Ian Enderson Graduate Recital
April 23, 2026 7PM HMUS101
Collinsworth School of Performing Arts
Ian Enderson, Double Bass and Electric Bass Guitar
Dr. Jennifer Cruz, piano
Program
Romance No. 50 in B-flat Major
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Une Larme (A Tear) in C Major Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
Bourrée in E Minor
Allemande from Cello Suite No. III in C Major
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring in G Major
Intermission
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Portrait of Tracy Jaco Pastorius (1951-1987)
Pools
Take the “A” Train
Soul Vaccination
What is Hip?
Don Grolnick (1947-1996)
Billy Strayhorn (1899-1974)
Tower of Power
Tower of Power
This recital is presented under the direction of Professor Ernie Nunez in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the M.M. in Performance.
ARTIST
Ian Enderson has been a dedicated bass player for 35 years, cultivating a versatile musical voice across the double bass and both fretted and fretless bass guitars. Throughout his career, Ian has drawn inspiration from a wide array of bassists, most notably the legendary Jaco Pastorius and the structural mastery of J. S. Bach. Ian earned his Associate's degree from Riverside Community College in 2020 before transferring to California Baptist University to complete his Bachelor's degree in Music Education. He currently
serves as an elementary music teacher with the Corona-Norco Unified School District and is a candidate for the Master of Music in Performance at CBU.
COLLABORATIVE ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
ENSEMBLE
Henry Rodriguez Drums
Ricky Casioce – Alto Saxophone
Randy Plummer – Tenor Saxophone
Ayden Gomez – Vocals
Robert Ollech – Vibes and Congas
Dr. Jennifer Cruz is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Collaborative Arts at CBU. A versatile collaborator across campus, she serves as stae pianist for SoPA student recitals, juries, Camerata, and faculty showcases. An international performer and clinician, she holds degrees from Eastman and a DMA from USC, and is dedicated to mentoring students toward sustainable, meaningful musical careers.
Natalie Hushaw – Baritone Saxophone
Rey Sandoval – Alto Saxophone
Luke Hamilton – Keys
Angel Cancelado – Guitar
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I praise Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. I am so grateful for the spiritual home and community I have found at Mountain View Baptist in Calimesa, California. Soli Deo Gloria. I am deeply thankful to the faculty at the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music, Dr. Gene Moon, Professor Ruth Noemy Wheeler, and Professor Dan St. Marseille and Nestor Nunez. Special thanks to Dr. Jennifer Cruz for her collaborative artistry. I am also grateful to Randy Plummer, Rey Sandoval, Natalie Hushaw, Angel Cancelado, Ayden Gomez, Robert Ollech, Luke Hamilton, and Henry Rodriguez for sharing their talent. All my love to my children Lily and Oz, my mother-in-law Jody English, and our whole family including our little dogs Fred and Bernie. To my beautiful wife, Summer Enderson: I am deeply in love with you, and I thank you for your endless support. We made it! Halleluiah!