"Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble & Fullerton Latin Ensemble" program

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble and Fullerton Latin Ensemble Rodolfo Zuniga and Francisco Torres, directors feat. Alex Norris, trumpet

Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton

Carolyn Thomas Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Alexander Porter, 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

Arnold Holland, Ed.D, Dean

Dave Mickey, Associate Dean

Christopher Johnson, Budget Coordinator

Heather Guzman, Assistant to the Deans

Visual Arts Special Projects, Jade Jewett

Dr. Randall Goldberg, Director, School of Music

Dr. James Hussar, Chair, Department of Visual Arts

Jamie Tucker, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance

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

Erika Ochoa, 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 to the fall performance season at Clayes Performing Arts Center. As you arrived, you may have noticed that the southwest corner of campus looked a bit different than when you last visited. I am thrilled to announce that the Visual Arts Modernization Project is well underway! The project will add two new buildings: a single-level structure comprised of the four existing galleries and a two-story building along State College Blvd, containing technology-driven classrooms, office space, a research library, and collaborative teaching and learning spaces. This newly reimagined visual arts complex will have a lasting impact on the college and the community, transforming how we teach, learn, engage with, and experience art.

Despite the disruptions to the college caused by this much-needed renovation, we are committed to delivering the same high-quality, pre-professional arts training our 2,800 students expect; this season’s offerings are no exception. Our thriving community of artists, technicians, and educators have combined their formidable skills to deliver a fall semester of programming shaped by the same diversity reflected on our campus. This September, the Begovich Visual Arts Lecture Series began introducing students and the public to a BIPOC slate of innovative and prominent arts professionals. On October 1, the School of Music’s Bill Cunliffe, Rodolfo Zuniga, and their jazz ensembles kick off October in Meng Concert Hall (along with a surprise guest!). Meanwhile, Theatre productions focus on personal and timeless struggles: Jessica Swale’s “Blue Stockings” tells the empowering story of four young women fighting against sexism for their right to a university education in 18th century England, and in “She Kills Monsters,” identity and fantasy converge to create a modern coming-of-age story. CSUF dancers and choreographers close the season with Fall Dance Theatre’s “Momentum,” centered on the human impulse to seek, strive, and move forward to motivate change.

As we begin the 2022 fall semester anticipating the transformative changes ahead, we remain dedicated to enhancing the academic and creative potential of the current students within this living laboratory for the arts. Their success is uniquely measured in phrases of choreography, lines of dialogue, sheets of music, and slabs of clay as our students actively work towards impacting the arts of the future. You demonstrate your unwavering commitment to our students when you attend productions, concerts, and exhibitions in the College of the Arts. Embrace the limitless possibilities their future holds. Support the College of the Arts at any level by donating to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence today (arts.fullerton.edu/giving).

Thank you for joining us. I’m so proud of our students and what they have created for you tonight. Enjoy the show! I know you will be equally impressed.

Arnold Holland, Ed.D. Dean, College of the Arts

Dr. Randall Goldberg • Director, School of Music

Kimo Furumoto • Assistant Director, School of Music Bongshin Ko • Assistant Director, School of Music

FULL-TIME FACULTY

Conducting

Kimo Furumoto - instrumental

Dr. Robert Istad - choral Dr. Dustin Barr - instrumental

Jazz and Commercial Music

Bill Cunliffe* - jazz piano; arranging; Fullerton Jazz Orchestra, Fullerton Big Band and combo director

Rodolfo Zuniga - jazz studies, jazz percussion, and music techology

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, and Teching Credential

Dr. Christopher Peterson - choral Dr. Dennis Siebenaler* - general Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore - instrumental

Music in General Education

Dr. John Koegel* Dr. Katherine Reed

Music History and LIterature

Dr. John Koegel - musicology

Dr. Katherine Reed - musicology

Strings

Kimo Furumoto - Director of Orchestra Studies

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. Mark Goodrich* - voice, academic voice courses

Dr. Robert Istad - Director of Choral Studies and University Singers

Dr. Kerry Jennings - Director of Opera

Dr. Christopher Peterson - CSUF Concert Choir and Singing Titans conductor

Patricia Prunty - voice, academic voice courses

Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion

Dr. Dustin Barr - Director of Wind Band Studies, University Wind Symphony

Jean Ferrandis - flute Sycil Mathai* - trumpet Dr. Gregory X. WhitmoreSymphonic Winds conductor

