Music Associates sincerely thanks new and renewing members for their membership. These contributions enable the organization to continue granting scholarships and performance awards to deserving students in the School of Music.
California State University, Fullerton
UNIVERSITY CREDITS Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton Carolyn Thomas Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Danny C. Kim, Vice President, Administration and Finance/CFO David Forgues, Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Amir H. Dabirian, Vice President, Information Technology Tonantzin Oseguera, Vice President, Student Affairs Gregory J. Saks, Vice President, University Advancement
C OL L E G E O F T H E AR T S Dale A. Merrill, Dean Arnold Holland, Associate Dean Maricela Alvarado, Assistant Dean Christopher Johnson, Budget Coordinator Heather Guzman, Assistant to the Deans Jade Jewett, Chair, Department of Visual Arts Dave Mickey, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Katherine Powers, Director, School of Music Jennifer Frias, Director, Nicholas & Lee Begovich Gallery John Spiak, Director, Grand Central Art Center - Santa Ana Lara Farhadi, Senior Director of Development Ann Steichen, Director of Development Alaidrian Clark, Support Group Coordinator Julie Bussell, Director, Marketing & Patron Services Stephanie Tancredi, Box Office Manager Heather Richards-Siddons Marketing & Communications Specialist Alvin Chiu, Graphic Designer Jason Pano Social Media Strategist
Welcome
from Dale A. Merrill | Dean, College of the Arts
Hello, and welcome to Music Associates’ “Carol Candlelight” presented by the School of Music’s’ Deck the Hall at Cal State Fullerton! To our longtime members, I know you will be as moved by this performance tonight as you have been year after year. To those of you joining us for the first time, you are in for a festive musical treat. Although we may not be together in Meng Concert Hall for Deck the Hall, Deck the Hall has instead come to all of us this holiday season! Each year, School of Music students, faculty, and staff commit themselves to producing this holiday spectacular – an immense undertaking comprised of well over 100 musicians and hours upon hours of rehearsals, organization and preparation. This achievement never ceases to amaze me, but the unique hurdles of 2020 made this year’s production an even more amazing feat. Despite not being able to rehearse together as a group and the personal effects of the pandemic on many of their lives, these student musicians poured themselves into the recorded-at-home performances you are about to experience. Through their sheer willingness to perform at the utmost level, they have reached higher and forward to deliver musical excellence – a true testament to the Titan spirit. This year has been challenging for all of us, but it has been especially difficult for music students in the College of the Arts, where in-person collaboration and hands-on learning are not extracurricular, they are part of our core educational mission. For more than 50 years, Music Associates have strengthened this mission through their generous support, enabling deserving music students to continue developing the technical and artistic skills necessary for successful careers in the music field and beyond. It is this impassioned philanthropic sprit that inspired our students and faculty to continue this longstanding holiday tradition you are now gathered at home to enjoy. I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you joining us this evening. At the end of the performance, I hope you will also join me – in spirit – in a round of applause for the musicians of Deck the Hall who, despite the challenges this semester has brought, have performed at the highest levels of musicianship to achieve something unique and wonderful. Until we meet again face-to-face, I wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year. Sincerely,
Dale A. Merrill Dean, College of the Arts
Welcome
from Ellie Monroe | President, Music Associates
