Mariela Castro Senior Recital
April 11, 2026 4PM HMUS101
Collinsworth School of Performing Arts
Mariela Castro, violin
Dr. Gene Moon, piano Program
Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin in D Minor
Johann Sebastian Bach
I. Allemande (1685-1750)
II. Gigue
Three Romances Op. 94
Robert Schumann
I. Nicht schnell (1810-1856)
II. Einfach, innig
Violin Sonata No. 5 (Spring)
Intermission
Ludwig Van Beethoven
I. Allegro (1770-1827)
II. Adagio molto espressivo
III. Scherzo: Allegro molto
IV. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo
This recital is presented under the direction of Dr. JinHee Kim in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the B.M. in Music Education.
ARTIST
Mariela Castro is a violinist based in Ontario, California. She began playing violin at age nine through her school’s music program and performed in local ensembles throughout middle school and high school. Mariela loved playing, so she chose to pursue a double major in Music Education and Instrumental Performance at CBU. She has had many performance opportunities across Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, and most recently, Italy. She looks forward to student teaching in the fall to earn her Outside of school, Mariela teaches violin and keyboard at a local studio serves on her church’s worship and kids ministry team. Her future aspirations include teaching middle school and pursuing a master’s degree in music education.
COLLABORATIVE ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Moon serves as Director of Orchestral Studies for the Collinsworth School of Performing Arts at California Baptist University, where he leads the artistic and educational vision of the orchestral program. Under his direction, the CBU Symphony Orchestra presents performances spanning symphonic masterworks, opera, and musical theatre, providing students with professionallevel experiences that integrate artistry, pedagogy, and outreach. Additionally, he serves as conductor of the Riverside City College Symphony Orchestra, the premier community college orchestra program in Southern California.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Before anyone else, I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the beautiful gift of music and for faithfully guiding me through this journey. He has been my comfort through every high and low, and I owe everything I am to Him alone.
This recital wouldn’t have been possible without my family. Thank you to my sisters, Leslie, Ximena, and Abigail, for your unconditional love. To my parents: Gracias papi y mami por enseñarme que primero se busca el reino de Dios y todo lo demás será añadido.
No sería quien soy hoy sin su amor y sacrificios. ¡Los amo muchísimo!
To my church family at Casa De Luz Hesperia, thank you for your prayers and fellowship. Thank you Kevin and Andrea Mosansky for your mentorship and encouragement. To my friends and colleagues, your support means everything to me. The memories we’ve shared will forever be engraved in my heart. Finally, thank you, Mr. Melendrez, Mrs. Barr, Mr. Bachman, Ricky Viviey, CBU faculty, and professors for your guidance and investment in my musical growth.
“I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.” Psalm 104:33