A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPALS
Dear Friends and Families,
It is our privilege to welcome you to the 2024-2025 performance season at California School of the Arts –San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV)! We are delighted to have you join us for our eighth season of showstopping performances, concerts, events, and more, all showcasing the tireless work and dedication of our exceptionally talented students and faculty.
The inspiring devotion and passion of our CSArts-SGV community has not gone unnoticed. Our school is currently ranked the #1 Best Charter High School in California, the #3 Best Public High School in Los Angeles County, and the #4 Best High School for the Arts in America by Niche. CSArts-SGV also holds the title of Best Charter School in the San Gabriel Valley by Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News
We could not be more proud of the many successes of our students, teachers, and staff, and we are thrilled to see what else we can all accomplish together as a CSArts-SGV family this school year. It is our first year together as joint principals, and there are so many other firsts on this season’s horizon that we are excited to be a part of, including welcoming our very first group of sixth grade students to CSArts-SGV!
Sincerely,
Stephen Cook, D.M.A. Principal of Arts
Nicole Read Principal of Academics
Of course, all of these incredible accomplishments could not be achieved without the support of our community. We would like to express our gratitude to our 2024-2025 Season Sponsors, Edison International and Max H. Gluck Foundation, as well as to our Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, President’s Circle, Encore, and Family Action Network members. Their continued support, leadership, and vision help to shape the lives of our students each and every day. Additionally, we would like to express our appreciation to the Duarte Unified School District (DUSD), the DUSD Board of Education, and the City of Duarte Council Members, whose continued partnership is vital to the mission of CSArts-SGV.
Finally, we must honor our parents, alumni, administrators, faculty and staff, members of the local community, and most importantly, our student artists. Our students are the inspiration and driving force behind everything that we do.
We are thrilled to have you join us in celebrating another impressive performance season at CSArts-SGV. Sit back and enjoy as our students Shine Brightly!
WE PROVIDE AN UNPARALLELED ARTS AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION IN A CREATIVE, CHALLENGING, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO A DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THE ARTS, PREPARING THEM TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.
ACADEMICS +
Established in 2017, California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) offers a dynamic school culture that enables students to flourish as artists and scholars. The school currently serves a diverse student body of approximately 1,200 students in grades 6-12. Students in grades 6-8 receive their academic instruction through the Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) and their arts classes through the CSArts-SGV conservatory program. Beginning in grade 9, students attend classes full-time on the CSArts-SGV campus.
In addition to offering a challenging college-preparatory academic program that produces high-achieving, motivated scholars, CSArts-SGV provides aspiring young artists with the opportunity to refine their skills and flourish in one of 11 arts conservatories. Each year, students participate in more than 60 concerts, recitals, staged performances, and exhibitions at a variety of venues, providing students with the unique experience of entertaining and inspiring hundreds of audience members.
CSArts-SGV is a donation-dependent public charter school; no student is offered or denied admission based on financial capacity. The school’s rigorous academic education coupled with advanced arts training impacts many students, molding creative thinkers, leaders, artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
#5 BEST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS IN AMERICA
Niche, 2025
CSARTS WIND ENSEMBLE
Directed by Dr. Jules Pegram
K2: The Savage Mountain .................. Julie Giroux (b.1961)
Mysterium ................................ Talyn Reasin (b.2006)
World Premiere
Flute
Marall Tahanian*
Grace Botero
Catalina Tsao
Aycen Reyes
Maddie Tateosian
Clarinet
Eva Wolfe*
Jade Jimenez
Nikki Tateosian
Bass Clarinet
Talyn Reasin
Bassoon
Riley Rodriguez
Alto Saxophone
Sean Cullen*
Tinah Whitney
Jack Bovia
Tenor Saxophone
Miranda Gao*
Flynn Millstein
Logan Phillips
Baritone Saxophone
Christopher Rappaport
Trumpet
Sophia Altamirano*
Liam Platt
French Horn
Jose Segnini*
Caylee Rubio
Emmannuel
Rickards-Ruiz
Hayden Walenta
Trombone
Penelope Bergstrom*
Axel Arjunan
Tuba
Merilyn Delgado-Gameros
Percussion
Chase Timmons*
Ray Zhao
Raul Correa
Julien Fiore
Kai Chung
Jei Yonezawa
Castle Snider
Amos Dickinson
Cyrus Arrieta
Angelo Alvarez
*Denotes Principal
CSARTS PHILHARMONIC
Directed by Dr. Mathew Ward
Danzon No. 2 ..........................