Dear Music Associate Members and Patrons, Music Associates was formed over 50 years ago and has successfully raised funds annually to support scholarship in the School of Music over all those years. However, this year brings new challenges in meeting our annual goals. I want to personally thank all of you for your generous contributions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our students are struggling financially in meeting not only their education costs, but also with earning enough to pay for basic living expenses. In many cases our students are pursuing their academic goals far from family and their support systems. Music Associates scholarship support helps ease their financial burdens so students can focus on their studies. I am deeply moved by and appreciative of our renewing members and our new members for your very generous contributions to assist these very dedicated students during this year. The School of Music has done a fantastic job of showing their gratitude by presenting to Music Associates and friends a beautiful virtual Carol Candlelight featuring Deck the Hall concert designed specifically for members and contributing patrons. In addition to this special virtual concert, the board of directors is working with Katherine Powers, Director of the School of Music, to design special presentations specifically for Music Associate members for the Spring 2021 semester. Carol Candlelight featuring Deck the Hall is just the beginning of many enjoyable music experiences. Thank you for your continued loyalty and support of Music Associates. I feel great pride being associated with such a wonderful group of caring individuals. May you all have a joyous holiday and a healthy New Year in 2021. When this pandemic is behind us, I hope to visit with each and every one of you personally. Cheers!! Ellie Monroe President, Music Associates
Dr. Katherine Powers - School of Music director Bongshin Ko - School of Music assistant director FULL-TIME FACULTY
Theory and Composition Dr. Pamela Madsen - composition, theory Dr. Ken Walicki* - composition, theory
Conducting Kimo Furumoto - instrumental Dr. Robert Istad - choral Dr. Dustin Barr - instrumental Jazz/ Commercial Music Bill Cunliffe* - jazz piano; arranging; Fullerton Jazz Orchestra, Fullerton Big Band and combo director Piano, Organ, Piano Pedagogy Ning An - piano Bill Cunliffe - jazz piano Alison Edwards* - piano, piano pedagogy, class piano Dr. Robert Watson - piano Music Education/ Teacher Training Teaching Credential Dr. Christopher Peterson - choral Dr. Dennis Siebenaler* - general Music in General Education Dr. John Koegel* Katherine Reed
Vocal/ Choral/ Opera Dr. Mark Goodrich* - voice, academic voice courses Dr. Robert Istad - University Singers Dr. Christopher Peterson - CSUF Concert Choir and Men’s Chorus conductor Patricia Prunty - voice, academic voice courses Winds, Brass, & Percussion Dr. Dustin Barr* - Director of Wind Band Studies; University Wind Symphony Jean Ferrandis - flute Sycil Mathai* - trumpet Håkan Rosengren* - clarinet Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore Symphonic Winds conductor
SCHOOL OF MUSIC STAFF Michael August - Production Manager
Music History and Literature Dr. Nicole Baker - musicology Dr. John Koegel* - musicology Dr. Katherine Reed - musicology
Eric Dries - Music Librarian
Jeff Lewis - Audio Engineer
Chris Searight - Musical Instrument Services
Strings Kimo Furumoto - Director of Orchestral Studies Bongshin Ko - cello Dr. Ernest Salem* - violin
Paul Shirts - Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Williams - Accountant
Sue Winston - Office Coordinator
* denotes Area Coordinator
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Program “Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas” from the movie Home Alone John Williams Concert Choir, University Singers, University Symphony Orchestra, and University Wind Symphony Dr. Christopher Peterson, Dr. Robert Istad, Prof. Kimo Furumoto and Dr. Dustin Barr, conductors Noel Todd Smith, arr. Brad Holmes Concert Choir Brian Tieu, Emilio Lopez Felix, Anthony Mendoza, Kiana Hamzehi, Tim Coleman, Joshua Wing, Jaime Reza, Joseph Rios, soloists Mitchell James Sampang, Abraham Cervantes, percussion Dr. Christopher Peterson, conductor Bugler’s Holiday Leroy Anderson University Wind Symphony Sycil Mathai, David Pittel, Hugo Tomas, trumpet trio Dr. Dustin Barr, conductor White Christmas Irving Berlin, arr. Snyder Titan Voices Soloists: Gabby Atkinson and Melanie Whiter Mrs. Carol Aspling, conductor Christmas Time is Here Vince Guaraldi, arr. Bill Cunliffe & Andreas Preponis Fullerton Jazz Ensemble, with Fullerton Jazz Guitar Ensemble, and Fullerton Jazz Singers Prof. Bill Cunliffe, conductor “Christmas Concerto” Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6, No. 8, V. Allegro Arcangelo Corelli University Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble Prof. Kimo Furumoto, conductor