SCHOOL OF MUSIC STAFF

Michael August - Production Manager

Eric Dries - Music Librarian

William Lemley - Audio Technician

Jeff Lewis - Audio Engineer

Chris Searight - Music Instrumental Service Paul Shirts - Administrative Assistant

Elizabeth Williams - Business Manager Sue Winston - Office Coordinator

* denotes Area Coordinator

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FULLERTON LATIN ENSEMBLE

Francisco Torres, director

Brown and Blue arr. David Torres

Wayne Shorter, arr. Andy Dominguez

Free for All

Wayne Shorter, arr. Francisco Torres

Speak Low Kurt Weill, arr. Francisco Torres

Afro Blue

Viva Cepeda

Mongo Santamaria

Cal Tjader, arr. Francisco Torres

Wandering Wonder Terence Blanchard , arr. Francisco Torres

FULLERTON CHAMBER JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Rodolfo Zuñiga, director featuring Alex Norris, trumpet

Brian Bettger Matthew Garren, guitar • Christine Curran, drums

Book’s Bossa

Walter Booker, arr. David Gibson Alex Norris, trumpet • Danilo Gutierrez, alto saxophone

I Get Along Without You Very Well............................ Hoagy Carmichael, arr. Alan Ferber Alex Norris, trumpet • Jose Silva, piano

Runferyerlife

Bob Mintzer

Alex Norris, trumpet • Christian Alva, baritone saxophone Paulina Ramirez, trombone • Jacob Anaya, drums Rise.......................................................... Andy Armer and Randy Alpert, arr. Bill Cunliffe Alex Norris, trumpet • Jacob Anaya, drums

Nostalgia in Times Square.........................................

Charles Mingus, arr. Ronnie Cuber

Alex Norris, trumpet • David Tillman, saxophone Madyson Epino, trumpet • Carlos Zagal, bass • Christine Curran, drums

Roy Bletscher, alto saxophone

Cristian Pérez, tenor saxophone

Jake Petmecky, trumpet

Jose Silva Vega, piano

Manny Barajas, bass

Giancarlo Anderson, percussion/drums Andy Dominguez, percussion/drums

Saxophone

Danilo Gutierrez, alto Kimberly Orozco, alto Victor Gonzalez, tenor David Tillman, tenor Christian Alva, baritone

Trombone

Paulina Ramirez Dylan Barnum

Zachary Brewer Matheu Padua

Trumpet

Jordan Sandoval Madyson Epino Alonna Freeborne Yasmin Olmos

Rhythm Section

Matthew Garren, electric guitar

Jose Silva, piano

Carlos Zagal, bass

Christine Curran, percussion/drums Jacob Anaya, percussion/drums

Giancarlo Anderson, percussion/drums

FULLERTON CHAMBER JAZZ ENSEMBLE

ALEX NORRIS

Trumpeter/composer Alex Norris, who grew up in Columbia, MD, received a scholarship to the Peabody Conservatory of Music, graduating in 1990. Two short years later found Norris taking NYC by storm, working with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi’s Jazz Orchestra, and Maria Schneider’s Band. From 1994-1998 Norris was a member of Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead, be coming musical director in 1998, sadly the final year of Carter’s life. Norris has also performed and recorded extensively in the bands led by Lonnie Plaxico, Jason Lindner, and Ralph Irizarry. Norris has also worked with many noted jazz artists, such as Slide Hampton, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Chris Potter, Carl Allen, John Patitucci, Mulgrew Miller, Brian Blade, and legends of the Afro-Cuban jazz scene as well, having worked with Andy and Jerry González, Manny Oquendo, Paquito D’Rivera and Chico O’Farrill. In addition to performing all over the world with his own group, Norris is currently a first-call sideman for many artists, in cluding Ron Carter’s Great Big Band, the Mingus Big Band, Alan Ferber’s Big Band, Kyle Eastwood, Helen Sung, Miguel Zenon, Amina Figarova, and many other jazz and Latin jazz artists. Norris appears on over 80 CDs as a sideman; several of them for labels such as Blue Note, Verve, Impulse!, Steeplechase, and Sunnyside.

RODOLFO ZUÑIGA

Drummer and composer Rodolfo Zuñiga is a sought-after sideman and educator originally from San José, Costa Rica. He has shared the stage with Gary Campbell, Ira Sullivan, Bill Mays, Silvano Monasterios, Tomasz Dabrowski, Stephen Scott, Troy Roberts, Roxana Amed, Martin Bejerano, Camila Meza, John Hart, Michael Dease, Rotem Sivan, Melissa Aldana, Andy Laverne, Othello Molineaux, Randy Brecker, Lew Tabackin, Don Friedman, Jonathan Kreisberg, Benny Golson, and Slide Hampton, to name a few.