Arturo Marquez (b. 1950)
Violin 1
Connor Hussain*
Chloe Filbeck^
Kevin Si
Donovan Umaguing
Micah Choi
Emma Stelzried
Violin 2
Scarlett Malekian*
Sophia Malekian**
Matthew Tang
Cordelia Rachbach
Azucena Almeda
Viola
Cyan Le*
Joshua Chae^
Cello
Noah Choi*
Santiago Haydel**
Elijah Tshing
Euna Lee
Mila Morales
Celine Zeng
Evan IM
Bass
Maui Ruiz
Mila Tambaoan
Lisa Perrusi
Silva de Paula
Flute
Marall Tahanian*
Grace Botero
Catalina Tsao
Clarinet
Eva Wolfe*
Jade Jimenez
Bassoon
Riley Rodriguez*
Oboe
Sean Cullen*
French Horn
Caylee Rubio*
Jose Segnini
Emmanuel
Rickards-Ruiz
Trumpet
Sophia Altamirano*
Trombone
Penelope Bergstrom*
Tuba
Merilyn Delgado-Gameros*
Percussion
Ray Zhao*
Angelo Alvarez
Raul Correa
*Denotes Principal
^Denotes Co-Principal
**Denotes Assistant Principal
CSARTS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Directed by Pat Malone
Multitasker ........................................
Low Tide ..........................................
Grebchestra .......................................
Ralph Hicks
Ralph Hicks
Benny Greb arr. Pat Malone
Personnel
Chase Timmons
Ray Zhao
Raul Correa
Julien Fiore
Kai Chung
Jei Yonezawa
Castle Snider
Amos Dickinson
Cyrus Arrieta
Angelo Alvarez
Shayne McKight
Jeff Bizon
Damien Capper
Charlie Bohlman
Noah Gomez
Kriss Kins
Ethan Mattern
Rocky Moran
Mason Wong
CSARTS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Directed by Tyler McGeough
Cold Duck Time ....................................
Eddie Harris
arr. Erik Morales
Save Your Love for Me .........................
Buddy Johnson
arr. Teryn Re
Moanin’ .........................................
Charles Mingus
arr. Sy Johnson
Alto
Sean Cullen*
Talyn Reasin
Tenor
Flynn Millstein*
Miranda Gao
Bari Sax
Christopher Rappaport
Trumpet
Jose Segnini*
Sophia Altamirano
Emmanuel
Rickards-Ruiz
Liam Platt
Trombone
Penelope Bergstrom*
Hayden Walenta
Axel Arjunan
Merilyn
Delgado-Gameros
Guitar
Zaire Franklin*
Aaron Matthews
Piano
Auden Wong*
Juan Gabriel Cabardo
Bass
Caylee Rubio
Drums
Santiago Haydel
Ray Zhao
Vocals
Maya Proulx
*Denotes Principal
PRODUCTION CREW
Production Coordinator / Stage Manager
Adam Roy*
Director of Production & Design and Production Manager
Adam Roy*
Sound Engineer
Skyler Garn*
Assistant Stage Managers
Abby O’Leary, Freya Hsu
Light Board Operator
Emmet Jennings
Deck Crew
Katie Kwan, Zea Moore, Logan O’Callan, Kaycee McReynolds
Audio Crew
Zoe Cox, Kevin Brizuela, Seri Kim
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FACULTY
Danny Anaya
Dr. Michael Beltran
Dr. Henry Chen
Skyler Garn
Eric Hirschhorn
Matt Hornbeck
Dr. Hyoung Kim
Scott Johnson
Pat Malone
Harry Ostrander
Dr. Jules Pegram
Dr. Sakura Tsai
John Urban
Dr. Ruby Wang
Dr. Mathew Ward
Dr. Micah Wright
Dr. Esther Yune
Nutrition?
BOARDS & PARTNERSHIPS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
GENEVIEVE SPINELLA, President
JOHN VAUGHAN, Secretary
MARCY ULRICH, Treasurer
FRANCISCO FIGUEROA
CAROL GREEN
RON GREEN
FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCY ULRICH, Co-Chair
CARRIE WALKER, Co-Chair
JEFFREY RUDERMAN, Vice Chair
DONALD FIFE, Treasurer
TAMI MORAN, Secretary
MICHELLE ALFONSO
JULIANNA EDWARDS
NICHOLE MCCLAM
CHRIS THAYER
KRISTI WAWRO
PARTNERSHIPS
AMDA College of the Performing Arts
ArtCenter College of Design
ArtNight Pasadena
Azusa Pacific University School of Music
Citrus College
City of Duarte
City of Hope
Descanso Gardens
Duarte Chamber of Commerce
Duarte Kiwanis Club
Duarte Rotary Club
Duarte Teen Center
Duarte Unified School District
Enchanted Dancewear
Grand Park LA
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Laguna College of Art and Design
Los Angeles College of Music
Los Angeles Opera
Monrovia Association of Fine Arts
MUSE/IQUE
Otis College of Art and Design
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Whittier College
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
The CSArts-SGV Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing financial support to the school.