Program Light One Candle Peter Yarrow, arr. Andrew York Fullerton Guitar Quartet Margaret Frost, mezzo-soprano, Jacob Hall, counter tenor, Michael Fagerstedt, baritone Dr. Martha Masters, conductor Umoja: The First Day of Kwanzaa Valerie Coleman CSUF Woodwind Quintet Christmas is Coming Vince Guaraldi, arr. Torres Fullerton Latin Ensemble Francisco Torres, conductor Little St. Nick Brian Wilson, arr. Christopher Peterson The Singing Titans Dr. Christopher Peterson, conductor Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson Symphonic Winds Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore, conductor Silent Night Franz Gruber, arr. Michael McGlynn University Singers Brandi Birdsong, soprano, Jasmine Powell, soprano, David Melendez, tenor Dr. Robert Istad, conductor Celtic Joy Gary Fry Concert Choir, University Singers, University Symphony Orchestra, and University Wind Symphony Alexandria Burdick, soprano Dr. Christopher Peterson, Dr. Robert Istad, Prof. Kimo Furumoto and Dr. Dustin Barr, conductors
Personnel
(in order of appearance)
UNIVER SI T Y S I N GE RS
Soprano 1 Alexandria Burdick Diana Pinto Jasmine Powell Mai Saito
Alto 2 Jacob Hall Maricela Navarro Vanessa Renteria Kelly Self
Bass 1 Ramon Cardenas John De Long Marlon Santizo AJ Stevens
Soprano 2 Adena Bentley Brandi Birdsong Ayanna Delk Lewis Frank Espinosa
Tenor 1 Kibsaim Escarcega Sam Miller Yngwie Zamarippa
Bass 2 Michael Fagerstedt Jens Hurty Joshua Musselman Michael Segura Haocheng Sun
Alto 1 Sierra Farquhar-Wulff Margaret Frost Jocelyne Ramirez Angelica Romanillos
Tenor 2 Benjamin Glasner Cameron McKay David Melendez Jared Pugh
CON C ERT C H O I R Soprano 1 Jordan BirgyKrasnoff Eileen Garrido Kiana Hamzehi Angel Hudak Hawkins Kirsten Leon Jasmine Nunez Gabrielle Poveda Abigail Sorber Kayla Sutton Wendy Wiebach Soprano 2 Beatriz Avila Casillas Emily Berger Shania Carden Lana Evans Martina Goldring Thalia MooreShearer Alejandra Morales Stacy Morales Abigail Wintterl
Alto 1 Abigail Anderson Diana Buendia Joy Dorko Ana Paula Farano Sierra FarquharWulff Jillian Fisher Julia Galvan Lorea Laverty Iturriria Mia Powell Crystal Santisteban Alto 2 Hannah Black Jillian Brazelton Julianne Bui Jade Clavesilla Z Dickerson Danielle Gonzales Natalie Saucedo Savana Thomas Tricia Tran
Tenor 1 Alberto Araiza Zac Beeker Abraham Cervantes Timothy Coleman Joshua Evans Michael Judge Ferrer Enrique Ortega Jaime Javier Reza Jesse Sun Tenor 2 Evan Banks Ryan Guidotti Anthony Mendoza Joel Mesa Jack Pruitt Joseph Rios Reinhard Siedenburg David Stuart Jakob Swetland Baritone Kevin Barba Joel Craft
Michael Kronenberg Dylan Leisure Ryan Morris Bobby Novoa Joshua Wing Bass Ashton Hackwith Elias Iraheta Emilio Lopez Felix Aidan Mulholland Jonathan Ongman Mitchell James Sampang Brian Tieu
Personnel
(in order of appearance)
UNIVER SI T Y S Y M P H ONY OR CHE S T R A
Violin Charlotte Bouck Noora Ghadiri Tayler Hinrichsen Daryuish Khashayar Xueying Li Calvin Lin Israel Lizarraga Emma Otto Soo Hyun Park Kristina Tsanova Isaac Visoutsy Szu-yun Wang Xiao Wang Shaochong Zhou
Viola Joshua Allen Valerie Jocson Zoe Lee Justine Williams Cello Juho Choi Ixchel Cisneros Jocelyn Francis Benjamin Her Michelle Jung Hyejin Lee Natalie Mahavanh Jinna Park
Brett Phillips Ryan Phipps Bradley Taylor Chelsea Wong Bass Sean-Paul Gouw Maxwell Johnson Shane Nagatani Keyboard Josiah Groot
UNIVER SI T Y W I N D S YMP HONY
Piccolo Anthony Alcain Flute Anthony Alcain Marlon Arriaza Michelle Chang Dayee Chung Joseph Loi Kaylee Yeon Oboe Issac Chyun Emily Frank Clarinet Guilherme Batalha Spencer Danielson Eric Just Yulissa Maqueos Christy Nguyen David Oh Linda Szeto Dillan Yoon
Bass Clarinet Elise Hill Julian Rymar Bassoon Carlos Cano Carly Miller Alec Richard
Trumpet Ethan Hong Alyssa Langford Ivan Morales Jake Petmecky Hugo Tomas Christopher Verastegui
Saxophone Julie Enciso Nick Lucero Cole Quizon Jonathan Ramirez Ryan Weller
Trombone Andrew Fresquez Cameron Gandara Ashley Kocour Sebastian Martinez Phuong Vo
Horn Peter Bement Alex Gellatly Nicole Hua Simon Morris Julianne Pitchford Josiah Wallace
Euphonium Dylan Barnum Robin Chang Casey Tran Chris Zavala Tuba Emmanuel Guerrero
Miguel Jimenez Maldonado Michael Salgado Erick Velasco Percussion Marcel Barragan Sebastian Delgado Daniel Garcia Isabell Liao Alejandro Lopez Jr. Eddie Mijares Pedro Rios Piano Mathew Yang
Personnel
(in order of appearance)
T ITAN VOI C E S
Soprano 1 Gabby Atkinson Jasmin Baez Sarah Cabrera Marienne Carillo Kristen Castillo Emma Engle Celia Golden Melissa McCullagh Sierra Muniz Nya Nulty Shelley Park Gabrielle Roberts Marissa Valenzuela