As an educator, Zuñiga has a wealth of experience, holding previous positions at Florida International University, Broward College and Miami Dade College teaching Jazz, Music Production and Music Business. He has performed and presented at the Jazz Education Network convention and has been a Thelonious Monk Institute Clinician. He has taught masterclasses at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Denmark, The American Modern School of Music in Paris, The Universidad de las Americas in Ecuador, The New World School of the Arts in Miami, The University of Costa Rica, and the Symphonic Conservatory in San José.

As a sideman, Zuñiga has toured the world with highly creative jazz projects performing in festivals like The Copenhagen Jazz Festival, The Cully Switzerland Jazz Festival, Jazz Fest Málaga, The Ecuador Jazz Festival, Jazz Sur Le Ville Marseille, The Guatemala Jazz Festival, Ground Up Music Festival, The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, and The St. Petersburg Jazz Festival.

Zuñiga approaches teaching and performing with an open mind and a hunger to maintain a constant expansion of knowledge in areas such as the intersection of jazz and world music, music technology and nurturing diversity in jazz education. He is a proud Zildjian Cymbals and Vic Firth Sticks endorser.

FRANCISCO TORRES

Francisco Torres is a well-respected trombonist, bass trombonist, educator, composer and arranger who hails from Hermosillo, Sonora. Born in 1974, he didn’t start his musical training until 15 years old, playing alto saxophone then switching to tuba and euphonium. By accident, he discovered jazz trombone while watching the jazz band practice before school. He was hooked.

Torres 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 12 years. He is also a member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, John Beasley’s Monkestra, Bill Cunliffe’s Bachannalia, and has performed or recorded with Arturo Sandoval, Bill Holman, Manhattan Transfer, Joey Defrancesco, Natalie Cole, Doc Severinsen, Sammy Nestico, and Terence Blanchard, as well as Santana, Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Lopez, Johnny Mathis, Robbie Williams, and many others.

Being known primarily as a studio and jazz trombonist, Torres has also excelled in the field of classical music. He can be heard as trombonist, bass trombonist and valve trombonist for Michael Giacchino on the Pixar film Coco. Some of his most recent films credits are The Secret Life of Pets, Ice Age 4, Penguins of Madagascar, and Straight Outta Compton. On TV he can be heard on The Simpsons, Elena of Avalor, Sofia The First, and The Get Down, as well as many others. He regularly records trombone for orchestra shows and parades for Shanghai Disney, Tokyo Disney, Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and has recorded a multitude of musically diverse albums with major music stars including Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Dr. Dre, Michael Bublé, Frank Ocean, Pitbull, All American Rejects, Spoon, Angelique Kidjo, Ry Cooder, Brian Setzer, and Los Lobos.

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.**

$1,000,000 + Anonymous

$100,000+

Chapman University

The Andy Warhol Foundation

$25,000+ Alliance for the Performing Arts Anonymous

Lee C. Begovich

Johnny Carson Foundation

Leo Freedman Foundation Robin and Steve Kalota

Music Associates Frank and John Olsen Frank J. and Jean Raymond John VanWey

$10,000+

Art Alliance Affordable Housing Access Inc. The Blackbaud Giving Fund Marilyn D. Carlson Darryl Curran

Dwight Richard Odle Foundation

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund

Ellen and Bill Groves Marianne Kreter Eleanore and James L. Monroe Michael L. Mavrovouniotis Dr. Katherine S. Powers and Håkan O. Rosengren

Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Sue and Dr. Edward A. Sullivan The Thorsen Family

$5,000+

Drs. Voiza and Joseph Arnold Dr. Marc R. Dickey

Desiree Engel

Friends of Jazz MaryLouise and Ed Hlavac Morningside of Fullerton

Norma Morris

Jill Kurti Norman

Orange County Community Foundation

Terri and Bob Niccum Douglas G. Stewart

$1,000+

Judy L. Atwell Betsy and Eric Azariah Dottie & Nick Batinich Lucina and John Brennan Janet & Allen Bridgford Irene Chinn Stephen W. Collier and Joann Driggers William S. Cornyn CEC Artslink D. Barry Schmitt Revocable Trust

