"Fullerton Jazz Orchestra" program

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Fullerton Jazz Orchestra | Bill Cunliffe, director and Jazz Singers | Andreas Preponis, director feat. bassist, composer/arranger, John Clayton

Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton

Carolyn Thomas Provost and Vice President for Academic Afairs

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 Afairs

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 Ofce 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 diferent 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, ofce 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 oferings 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 refected 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 Cunlife, Rodolfo Zuniga, and their jazz ensembles kick of 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 fghting 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

SCHOOL

OF MUSIC

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 Cunlife* - 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 Cunlife - 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 - fute 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 Jef Lewis - Audio Engineer

Chris Searight - Music Instrumental Service Paul Shirts - Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Williams - Business Manager Sue Winston - Ofce Coordinator

* denotes Area Coordinator

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FULLERTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Bill Cunlife, conductor

Corner Pocket ..........................................................................

Freddie Green/Count Basie

Michael Kerr, trombone • Daniel Rowe, tenor saxophone, Howard Hardaway, baritone saxophone Paulina Ramirez, Amanda Mora, Rudy Zaragoza, trombone Sam Hirsh, piano

So It Seems

We Three Kings

Alan Ferber Lee Trueblood, guitar

Traditional, arr. Bill Cunlife

Dan Rowe, tenor saxophone • Lee Trueblood, guitar, Chris Abelgas, alto saxophone

Jack the Bear Duke Ellington Carlos Zagal, bass

Napier Bill Cunlife Amanda Mora, trombone • Chris Abelgas, alto saxophone

FULLERTON JAZZ SINGERS

Andreas Preponis, conductor

Smack Dab in the Middle .........................................Charles Calhoun, arr. Darmon Meader

Music for Lovers

Words & Music by Bart Howard, arr. Phil Mattson

FULLERTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA with special guest

John Clayton, bassist, composer, and arranger

Benny Carter, arr. John Clayton Soupbone John Clayton

Easy Money

Heart and Soul Hoagy Carmichael, Frank Loesser, arr. John Clayton

The Jody Grind Horace Silver, arr. John Clayton

Back Home Again in Indiana

James Hanley, Ballard MacDonald, arr. John Clayton

I Be Serious About Dem Blues John Clayton

Captain Bill Ray Brown, arr. John Clayton

FULLERTON JAZZ SINGERS

Soprano

Z Dickerson Benny Fisher

Angel Hudak Hawkins Emily Hernandez Lilah Hernandez Alto Kimberly Calica Karlee Dix Ahlitney Lucas-Krebs Korie Smith Hyerin Song

Tenor

Jacob Gonzales Ashton Hackwith Juan de Leon Enrique Ortega Bass

Daniel Freeman Michael Kronenberg Ben Reyes Mitchell James Sampang

MEMBERS

FULLERTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Saxophone

Roy Bletcher alto Corin O’Brien, alto Daniel Rowe, tenor Josias Miguel, tenor Howard Hardaway, baritone

Trumpet

Andrew Solares Michael Choi Michael Kerr Jake Petmecky Alex Santiago

Trombone

Amanda Mora Paulina Ramirez Rudy Zaragoza Carlo Bonelli, bass Rhythm Lee Trueblood, guitar Sam Hirsh, piano Kevin Karagozian, bass Adam Sanchez and Andy Dominguez, drums

Rhythm Section Bora Jang, piano

JOHN CLAYTON

Bassist, Composer, Arranger and Producer, John Clayton, is a busy man. With a Grammy on his shelf and nine additional nominations, artists such as Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Regina Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, and Charles Aznavour have had spots on his crowded calendar.

In 1985 John, co-founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and rekindled The Clayton Brothers Quintet. In addition to individual clinics, workshops, and private students as schedule permits, John also directs the educational components associated with the Centrum Jazz Festival and Workshop, and Vail Jazz Workshop.

Career highlights include arranging the 'Star Spangled Banner" for Whitney Houston's performance at Super Bowl 1990 (the recording went platinum), playing bass on Paul McCartney's CD “Kisses On The Bottom,” arranging and playing bass with Yo-Yo Ma and Friends on "Songs of Joy and Peace," and arranging playing and conducting the CD "Charles Aznavour With the Clayton- Hamilton Jazz Orchestra," and numerous recordings with the Clayton Brothers, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Milt Jackson, Monty Alexander and many others.

BILL CUNLIFFE

Cal State Fullerton Professor of Music Bill Cunlife 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. He 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, he won the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition.

Cunlife 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 oe a Barbera, trumpeter Terell Staford and jazz futist Holly Hofmann. n addition to solo and guest appearances and leading CS F jazz ensembles, Cunlife performs with his trio, big band, Latin band, and his classical/improvisational chamber ensemble. His interest in choral music produced a recording of his jazz infected sacred works ( Transformation,” ) with the choirs of All Saints Church in Pasadena, where he is composer-in-residence as well as a parishioner.

Cunlife’s score for areem Abdul abbar’s 11 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 azz Society honored Cunlife in 1 with its Composer/Arranger Award. n addition to teaching full time, Cunlife is a longtime faculty member of the Skidmore azz Institute and the Vail Jazz Workshop.

ANDREAS PREPONIS

Andreas Preponis is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. He is the director of vocal jazz ensembles at Cal State Fullerton, Pasadena City College, and Santa Monica College, and teaches voice at Cypress College and Long Beach City College. He serves on the boards of the California Choral Directors Association and the California Alliance for Jazz.

Born and raised in Germany, Preponis studied at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in Trossingen earning a bachelor and master’s degree in music education with emphases on percussion, voice, and vocal jazz performance. He holds a second master’s degree in choral conducting from Cal State University Los Angeles.

Preponis looks back at a diverse career as a singer, drummer, percussionist, pianist, guitarist, arranger, composer, actor, and voice over talent. He composed music for several short movies, starred in numerous musical theater productions, and played in countless bands from a cappella and instrumental jazz, pop, funk, and soul to progressive rock. As a studio musician, he has contributed to over 20 album releases and has worked on projects for CBS, HBO, Disney and DreamWorks, most recently as a featured vocalist on Harmonious Live (Disney+).

California State niversity, 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 Afordable Housing Access nc. 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 H kan 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 Mary ouise 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 rene 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 ames . Henri ues

Trevor E. llingworth Dr. Robert stad 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 ngrid 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 ulf 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.1 , 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 Meng Concert Hall

Merrily We Roll Along October ittle Theatre

University Symphony Orchestra Sat., October Meng Concert Hall

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

Tuesday Matinée: Students in performance Tuesdays Oct. 1 , ov. 1 , and Dec. 1 pm Recital Hall

Blue Stockings October 1 ovember Hallberg Theatre

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

Ning An, piano & Dennis Kim, violin ed., October Meng Concert Hall

Opera Scenes ovember Recital Hall

She Kills Monsters ovember 1 December Hallberg Theatre

University Symphony Orchestra Sun., ovember 1 Meng Concert Hall

CSUF Symphonic Winds Fri., ovember 1 Meng Concert Hall

Cello Choir Fri., ovember 1 Recital Hall

Fall Dance Theatre: “Momentum” December 1–10 ittle Theatre

Fullerton Jazz Orchestra Fri., December Meng Concert Hall

University Wind Symphony Sat., December Meng Concert Hall

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

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

University Band ed., December 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 1 , 11 Meng Concert Hall

ALSO THIS FALL Begovich Visual Arts Lecture Series Virtual conversations with leading artists.

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