Soprano 2 Veronica Chapman Kaelee Chavez Katelyn Cruz Krystal Detlefsen Jackie Hadid Kate Hinrichs Kaytie Jeffries Tiffany Nguyen Tu Nguyen Vanessa Pineda Jessica Qu Roseline Sanchez Hyerin Song Lauren Vigrass
Alto Isabel Casillas Tammy Hua Vanessa Jimenez Krista Kiefer Caitlin Laney Giovanna Mera Sarah Montgomery Maura Morell Jessica Salsgiver Raven Toner Trang Trinh Samantha Valadez Melanie Whiter Sabrina Zavala
FULL ERTO N JAZ Z O R CHE ST R A A ND J A Z Z S I NG E R S Fullerton Jazz Orchestra Trumpet Brad Torres Joe Terry Jake Petmecki Kassra Amidi Tatiana Tate Trombone Phineas Crisp Sam Gonzales Amanda Mora Saxophone Dakota Daugherty Jaesung Kwon
Corin O’Brien Daniel Rowe Spencer Wiles Guitar Kengo Fukunaga Matthew Garren Zane Johnson Adam Stolinski Tyler Torres Vibes Laura Allen Bass Luke Bither
Drums Jacob Wendt Jazz Singers Lolly Allen Julianne Bui Nicole Beauchamp Julia Craft Emilio Lopez Felix Maricela Navarro Anthony Mendoza Joel Mesa Marlon Santizo Tatiana Tate
FULL ERTO N GU I TAR QUA RT E T Luke Bither, bass Nick Fuentes, Kayla Harrell, Cesar Torres-Mendez, Renzo Rodriguez, guitars
Personnel
(in order of appearance)
CS U F WOO D W I N D Q U I NT E T
Joseph Loi, flute Issac Chyun, oboe Guilherme Batalha, clarinet Simon Morris, horn Alec Richard, bassoon FUL L ERTO N LAT I N E N S E MBL E
Joe Terry, trumpet Spencer Wiles, alto saxophone Christian Alva, tenor saxophone Phineas Crisp, trombone Alex Flavell, piano Josh Cahill, bass Giancarlo Anderson, percussion Andy Dominguez, drums T HE SIN G I N G T I TAN S
Tenor 1 Richard Greenwood Joel Mesa Bryce Rivera Kelly Self Tyler Torres Tenor 2 Ramtin Aynie Carlos Bolivar Jacob Landrum
Ivan Parga-Renteria Justin Senneff Adam Stolinski Edgar Villasano Bass 1 Cesar Torres-Mendez Daniel Salazar Tim Salazar David Velazquez
Bass 2 Adam Daruvala Mikey Nicholes Renzo Rodriguez John Zamora
Personnel
(in order of appearance)
SYMPH ON I C W I N D S
Flute Christian Azarias Joshua Carpenter Krystal Ann Elegino Janeva Garibay Karla Hernandez Rogelio Justo Anna Lopez Julian Pando Jean-Paul Trujillo Oboe Danielle Chaisson Luke Dodson Clarinet Samuel Chang Shyanne Crocker Richard Greenwood (Bass Clarinet) Katherine Heppenstall Daniel Hernandez Vicente Padilla Matthew Prichard Monserrat Rodriguez Josiah Sanchez Jesus Santiago Isai Solis Owen Wells Bassoon Gildardo Alvarado Silvia Ibarra Joshua Quen
Saxophone Joseph Amaya (Baritone) Isabella Beltra (Tenor) Kasey Cowan (Tenor) Ashkan Harirchi (Alto) Julio Hernandez (Alto) Christopher Malkus (Alto) Justin Ortiz (Alto) Elijah Samuel (Alto) Nicolas Zelaya (Alto) Kyle Zozobrado (Baritone) Trumpet Carl Fong Sydnie Freemer Adam Fulmizi Nick Gaydos du Christian Perez Gio Rodriguez Isaiah Soto James Teubner Horn Natalie Chavez Andrew Fong Daniel Kotow Sam Stevens Trombone Andrew Fresquez Cameron Gandara Ashley Kocour Sebastian Martinez Phuong Vo
Bass Trombone Carlo Bonelli Euphonium Jackson Nguyen Flint Parrell Mya Sanchez Tuba James Cervantes Josue Cuamatzi David Jimenez Vanessa Jimenez Michael Massie Obed Quiroz Vincent Rodriguez Percussion Andrew Brannon Sylvie Furman Dante Hernandez Peyton Johnson Joey Martinez Jesus Santamaria Isaac Vazquez Whitley Wasson Jacob Wetzel Piano Pei Chi (Catherine) Chen
Dr. Dustin Barr Dustin Barr is Director of Wind Studies and Assistant Professor of Music at California State University, Fullerton where he actively manages all aspects of the university’s comprehensive band program, conducts the Wind Symphony and University Band, oversees the graduate wind conducting program, and teaches courses in conducting and music education. Prior experiences include appointments as Assistant Director of Bands at Michigan State University, Director of Bands at Mt. San Antonio College and Assistant Director of Bands at Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California. Barr’s research includes working extensively with theatre director Jerald Schwiebert on the melding of performance theory with a variety of movement theories and disciplines to establish innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching conducting. Their co-authored text, Expressive Conducting: Movement and Performance Theory for Conductors, was published by Routledge in 2018. This work has made Barr a highly regarded pedagogue in the field conducting. He has given numerous masterclasses throughout the USA and for Academia Diesis in Spain. Furthermore, his research on Scandinavian music for chamber wind ensembles has produced published performance editions of Asger Lund Christiansen’s Octet, op. 43 and Svend Schultz’s Divertimento for Wind Octet. Barr is