presents
March 24, 2023
Fullerton Jazz Orchestra & Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble Bill Cunliffe & Rodolfo Zuniga, directors
Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton
Amir H. Dabirian, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Interim)
Alexander Porter, Vice President, Administration and Finance/CFO
David Forgues, Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
Rommel Hidalgo, Vice President, Information Technology
Tonantzin Oseguera, Vice President, Student Affairs
Gregory J. Saks, Vice President, University Advancement
Arnold Holland, EdD, Dean
Dave Mickey, Associate Dean
Bonnie Li Victorino, Academic Resource Manager
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
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
Greetings from the College of the Arts! It’s so good to have you back, and we have an exceptional spring season planned for you. With programming ranging from groundbreaking theatre productions to World-Premiere concerts, our spring offerings seem to shine a bit brighter this semester. On January 28, we kicked things off with the Visual Arts Modernization Project Preview Event and groundbreaking ceremony. More than 100 invited guests joined us for a sneak peek of the project as they engaged with some of the latest technology-driven art tools, experienced AR/VR project demonstrations by visual arts students, and viewed scale models of the complex. When completed, this renovation will transform our campus and community, positioning CSUF’s visual arts program – the largest in the Cal State system – as a leader in cutting-edge art education and practice within the CSUs. Follow our progress and join us on this extraordinary journey at art.fullerton.edu/vamod.
This season’s fresh slate of visual arts exhibitions and performing arts concerts and productions are sure to keep you coming back to campus! Beginning February 18, Begovich Gallery presents the exhibition “Figures, Poses, and Glances: The Coded Illustrations of J.C Leyendecker,” at MUZEO Museum & Cultural Center, exploring the coded depictions of queer culture in the eradefining images of this early twentieth-century American illustrator. The School of Music honors Black History Month with a performance of “Symphony No. 1 in E minor” by composer Florence Price – the first Black female composer to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra. In Theatre, Maria Cominis’ “Women of Zalongo” weaves together the experiences of four generations of Greek women into a story of resilience, struggle, and survival. And in May, our student dancers and choreographers collaborate in rhythmic, expressive movement as “Spring Dance Theatre” returns to the Little Theatre.
Our diverse programming mirrors the diversity of the College of the Arts and is a testament to the values we hold. We embrace the possibility inherent in each of our students and celebrate their successes alongside them on their path to becoming future artists, educators, performers, and arts professionals. As patrons, donors, friends, and family, I know you also champion their success. Demonstrate your commitment to the future of the arts by supporting the Dean’s Fund for Excellence at any level. Donate today at arts.fullerton.edu/giving
I invite you to visit to campus our again for another performance, or to check out our progress as the Visual Arts Modernization Project moves into the next phase of construction. You may have even seen the walls of one of our new buildings going up along State College Blvd! Whatever brings you here, welcome. We are so proud to show you all that the College of the Arts at Cal State Fullerton has to offer.
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; Fullerton Chamber Jazz Ensemble 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, and Teaching 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, University Band
Jean Ferrandis - flute
Sycil Mathai* - trumpet
Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore Symphonic 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 Services
Paul Shirts - Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Williams - Business Manager
Sue Winston - Office Coordinator
* denotes Area Coordinator
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FULLERTON CHAMBER JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Rodolfo Zuñiga, director
Surge ................................................................................................................ Chuck Owen
Jose Silva, piano • Paulina Ramiez, trombone
David Tillman, saxophone
Haiku Mike Dana
Adam Stolinsky, guitar • Danilo Gutierrez, alto saxophone
Kopi Luwak Alan Ferber
Christian Alva, saxophone • Alonna Freeborne, trumpet
Victor Gonzalez, saxophone, David Tillman, saxophone
Groove Merchant.........................................................Jerome Richardson, arr. Thad Jones
Bora Jang, piano • Sam Gonzalez, trombone
Carlos Zagal, bass • Madyson Epino, trumpet
Danilo Gutierrez, saxophone
E ticket Chuck Owen
Madyson Epino, trumpet • Jacob Anaya, drums
Victor Gonzalez, saxophone • Adam Stolinksky, guitar
FULLERTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Bill Cunliffe, director
Special guest: Alison Edwards, piano
Symphony in Riffs ........................................................................................... Benny Carter
Roy Bletcher, Corin O’Brien, Josias Miguel, saxophone
Giovanni Gallegos, trombone
I’ll Never Smile Again.................................................................. Ruth Lowe, arr. Billy Byers
Zakary Brewer, trombone • Sam Hirsh, piano
Minuano 6/8 ................................................. Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays, arr. Bob Curnow
Jacob Landrum, guitar • Michael Choi, trumpet
Rhapsody in Blue ............................................................