Thank you to the following individuals who have generously contributed to the CSArts-SGV Foundation. All Foundation gifts and membership contributions provide invaluable support toward important schoolwide initiatives that directly benefit our talented students.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Encore is a social membership group that provides special engagement opportunities for our CSArts-SGV families. This close-knit community of parents enjoys exciting benefits and fun social events, all while supporting our incredible student artists.
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING 2024-2025 ENCORE MEMBERS:
Dan & Myleen Altruz
Familia Alvarez-Vázquez
The Arias-Torres Family
Rachelle & Mark Arredondo
Dahlia & Ken Bagnis
Kristin & John Baldrica
Miranda & Rhet Bear
The Bohlman Family
Dan & Nicole Boland
Tricia & Biff Butler
Jessica Cardenas
Rosemary Carrillo
The Cassell Family
Betsy Chapman & Russell Edge
Cintia & Onnie
The Cobian Family
Jen & Jeff Cohen
The Condron Family
The Cooper & Aranda Family
Rebecca & Hector Corona
Austin Davis
The Del Castillo Family
Audrey Espie
Holly & Marc Fantini
The James & Megan Finlay Family
The Fitzgibbons Family
The FitzRandolph Family
The Flores Ortiz Family
Alec Fredericks
The Galvez Family
The Glawe Hartman Family
Bridget Goodbody & Steve Suminski
The Gracia-Lopez Family
Mary Grant & Douglas Harvey
Stefani Greenwood & Serge Monkewitz
Duane & Christina Hardley
The Heintz Family
The Howe Family
The Ketkar Family
Sunny Kim
Erik & Aija Kins
Craig & Laura Kistner
Joshua & Mikell Klinman
The Kyllo Family
Meizi Lin & Justice Lam
The Loera Family
The Lopez-Wang Family
The Mavros-Petty Family
The Morris Family
The Nieberg Family
Nancy Noe
The Noonchesters
Optometry Offices of Dr. Nancy Wang, OD
Amy & Steven Potts
Pierce Powers
Maria Rappaport
The Recalde Family
The Regaert Family
Mary Reichert
The Rubio Family
Saenz de Maturana Family
Bronte & Federico Scarpellini
Sena Serna & Nick Lynch
The Silber Family
Vanessa Silberman & Joe Widman
The Sindelar Family
The Sparks Family
The Stokes Family
The Stratford Family
Teri and Jerred Sullivan
The Surfas Family
The Tallmon-Sandoval Family
The Timothy Husom Family
The Tubbs Family
The Ullerich Family
Roberto & Mariana Valdivia
The Vickrey Family
Carrie & Scott Walker
Catriona & Simon Waters
Williamson Family
Workforce Equity, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Zavala
List current as of September 27, 2024
RECOGNITION FAMILIES
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FAMILIES
Thank you to all of our CSArts-SGV families who have contributed this year to their Conservatory Funding Agreement (CFA) in support of their child’s arts conservatory experience. Your contributions specifically support conservatory salaries, facilities, equipment and supplies, performance opportunities, guest artist master teachers, and field trips.
CSArts-SGV families (CFA) experience. contributions conservatory performance opportunities, artist field
If you would like to make a contribution to the CSArts-SGV Foundation in support of our talented student artists, please visit sgv.csarts.net/Donate.
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Congratulations
C L A S S O F 2 0 2 5
T o m y t a l e n t e d b e s t f r i e n d s ,
T h a n k y o u f o r m a k i n g e v e r y m o m e n t a t C S A r t s a n
a b s o l u t e j o y . E a c h a n d e v e r y o n e o f y o u a r e s o
s p e c i a l t o m e a n d I a m b e y o n d t h a n k f u l t o h a v e
s p e n t m y h i g h s c h o o l y e a r s m a k i n g m e m o r i e s w i t h
y o u a l l . Y o u h a v e m a d e e v e r y l u n c h , c l a s s , l a t e
r e h e a r s a l , a n d s t r e s s f u l t i m e w o r t h i t ! ! I k n o w
w e ’ r e a l l g o i n g t o d o a m a z i n g t h i n g s a f t e r h i g h
s c h o o l a n d I ’ m s o e x c i t e d t o c h e e r f o r e v e r y o n e ,
n o m a t t e r h o w f a r a w a y w e g o . I ’ m h o n o r e d t o
s h a r e m y f i n a l C S A r t s c u r t a i n c a l l w i t h y o u !
Love, Grace Dominguez