a recipient of numerous accolades for his conducting and scholarly work. Most recently, the CSUF Wind Symphony received a prestigious invitation to perform at the 2019 National Conference of the College Band Directors National Association. Barr has been a guest conductor of prominent ensembles like the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” he was a Rackham Merit Fellow at the University of Michigan, and he was recognized as one of the nation’s preeminent young conductors as part of the 2010 National Band Association’s Young Conductor Mentor Project. Barr obtained his Doctor of Musical Arts in conducting from the University of Michigan. He received his Master of Music degree and Bachelor of Music degree from California State University, Fullerton. His principal conducting mentors include Michael Haithcock and Mitchell Fennell.
Bill Cunliffe Cal State Fullerton Professor of Music Bill Cunliffe is a jazz pianist, composer, Grammy Award-winning arranger and record producer. He is known for blending jazz with classical and pop genres based on a deep knowledge of, and a lively curiosity about, musical styles. As a solo artist and bandleader, he has more than a dozen albums to his name and has appeared on numerous recordings. (continued)
Cunliffe grew up in Andover, Massachusetts and began piano lessons with his mother at the age of eight. At 20, having been captivated by the music of Oscar Peterson, he changed his focus from classical music to jazz. As an undergraduate at Duke University, he studied with jazz legend Mary Lou Williams, At the Eastman School of Music, he studied jazz piano with Bill Dobbins and arranging with Rayburn Wright. In 1989, Cunliffe won the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. He began his career as pianist and arranger with the Buddy Rich Big Band and worked with Frank Sinatra, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Benny Golson and James Moody. Later he toured and recorded with the Clayton Brothers and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, drummer Joe La Barbera, trumpeter Terell Stafford and jazz flutist Holly Hofmann. In addition to solo and guest appearances and leading CSUF jazz ensembles, Cunliffe performs with his trio, big band, Latin band, and his classical/improvisational chamber ensemble. His interest in choral music produced a recording of his jazzinflected sacred works (“Transformation,” 2008) with the choirs of All Saints Church in Pasadena, where he is composer-in-residence as well as a parishioner. Cunliffe’s score for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 2011 documentary “On the Shoulders of Giants” received two NAACP nominations for Outstanding Album and Outstanding Group or Duo Collaboration. In 2009, he was awarded a Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement and has received four other Grammy nominations including two for Best Instrumental Composition. The Los Angeles Jazz Society honored Cunliffe in 2010 with its Composer/Arranger Award. In addition to teaching full time, Cunliffe is a longtime faculty member of the Skidmore Jazz Institute and the Vail Jazz Workshop. For a comple bio, please visit: billcunliffe.com.
Kimo Furumoto 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 recent ballet “The Mandarin Ducks” has been enthusiastically received by audiences.
Dr. Robert Istad Dr. Robert Istad is Director of Choral Studies at California State University, Fullerton and Artistic Director of Pacific Chorale. Mr. Istad regularly conducts and collaborates with Pacific Chorale, Pacific Symphony, Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra, Sony Classical Records, Yarlung Records, Berkshire Choral International, and Long Beach Symphony Orchestra. Istad and Pacific Chorale are featured on two upcoming recordings: 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. 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, 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, Istad 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, Andrea Bocelli, Kathleen Battle, recorded albums with Yarlung Records and with composer John Williams and Sony Classical. He 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 Dr. William Dehning, John Alexander and Dr. Jon Hurty. Istad serves on the Executive Board of Directors of Chorus America, as VicePresident of the California Choral Director’s Association, and as Dean of Chorus America’s Conducting Academy, and is in demand as an adjudicator, guest conductor, speaker and clinician throughout the nation.
