"Titan Voices & Singing Titans" program

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Titan Voices & Singing Titans

Kimberly Nason & Christopher Peterson, conductors

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

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 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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SINGING TITANS

Christopher Peterson, conductor Rebecca Knauer, graduate assistant conductor David Bergstedt, collaborative accompanist

We Come Together to Celebrate You Melanie DeMore (b. 1954)

Ubi Caritas .........................................................................................

Michael John Trotta (b. 1978) Justin Senneff, Tung Tran, and Michael Vargas, soloists

Ritmo ............................................................................................................ Dan Davison (b. 1956) Rebecca Knauer, graduate assistant conductor

Yellow Bird

Norman Luboff (1917–1987) arr. Dan Davison Christian Azarias, flute David Pulanco, Bryce Rivera, and David Varela, percussion

Prayer of the Children...................................................................................... Kurt Bestor (b. 1958) arr. Andrea S. Klouse

Harmony’s Never Too Late Steven Flaherty (b. 1960) arr. Mark Hayes

It’s the Holiday Season Kay Thompson arr. Mark Hayes

Rosephanye Powell (b. 1962)

TITAN VOICES

Kim Nason, conductor Zachary Lindquist, graduate assistant conductor Mark Salters, collaborative accompanist

“From Fear to Hope”

Titan Voices have prepared a program that reflects a journey all of us can relate to at one time—or many times—during our lives; it’s the struggle to find hope in difficult times. We begin with two songs that deal with the feeling of being lost in the world, and then work our way through a range of responses: being determined, feeling trapped, dreaming of a better tomorrow, and finally regaining our faith. We hope you will enjoy our concert!

Elizabeth Alexander

Rachel Williams, Aurora Martinez, Emily Nguyen, Sydney Tagarao, Sarah Turner, Brigit Colwell, Sara Preston, Veronica Chapman, Natalie Brunjes, Quintessa Wedell, Rebecca De Cuir, Janae Harabedian, Kate Bowles, and Alexis Farah, soloists

Suscepit Israel Johann Sebastian Bach Luke Dodson, oboe Broken

Dominick DiOrio

Captivity

Sergei Rachmaninoff

TITAN VOICES

Soprano 1

Kate Bowles

Brigit Colwell

Odila Dimas Kaitlyn Gooding Janae Harabedian Dana Hernandez Aurora Martinez Emily Nguyen Sara Preston Kiana Raymondo Quintessa Wedell*

Soprano 2

Isabel Casillas

Kaitlin Chheng* Audrey Jiang Denise Le Michael Pradels Ariel Qian Sydney Tagarao Anna Velasquez Agnes Wang Jing Wang Valerie Vallieu

Alto 1

Gabby Carreon

Veronica Chapman Caroline Harrington Gabrielle Gonzalez

Jenny Kim Daria Muzanova Ellie Ransdell Cassandra Spencer Rachel Williams Sarah Turner*

Alto 2

Natalie Brunjes Rebecca De Cuir

Alexis Farah* Laura Garcia Lornajean Katz Caitlin Laney Maya Law Emily Morley Natalie Saucedo

*Section Leader

Tenor 1

Orion Bahena

Rebecca Knauer

Tyler Torres Tung Tran Hector Jake Esteva

SINGING TITANS

Tenor 2

Michael Eskovitz Freddy Gonzalez Mali Guillen Rene Huacuja RJ Jones Manuel Laverde-Cubillos

David Varela Michael Vargas Gavin Wilmoth

Baritone

Allen Au

Justin Golnick Mason Jennings Jason Magallanes Ian Marquez Kennedy Montoya Justin Senneff

Bass Isaac Lopez Aydin Luna David Madrid Aerek Ramirez Aidan Vu

KIM NASON

Kim Nason is the new director of the Cal State Fullerton Titan Voices. She began directing choirs at the age of 15, and has had the opportunity to work with singers from 5 years old to 80. She recently retired from her 32-year career as a K-8 music teacher with the Capistrano Unified School District. She served as a mentor teacher, director of honor choirs, and frequent presenter at conferences. In 2022, she received the Irene Schoepfle award for lifetime service in music education from the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators.

Nason is also the Director of Traditional Music at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church in Rancho Santa Margarita, and has directed the adult and children’s choirs for over 30 years. She is the former Resources and Repertoire Chair for Children’s and Youth Choirs for the California Choral Directors Association (CCDA).

Nason received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from USC, and her Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Cal State Fullerton. She sings with the Pacific Chorale.

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON

Christopher Peterson is a teacher, conductor, choral clinician, author, editor, and choral arranger of music and books published in the United States and around the world. In his over thirty years as a music educator he has taught in elementary, middle school, high school, church, community, festival, and collegiate settings. He earned the Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the Univer sity of Southern Maine in choral and instrumental music education and taught music for nine years in the public schools of Maine. He earned the Master of Music in Choral Conducting degree at the University of Maine, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education and Choral Conducting at Florida State University.

At CSUF Peterson trains and mentors undergraduate and graduate choral music educators and conductors and directs the Concert Choir and the Singing Titans Chorus. In May of 2019 he was honored as the University-wide recipient of the CSUF Carol Barnes Award for Excellence in Teaching. He 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, including CCDA President since 2021. His collegiate textbook “RESONANCE: The ART of the Choral Music Educator” is published by Pavane and is being used across the United States to train future choral music teachers and conductors.

Peterson 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, Germa ny, New Zealand, and Holland, and has conducted All-State Choirs across the nation including Maine, North Carolina, Oregon, Wisconsin, and California. He also holds the position of Director of Music at Irvine United Congregational Church in Irvine, CA. His “hobby” for many decades has been enjoying singing barbershop harmony, and he is a BHS District Quartet Champion baritone, a top-5 medalist chorus director, and a four-time gold medalist with the Masters of Harmony, nine-time International Men’s Chorus Champions of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

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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