CSUF SCHOOL OF MUSIC presents
Titan SingingTitans Titans TitanVoices Voicesand & Singing Robert Robert Istad Istad & & Christopher Christopher Peterson, Peterson, conductors conductors May 11, 2022 December 6, 2021
California State University, Fullerton
UNIVERSITY CREDITS Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton Carolyn Thomas Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ron Coley, 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 Arnold Holland, Ed.D, Dean Dave Mickey, Associate Dean Maricela Alvarado, Assistant Dean Christopher Johnson, Budget Coordinator Heather Guzman, Assistant to the Deans Edward J. Fink, Ph.D, Director, School of Music Jade Jewett, 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 Garcia, 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 COLLEGE OF THE AR TS First, I’d like to start off by saying something I have looked forward to saying for a very long time: “Welcome back!” Welcome back to live performances and in-person exhibitions; welcome back to the thrill of sitting in a darkened theatre or concert hall, waiting with palpable anticipation as performers fill the stage; and welcome back to the very personal experience of being in the presence of an artwork that moves you or challenges your expectations. We’ve missed you. While away from campus, our students continued to create, learn, rehearse, and perform – sometimes in the tiny boxes we’ve all grown accustomed to viewing from home – as they prepared for the moment they would once again feel stage lights shining on them. As you can imagine, they are more than ready to perform in front of a live audience! This season, we are offering both on-campus and live streaming options for many of our Department of Theatre & Dance and School of Music performances to accommodate a variety of patrons. With enhancements to our HVAC and air filtration systems, we are also able to provide students with the full breadth of our first-rate performance facilities and numerous art galleries where they perfect their craft daily. In returning to campus, we can once again deliver the full scope of immersive academic experiences and opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration that make our college a living laboratory for the arts. Here, success is measured in lines of dialogue, sheets of music, and slabs of clay as our students, faculty, and staff work together to present concerts, exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and performances to 40,000+ visitors annually. This would not be possible without the support of our community. As a leading CSU in the arts, we are an essential part of the cultural fabric of Southern California, providing transformational experiences to our students, community, and beyond. If ensuring the arts remain at the forefront of higher education in Orange County is a passion of yours, I encourage you to 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 for another season of theatre, dance, music, and visual arts. Our doors are open, and we can’t wait to put on a show for you! Arnold Holland, Ed.D.
Dean, College of the Arts
Edward J. Fink, PhD • School of Music director (interim) KimoEdward Furumoto - School Music director J. Fink, PhD - of School of assistant Music director Bongshin KoKo• School assistantdirector director Bongshin - Schoolof of Music Music assistant 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 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 technology 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
Vocal, Choral, and Opera Dr. Mark Goodrich* - voice, academic voice courses Dr. Robert Istad Director of Choral Studies; University Singers, and Titan Voices conductor 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 Håkan Rosengren* - clarinet Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore Symphonic Winds conductor SCHOOL OF MUSIC STAFF Michael August - Production Manager Eric Dries - Music Librarian
William Lemley - audio technician
Music History and Literature Dr. John Koegel* - musicology Dr. Katherine Reed - musicology
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
music.fullerton.edu The School of Music at California State University, Fullerton has been fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1966
PROGRAM
SINGING TITANS Christopher Peterson, conductor Elizabeth Provencio, graduate assistant conductor David Bergstedt, collaborative accompanist O Sing to the Lord...............................................................Dan Davison (b. 1956) Justin Seneff, piano primo Who Can Sail Without the Wind?.....................................Scandinavian Folk Song arr. Sara Glick and Judith Harrington James Nguyen, clarinet Vaghissima Sembianza......................................... Stefano Donaudy (1879–1925) arr. Samuel Baker Tapestry................................................................................................ Alec Powell Elizabeth Provencio, graduate assistant conductor Dirait-on (from Les Chansons des Roses)................... Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943) Hello Mary Lou..................................................Gene Pitney and C. Mangiaracina arr. David Wright Black is the Color..................................................... Appalachian/Celtic Folk Tune arr. Connor J. Koppin (b. 1991) Nicholas Shows and RJ Jones, soloists Pirate Song..........................................................................Tim Y. Jones (b. 1977) Xeno Muller II as the Pirate Captain Will the Circle Be Unbroken..................................... Traditional Appalachian Tune arr. J. David Moore (b. 1962) Michael Eskovitz, soloist Laura Garcia, RJ Jones, Nichlas Shows, trio Jeremy Pena-Barrios, electric bass Elizabeth Provencio, banjitar • Christopher Peterson, cajon *****INTERMISSION*****
PR OGR AM NOTES AVAILABL E O NLI NE music.fullerton.edu/programnotes
PROGRAM