Dr. Martha Masters Martha Masters first achieved international recognition in 2000 when she won first prize in the Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition. That same year she also won the Andres Segovia International Competition in Linares, Spain, and was named a finalist in the Alexandre Tansman International Competition of Musical Personalities in Lodz, Poland. Since then, Ms. Masters has been active as a solo recitalist, chamber musician and concerto soloist around the world. Her 2015/2016 season included appearances at festivals and on concert series through the United States, Germany, Poland, Russia, and China. Masters received both the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Peabody Conservatory, where she studied with Manuel Barrueco, and completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Southern California as a student of Scott Tennant.Ms. Masters is currently on the guitar faculty of Loyola Marymount University and California State University Fullerton, and is president of the Guitar Foundation of America. She has five recordings on the Naxos and GSP labels, and has published books three books with Mel Bay Publications and Alfred Music.
Dr. Christopher Peterson Christopher Peterson is Professor of Music at California State University, Fullerton where he directs the Concert Choir and the Titan Men’s Chorus, and teaches classes in choral music education. In his thirty years as a music educator, Dr. Peterson has taught in elementary, middle school, high school, church, community, festival, and collegiate settings. He is also a published author, editor, composer, and choral arranger for Hal Leonard Music Publishers. His choral methods college textbook Resonance: The Art of the Choral Music Educator is currently in press and will be published by Pavane Publishing. Peterson 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, and is the current CCDA Treasurer. He 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 in Maine, North Carolina, Oregon, and California. In his “spare time” Chris sings bass with the Masters of Harmony, nine-time (and current) International Men’s Chorus Champions of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Dr. Peterson earned the Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Southern Maine, and the Master of Music in Choral Conducting performance from the University of Maine. He earned the Doctor of Philosophy in Choral Music Education and Conducting from Florida State University where he studied with Rodney Eichenberger, Andre Thomas, and Clifford Madsen.
Francisco Torres Francisco Torres is a well-respected trombonist, bass trombonist, educator, composer and arranger who hails from the town of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Born in 1974, Francisco didn’t start his musical training until 15 years old, playing alto saxophone, then switching to tuba and euphonium. By accident, he discovered jazz while watching the jazz band practice before school. He was hooked. After graduating from high school, he went on to study with Dr. Tony Mazzaferro and Dr. Greg Woll at Fullerton College, where he played in the jazz band, symphonic band and the symphony orchestra. Transferring to Cal State Long Beach, he went on to study with Roy Main and Alex Iles. In a happy coincidence, he is currently the jazz trombone teacher at his alma mater, Cal State Long Beach, while holding down the same position at Cal State Fullerton. Francisco has emerged as a first class arranger and composer, particularly in the field of latin jazz. He has served as musical director, producer and arranger for the Grammy winning percussionist Poncho Sanchez for 15 years. He is also a member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, John Beasley’s Monkestra, Bill Cunliffe’s Bacchanalia, and has recorded with Bob Dylan, Michael Bublé, Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Spoon, St. Motel, Frank Ocean, Ricky Martin, Brian Setzer, Los Lobos, All American Rejects, Arturo Sandoval, Sammy Nestico, Joey Defrancesco, Terence Blanchard, Robbie Williams, Angelique Kidjo, Juan Gabriel, Jenny Rivera and many others. He has backed up, among others, Santana, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, Chance The Rapper, Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Cole, Celia Cruz, Cachao, Joan Sebastian, and Rocio Durcal. For eight seasons, he was first call sub with the Dancing With the Stars Orchestra, and has appeared with different artists on the Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, the Late Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel, American Music Awards, The Grammys and Latin Grammys. Being known primarily as a studio and jazz trombonist, he has also excelled in the field of classical music. He can be heard as trombonist, bass trombonist and valve trombonist on the Pixar films “Coco” and “Incredibles 2.” Some of his most recent films credits are “Little,” “Tagged,” “Secret Life of Pets,” “Ice Age 4,” “Penguins of Madagascar,” and “Straight