelle H. Jordan
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Nancy Rennie
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Roberta Sperry
Mr. John Boos
& Ms. Shanon Fitzpatrick
The Jane Deming Fund
Dr. Leon & Mrs. Annette Gilbert
Ms. Verne Wagner
Dr. Robert & Mrs. Teri Watson
Mr. E. B. & Mrs. Linda Powell
The Presser Foundation
Mr. Norman & Mrs. Sandra Johnson
Dr. Arie & Mrs. Deanna Passchier
Mrs. Marion Brockett
Mr. Juan Lopez
Mr. David Navarro
Mrs. Bettina Murphy
Ms. Jeannie Denholm
Mr. Gregory & Mrs. Shawna Ellis
Mr. William H. Cunliffe, Jr.
Dr. Stephen Rochford, DMA
The Garrabrant Family
Very special care has been given to the preparation of this donor listing. Please contact Ann Steichen at (657) 278-7124 with questions or concerns. Gifts received from July 2, 2023 to September 1, 2024 *deceased
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
Kirsten Yon and Ernest Salem, violins
September 26 • Meng Concert Hall
Hoang Nguyen & Friends: Alumni Piano Recital: September 27 • Meng Concert Hall
Fullerton Jazz Orchestra
October 4 • Meng Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra
October 5 • Meng Concert Hall
University Wind Symphony
October 6 • Meng Concert Hall
The Prom
October 10–19 • Little Theatre
University Symphonic Winds
October 12 • Meng Concert Hall
University Singers & Concert Choir
October 20 • Meng Concert Hall
Blood Wedding
October 24–November 19 • Young Theatre
Denis Bouriakov, flute
October 26 • Meng Concert Hall
Vitae: A New Generation; Christopher O’Leary: Gravity Well; Michelle Emami: Arcana; and Past Forward (Redux)
November 2, 2024 – May 17, 2025 Begovich Gallery
High School Honor Orchestra & CSUF Chamber Ensembles Orchestra
November 2 • Meng Concert Hall
Michael Yoshimi, clarinet
November 8 • Meng Concert Hall
Bent Frequency with CSUF New Music Ensemble
November16 • Meng Concert Hall
arts.fullerton.edu/connect
Lost Girl
November 7–16 • Hallberg Theatre
CSUF SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS Fullerton Pops! feat. Fullerton Jazz Orchestra & University Symphony Orchestra
November 10 • Meng Concert Hall
Opera Scenes
November 15–17 • Recital Hall
Jazz Singers
November 20 • Meng Concert Hall
University Wind Symphony
November 22 • Meng Concert Hall
Cello Choir
November 22 • Recital Hall
Fall Dance Theatre
December 5–14• Little Theatre
University Symphonic Winds
December 7 • Meng Concert Hall
Titan Voices & Singing Titans
December 9 • Meng Concert Hall
CSUF New Music Ensemble & CSUF Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble
December 11 • CPAC 119
University Band
December 11 • Meng Concert Hall
CSUF SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS Deck the Hall at Cal State Fullerton! December 14,15 • Meng Concert Hall