Alison Edwards, piano
George Gershwin, arr. Bill Cunliffe
A Mellow Tone
Duke Ellington, arr Oliver Nelson
PROGRAM
*****INTERMISSION*****
Saxophone
ENSEMBLES
FULLERTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Saxophone
Roy Bletcher, alto
Chris Abelgas, alto
Corin O’Brien, tenor
Josias Miguel, tenor
Howard Hardaway, baritone
Trumpet
Andrew Solares
Michael Choi
Alex Santiago
Dominick Bonelli
Trombone
Luis Hernandez
Giovanni Gallegos
Zakary Brewer
Cody Kleinhans
Rhythm
Jacob Landrum, guitar
Sam Hirsh, piano
Kevin Karagozian, bass
Adam Sanchez, drums
Andy Dominguez, drums
FULLERTON CHAMBER JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Danilo Gutierrez, alto
Kimberly Orozco, alto
Victor Gonzalez, tenor
David Tillman, tenor
Christian Alva, baritone
Trombone
Dylan Barnum
Sam Gonzalez
Matheu Padua
Paulina Ramirez
Trumpet
Madyson Epino
Alonna Freeborne
Yasmin Olmos
Jordan Sandoval
Rhythm
Adam Stolinsky, electric guitar
Bora Jang, piano
Jose Silva, piano
Carlos Zagal, contrabass
Jacob Anaya, drums and percussion
Christine Curran, drums and percussion
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. 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.
Cunliffe 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.
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.
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, he has toured the world with highly creative jazz projects performing in festivals throughout the world.
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.
ABOUT THE DIRECTORS
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
LORENA SIKORSKI
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
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Salzburg Guitar Trio
Wed., Feb. 8, 2023 • Recital Hall
Mikhail Korzhev, piano
Fri., Feb. 10, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Figures, Poses, and Glances:
The Coded Illustrations of J.C. Leyendecker
Sat., Feb. 18–April 9, 2023
MUZEO Museum & Cultural Center
Organized by CSUF’s Begovich Gallery
Rodolfo Zùñiga Trio, feat. Bill Cunliffe and Derek Oles
Fri., Feb. 24, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra
Sun., Feb. 26, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
HEX & CSUF New Music Ensemble
Part of the 22nd Annual New Music Series, “Out of Doors”
Tues., Feb. 28, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
CSUF Faculty Jazz Band
Wed., Mar. 1, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Angela Cheng, piano
Thurs., Mar. 2, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Women of Zalongo
March 3–12, 2023 • Young Theatre
The Belle’s Stratagem
March 10–25, 2023 • Hallberg Theatre
16th Annual Collage Concert
Sat., Mar. 11, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Ya Fei Chuang, piano
Wed., Mar. 15, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
University Singers & Concert Choir
Sat., Mar. 18, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Carolyn True, piano
Wed., Mar. 22, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Kurt Weill’s Street Scene
A College of the Arts Opera
March 24–April 8, 2023 • Little Theatre
Fullerton Jazz Orchestra & Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble
Fri., Mar. 24, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Fefu and Her Friends
April 7–16, 2023 • CSUF Alumni House
Brightwork newmusic trio
Part of the 22nd Annual New Music Series, “Out of Doors”
Wed., April 5, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Dogfight
April 21–May 6, 2023 • Young Theatre
Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble & Fullerton Latin Ensemble
Fri., April 21, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Jazz Singers
Sat., April 22, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
CSUF Symphonic Winds
Sun., April 23, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Cello Choir
Fri., April 28, 2023 • Recital Hall
CSUF Violin Studio with Hal Grossman, violin
Fri., April 28, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
University Band
Wed., May 3, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Spring Dance Theatre
May 4–11, 2023 • Little Theatre
Fullerton Jazz Orchestra
Fri., May 5, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
University Wind Symphony
Sat., May 6, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Titan Voices & Singing Titans
Wed., May 10, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Chorus
Sat., May 13, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall
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