Out of Compton.” On TV he can be heard on “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” “American Dad,” “Penny Dreadful,” “Elena of Avalor,” “Tangled,” “Sofia The First,” and “The Get Down.” He regularly records trombone for orchestra shows and parades for Shanghai Disney, Tokyo Disney, Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore is in his seventh season as Music Director of the Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble (Irvine, CA). This follows appointments as Director of Bands at Irvine Valley College, Mt. San Antonio College, and College of the Desert. Dr. Whitmore received his bachelor’s degree in instrumental music education from The University of Michigan School of Music, Theater and Dance in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He received his master’s degree in music with an emphasis in wind conducting from Cal State Fullerton studying under Dr. Mitchell Fennell, and holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in music and music education from Columbia University (Teachers College). Dr. Whitmore has conducted ensembles in such notable concert venues as Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Symphony Hall (Chicago), the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and venues throughout Europe. Dr. Whitmore has presented research at music education symposia in the United States and abroad. His research interest includes music educator values as operationalized into pedagogy, and the concert band as an artistic medium. Dr. Whitmore is a recognized member of Academic Key’s Who’s Who in Community College Education, as well as four editions of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Dr. Whitmore has been included in the 2005/2006 Edition of the National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers. He was also selected to represent the State of California by School Band and Orchestra Magazine in the 2008 edition of “50 Band Directors Who Make a Difference.” Learn more about Dr. Whitmore at gwhitmore.com
Music Associates Board PRESIDENT Ellie Monroe VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP Betty Murphy VICE PRESIDENT, NEWSLETTER Jeanne Blum TREASURER Sandy Johnson RECORDING SECRETARY Linda Langford CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Jean Klinghoffer PARLIAMENTARIAN George Mast
Dottie Batinich Denny Bean Monika Broome Marion Brockett Jeanne Blum Birthe Burnett Marilyn Carlson William Clark
Kathryn A. Cozza Claire Curran Marsha Gallavan Mary Ann Hamamura-Clark Harriette Millman Ann Myles Mary Rupp Ingrid Shutkin
Music Associates Membership
Music Associates’ President Ellie Monroe (left) with School of Music students
MUSIC ASSOCIATES Supporting the School of Music Through Scholarships The Music Associates of California State University, Fullerton is an exciting and dedicated volunteer organization. Since 1968, Music Associates has provided support of scholarships and performance awards to the School of Music students through membership dues and fundraising events. Members’ contributions not only encourage student enrollment, but also develop the technical and creative skills of all the talented and dedicated students. In addition, members of Music Associates enjoy collegial interactions with other music lovers through participation in music and student centered events. For more information, please contact Betty Murphy at (714) 525-5987
Carol Candlelight Sponsors Music Associates gratefully recognizes the following donors for their generous contributions SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR Mr. & Mrs. Earl and Thelma Mellott Mrs. Bettina Murphy BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Joe and Suzy Lins
Mr. & Mrs. Thad and Ann Sandford
Carol Candlelight Donors Ms. Karen A Bell Mr. & Mrs. William F. Clark and Mary Ann Hamamura-Clark Ms. Mary T. Desiderio Mr. & Mrs. Susan and Richard Dolnick Mrs. Stacey Duran Mr. & Mrs. Steven and Sue Dutcher Professor Kimo Furumoto Mrs. Renee Gillespie Mrs. Barbara S. Gregory Mr. Owen Holmes Mr. Alan L Huegli Dr. Robert Istad Mr. & Mrs. Norm and Sandy Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Ray and Masako Kawase Mr. & Mrs. Wayne and Linda Langford Mrs. Donna Leavitt Mrs. Marilyn M. Little
Mr. & Mrs. James and Sidney Lowrey Mr. & Mrs. George and Karen Mast Ms. Donna E McCarrell Mr. & Mrs. Mac and Irene McCormick Ms. Judith D. McDuff Ms. Babette McKay Ms. Minoo Nasseri Mr. Todd D OishiDr. Joyce Ono Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pankow Ms. Katherine L Ramsey Mr. David Rhode Mrs. Ada Rodman Ms. Kari Rohr Ms. Wanda Shaffer Mr. John M Sorber Ms. Irene V. Tomes Dr. Ruth and Wayne Zemke
California State University, Fullerton • College of the Arts
DONOR APPLAUSE