Susan and Richard Dolnick Lucetta A. Dunn Shawna and Greg Ellis Dr. Anne Fingal Evelyn K. Francuz Fullerton Families and Friends Marsha Gallavan Jacquelyn Garrabrant Annette L. and Leon J. Gilbert Renee and John Gillespie Susan-Ellen Gilmont Dr. Mark J. Goodrich Dr. Margaret F. Gordon Susan Hallman

Theresa Harvey James L. Henriques

Trevor E. Illingworth Dr. Robert Istad Michelle Jordan Gladys M. Kares Gwendolyn and Carlos C. Leija John M. Martelli and Paul Coluzzi

Karen and George Mast Thelma and Earl Mellott

Sylvia Megerdichian Mary E. Moore Patricia and Carl Miller

Betty Murphy

Ann and Douglas Myles

Yoshino and Ujinobu Niwa Debra L. Noble

L. Palin

Kerry and John Phelps

The Presser Foundation

Deanna and Arie Passchier

Sheila Pinkle

Sharon and Dr. Anil K. Puri Mary and Jerry R. Reinhart

Renaissance Charitable Foundation

Nancy and Robert Rennie Christine Rhoades

Sandra and David Rhone Dr. Stephen M. Rochford Ann and Thad Sandford D. Barry Schmitt

Louise P. Shamblen

Martha Shaver

Ingrid R. Shutkin Lorena L. Sikorski

Carol Smith Sparkman Janet L. Smith Dodo V. Standring Robert Van Sternberg Douglas Stewart

Verne Wagner Dr. Sean E. Walker Debra Winters Richard Wulff YourCause, LLC

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, 2021 through September 2022

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

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

Dwight Richard Odle* Sherry & Dr. Gordon Paine

Dr. June Pollak & Mr. George Pollak*

Dr. Stephen M. Rochford

Mary K. & William Sampson

Douglas G. Stewart

Andrea J. & Jeffrey E. Sward

Richard J. Taylor

Verne Wagner

Richard Wulff

Dr. James D. & Dottie Young*

*deceased

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 John DeLoof

Joann Driggers & Steve Collier Loraine Walkington

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

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: Erika Ochoa • 657-278-8683

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

Why Women Went West Sat., Sept.17, 2022 • Meng Concert Hall

Fullerton Jazz Orchestra & Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble Sat., October 1 • Meng Concert Hall

¡Somos Titans! feat. Grammy Award-Winning Latin Jazz Artist, Poncho Sanchez Sun., October 2 • Meng Concert Hall

Merrily We Roll Along

October 7–22 • Little Theatre

University Symphony Orchestra Sat., October 8 • Meng Concert Hall

University Wind Symphony & CSUF Symphonic Winds “Moving Forward, Looking Back” Sun., October 9 • Meng Concert Hall

Tuesday Matinée: Students in performance Tuesdays: Oct. 18, Nov. 15, and Dec. 6 1 pm • Recital Hall

Blue Stockings

October 21–November 5 • Hallberg Theatre

David O. Thorsen Tribute Concert feat. the CSUF University Singers, Concert Choir and Thorsen Alumni Singers Sat., October 22, 2022 • Meng Concert Hall

Ning An, piano & Dennis Kim, violin Wed., October 26 • Meng Concert Hall

Opera Scenes November 3–5 • Recital Hall

She Kills Monsters

November 10–December 3 • Hallberg Theatre

University Symphony Orchestra Sun., November 13 • Meng Concert Hall

CSUF Symphonic Winds Fri., November 18 • Meng Concert Hall

Cello Choir Fri., November 18 • Recital Hall

Fall Dance Theatre: “Momentum” December 1–10 • Little Theatre

Fullerton Jazz Orchestra Fri., December 2 • Meng Concert Hall

University Wind Symphony Sat., December 3 • Meng Concert Hall

Titan Voices & Singing Titans Mon., December 5 • Meng Concert Hall

Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble & Fullerton Latin Ensemble, feat. Alex Norris, trumpet Tues., December 6 • Meng Concert Hall

University Band Wed., December 7 • Meng Concert Hall

Deck the Hall at Cal State Fullerton! with the University Symphony Orchestra, University Singers, CSUF Concert Choir, Titan Voices and Singing Titans December 10, 11 • Meng Concert Hall

ALSO THIS FALL Begovich Visual Arts Lecture Series

Virtual conversations with leading artists.

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