TITAN VOICES Robert Istad, conductor Zachary Lindquist, graduate assistant conductor Mark Salters, collaborative accompanist Sing Creations Music On (from Songs Eternity)........Stephen Paulus (1949-2014) Sing, My Child.................................................................................. Sarah Quartel Emily Roberts and Marissa Valenzuela, soloists John Sunderland, percussion Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, op. 35...........Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901) The Look...................................................................................... Jussi Chydenius Abby Buotte and Sarah Gediman, soloists She Walks in Beauty (from Love Shall Live Forever).................... Gwyneth Walker You Learn (from the musical “Jagged Little Pill”)......................... Alanis Morissette arr. Mark Brymer Liz Butler, Alyssa Cavero, Karlee Dix, Sabrina Zavala, soloists Christopher Peterson, drums • Manny Barajas, bass • Adam Stolinski, guitar AJ Stevens, choreography Lovely Day..........................................................Bill Withers, arr. Robert T. Gibson Yelka Gonzalez Vargas, soloist Christopher Peterson, drums • Adam Stolinski, guitar • Manny Barajas, bass AJ Stevens, choreography
TITAN VOICES Soprano 1 Sarah Gediman Yelka Gonzalez Vargas Lilah Hernandez Hannah Park* Kiana Raymondo Emily Roberts Marissa Valenzuela Valerie Vallieu Soprano 2 Abby Buotte Alyssa Cavero* Emma Engle Emandra Garavito Caroline Harrington Aurora Martinez May Pham Leslie Velazquez Jing Wang Sidney Wu
Alto 1 Liz Butler Kimberly Calica Veronica Chapman Laura Garcia Yunyan Huang PingWen Lin Claudia Munsell Marilyn Negron Ariel Qian Kathleen Santos Anna Velazquez Alto 2 Isabel Casillas Karlee Dix* Gabriela Gonzalez Caitlin Laney Aliya Llanes Giovanna Mera Emily Morley Drew Persons Sabrina Zavala
SINGING TITANS Tenor 1 Dane Camacho Laura Garcia Jacob Gonzalez James Nguyen Nathan Oelkers Elizabeth Provencio Tenor 2 Ramtin Aynie Lucas Edwards Michael Eskovitz RJ Jones Manuel Laverde-Cubillos Eduardo Madrigal Freddy Gonzalez Ivan Parga-Renteria Jon Reyes Gavin Wilmoth
Baritone Ian Marquez Xeno Muller II Jeremy Pena-Barrios Joey Rios Daniel Salazar Justin Senneff Justin Vu Bass Jonathan Ongman Aerek Ramirez Brian Saporsantos Nick Shows Aidan Vu *Section Leader
ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR
ROBERT ISTAD Robert Istad is Artistic Director of Pacific Chorale and Director of Choral Studies at California State University, Fullerton. He regularly conducts and collaborates with Pacific Chorale, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra, Sony Classical Records, Yarlung Records, Berkshire Choral International, and Long Beach Symphony Orchestra. He is also Dean of Chorus America’s national Academy for Conductors. 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 Orchestra, as well as conductors Esa–Pekka Salonen, Keith Lockhart, and Nicholas McGegan. Istad is also 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, he conducts the University Singers and Titan Voices in addition to teaching courses in conducting, performance practice and literature. He and the University Singers have performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Andrea Bocelli, Kathleen Battle, recorded albums with Yarlung Records and with composer John Williams and Sony Classical. Istad and his singers performed a concert 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. He 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 is Vice-President of the California Choral Director’s Association, and is in demand as an adjudicator, guest conductor, speaker, and clinician throughout the nation.
ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR
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 University 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, Germany, New Zealand, and Holland, and has conducted All-State Choirs across the nation including Maine, North Carolina, Oregon, Wisconsin, and California. Peterson 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.
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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
Terri and Bob Niccum Douglas G. Stewart
$100,000+ Chapman University The Andy Warhol Foundation
$1,000+ Judy L. Atwell Betsy and Eric Azariah 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 Lisa M. Draskovich-Long Lucetta A. Dunn Shawna and Greg Ellis Dr. Anne Fingal Evelyn K. Francuz Fullerton Families and Friends Jacquelyn Garrabrant Annette L. and Leon J. Gilbert Susan-Ellen Gilmont Dr. Mark J. Goodrich Dr. Margaret F. Gordon Theresa Harvey James L. Henriques Trevor E. Illingworth 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
$25,000+ Anonymous Lee C. Begovich Johnny Carson Foundation Leo Freedman Foundation Frank and John Olsen Frank J. and Jean Raymond Music Associates Alliance for the Performing Arts $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 Robin and Steve Kalota 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 MaryLouise and Ed Hlavac Morningside of Fullerton Norma Morris Jill Kurti Norman Orange County Community Foundation
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 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, 2020 through September 2021
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 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 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 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 Garcia • 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
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COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS | SPRING 2022 Jane Austen’s Lady Susan Apr. 29–May 14, 2022 • Hallberg Theatre Spring Dance Theatre May 11–14, 2022 • Little Theatre University Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Chorus “Oratorio for the Earth” May 14, 2022, 3 pm • Meng Concert Hall Yale Glee Club & CSUF University Singers May 26, 2022 • Meng Concert Hall SUMMER 2022
University Singers Australia Tour Preview Concert July 16, 2022• Meng Concert Hall
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