The College of the Arts extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following patrons who have supported our students and programs this past year through a generous gift of $1,000 or more to the College, the School of Music, Department of Theatre & Dance, and/or the Department of Visual Arts.** $50,000+ Anonymous Lori & John Loftus MAMM Alliance Music Associates Dwight Richard Odle Estate Orange County Community Foundation $25,000+ Art Alliance Lee C. Begovich Johnny Carson Foundation Leo Freedman Foundation Mary A. Lyons Alan A. Mannason Estate Terri & Bob Niccum Frank J. & Jean Raymond Andrea J. & Jeffrey E. Sward $10,000+ Affordable Housing Access Inc. Anonymous Brite Ideas, Inc. California Bank & Trust Marilyn Carlson Darryl Curran Friends of Jazz, Inc Michael Horn Isabel G. James Robin & Steve Kalota Morningside of Fullerton Eleanore & James L. Monroe Ann & Douglas Myles Dr. Katherine S. Powers & Dr. Håkan O. Rosengren Christine A. Rhoades Mary & William Sampson Ann & Thad Sandford Donna L. & Ernest W. Schroeder Sue & Dr. Edward A. Sullivan Marc R. Dickey $5,000+ Daniel Barsky Terry D. Ching Jones Edward
MaryLouise & Ed Hlavac Ellen M. & William A. Groves Karen & Todd Miller Nancy J. & Robert F. Rennie Jeanie Stockwell OC Alumni Assoc Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia $1,000+ Barbara Arms Drs. Voiza & Joseph Arnold Judy Atwell Lois Austin Katherine M. & David J. Baab Tanya Michnevich Bracco Janet & Allan Bridgford Jane & Vincent Buck Julia A. Christy Harriet & William S. Cornyn Wanda Lau & William H. Cunliffe Jane Deming Fund Susan & Richard Dolnick Lisa M. Draskovich-Long Lucetta A. Dunn Shawna & Greg Ellis Desiree Engel John R. Fisher Jacquelyn Garrabrant Annette L. & Leon J. Gilbert Dr. Mark J. Goodrich Barbara Gregory Jill & Christopher Gwaltney Theresa Harvey Bruce A. Healey James L. Henriques Dr. Dean W. Hess Patricia J. Hicks Frank A. Hinojoz Adleane & Dr. Jerome Hunter Beth & Robert Jahncke Catherine Jeckovich Michelle Jordan Sandy & Norm Johnson Joven Orosco Gretchen Kanne Gladys M. Kares Ray Kawase Barbara Kingsbury
Meredith Kleinman Eugene Laroff Marilyn Little John M. Martelli & Paul Coluzzi Karen & George Mast Irene & Mac McCormick Thelma & Earl Mellott Patricia & Carl Miller Mary E. Moore Norma Morris Lucina Moses Music Teachers’ Association of California Ujinobu Niwa Debra L. Noble Jill Kurti Norman Deanna & Arie Passchier Geoffrey S. Payne Kerry and John Phelps Phi Mu Alpha SinfoniaOmicron Pi Chapter The Presser Foundation Sharon & Dr. Anil K. Puri Mary & Jerry Reinhart Robin Riggle Dr. Stephen M. Rochford Sandra Rhone Cassandra Sanders-Holly Ann & Thad Sandford Jim & Lahoma Schulze D. Barry Schmitt Merle Sepel-Wagner Louise Shamblen Martha & Bill Shaver John Short Ingrid R. Shutkin Janet L. Smith Dodo V. Standring Douglas G. Stewart Elizabeth G. Stiles Dale Raoul & Raymond L. Thompson Tom & Carolyn Toby Tam T. Tran John Van Wey Verne Wagner Debra Winters Abel A. Zeballos Dr. Wayne Zemke
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 1, 2019 through October 2020
ONTIVEROS SOCIETY The Ontiveros Society includes individuals who have provided a gift for Cal State Fullerton through their estate plan. Our deep appreciation is extended to the following Ontiveros Society members, whose gifts will benefit the students and mission of the College of the Arts: Anonymous Lee & Dr. Nicholas A. Begovich* Gail & Michael Cochran Marc R. Dickey 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 Dwight Richard Odle*
Sherry & Dr. Gordon Paine Dr. June Pollak & Mr. George Pollak* Mary K. & William Sampson 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
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 & Vincent Preece* John DeLoof
Joann Driggers & Steve Collier Loraine Walkington
MAMM ALLIANCE: The MAMM Alliance for the Performing Arts unites like-minded members who enjoy fun and fellowship, while benefiting the students through underwriting visiting artists, special theatre, dance and music performances, and other unique experiences. Special support and event underwriting Judy Atwell Drs. Voiza & Joe Arnold Ebell Club of Fullerton
Dr. Margaret Faulwell Gordon Norma Morris Richard Odle Estate
Kerry & John Phelps Jeanie Stockwell Verne Wagner
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 & Jack 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 *deceased
MORE INFORMATION: Ann Steichen • 657-278-7124 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: Student Scholarships Unrestricted Gifts Designated Gifts
Endowment Support Planned Giving
Support Group membership Dean’s Fund for Excellence
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MAMM Alliance for the Performing Arts proudly presents
SAVE THE DATE!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2021 AT 3:00 P.M. Our students are on the cutting edge of remaking theatre for this new era as they adapt and rewrite the rulebook on how theatre is produced, performed and conceived. We invite you to join us behind the scenes - come support the students and celebrate the timelessness and joy of theatre in this special presentation of “Beyond Broadway.” https://events.fullerton.edu/beyondbroadway
Snowflake images in program designed by Robot (Image #508 at VectorStock.com)
BEYOND BROADWAY: A LOOK BEYOND THE STAGE!