"Cello Choir" program

6pm • April 25, 2025 • Recital Hall

C AL STAT E FULLER TON

C S U F S C H O O L O F M US IC

RONALD S. ROCHON President, California State University, Fullerton

DR. RANDALL GOLDBERG Director, School of Music

AMIR H. DABIRIAN Provost and VP for Academic Affairs

KIMO FURUMOTO Assistant Director, School of Music

ARNOLD HOLLAND, EDD Dean, College of the Arts

BONGSHIN KO Assistant Director, School of Music

SCHOOL OF M U S I C F U L L-TI M E FAC U LT Y A N D S TA F F FACULT Y CONDUCTING Kimo Furumoto instrumental Dr. Robert Istad choral Dr. Christopher Peterson choral Dr. Dustin Barr instrumental JAZZ AND COMMERCIAL MUSIC Bill Cunliffe* jazz piano; arranging; Fullerton Jazz Orchestra, Fullerton Big Band and combo director Rodolfo Zuñiga jazz studies, jazz percussion, and music techology; Fullerton Chamber Jazz Ensemble director PIANO, ORGAN, PIANO PEDAGOGY Bill Cunliffe jazz piano Alison Edwards* piano, piano pedagogy, class piano Myong-Joo Lee piano Dr. Robert Watson piano MUSIC EDUCATION, TEACHER TRAINING, AND TEACHING CREDENTIAL Dr. Christopher Peterson choral Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore* instrumental MUSIC IN GENERAL EDUCATION Dr. John Koegel* Dr. Katherine Reed MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE Dr. Vivianne Asturizaga musicology Dr. John Koegel* musicology Dr. Katherine Powers musicology Dr. Katherine Reed musicology

STRINGS Kimo Furumoto Director of Orchestra Studies and University Symphony Orchestra conductor 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. Robert Istad Director of Choral Studies and University Singers conductor Dr. Kerry Jennings* Director of Opera Dr. Christopher Peterson CSUF Concert Choir and Singing Titans conductor Dr. Joni Y. Prado voice, academic voice courses Dr. Bri’Ann Wright general education WOODWINDS, BRASS, AND PERCUSSION Dr. Dustin Barr Director of Wind Band Studies, University Wind Symphony, University Band Jean Ferrandis flute Sycil Mathai* trumpet Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore University Symphonic Winds conductor S TA F F Michael August Production Manager Eric Dries Music Librarian Gretchen Estes-Parker Office Coordinator Will Lemley Audio Technician Jeff Lewis Audio Engineer Chris Searight Musical Instrument Services Paul Shirts Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Williams Business Manager

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Welcome to the College of the Arts Spring 2025 Season. As we come together to enjoy incredible art, dance, music and theatre programming from across the college, I know we are all still reeling from the recent fires that tore through the communities of Altadena and Pacific Palisades. In many ways, we are all Angelenos and when our city breaks, we break. Many of our students, faculty, and staff are finding comfort in processing complex thoughts and emotions the only way we know how: through the arts. It is our calling and what ties us to our community. Through our programming, we hope to provide a bit of respite to all of you during this time of regrouping and rebuilding.

In the College of the Arts, every note, every movement, and every word spoken on stage brings opportunity for discovery and connection. Whether you are a fellow Titan, family member, or community supporter, we are thrilled to have you here. You are now part of something much larger than this single performance. You are joining a vibrant and diverse collective of artists and technicians working together to push the boundaries of their craft.

Spring 2025 brings us a season of fresh programming to challenge our perceptions and immerse us in new perspectives. Later this month, the School of Music presents “Hajar,” a contemporary opera synthesizing ancient Jewish and Islamic stories into a modern immigration tale. Theatre begins their season with “Significant Other,” a heartfelt tale of love and longing in 21st century New York City. If you haven’t yet seen our spectacular new gallery building, make time to see “Chris O’Leary: Gravity Well” – an exploration of the cosmic phenomena of gravitational waves using video, sound, and images. In May, our dancers and choreographers return to the intimate Hallberg Theatre in “Spring Dance Theatre: From All Sides,” where viewers will experience a variety of dance forms from every angle of the stage.

It takes more than just the emotional support of friends, family, professors, and mentors to enable students to take creative risks of expression. As a college, we remain committed to providing these aspiring arts professionals with scholarships, financial assistance, and the industry-ready equipment, facilities, and opportunities to further develop their skills outside the classroom. Our resolve is steadfast, but we need your continued support to sustain and expand our educational mission, ensuring our students have the tools necessary to succeed. Please consider a donation of any amount to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence today.

I thank you for being here, for your ongoing support, and for your conviction in the power of the arts. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary.

Sincerely,

Arnold Holland, EdD Dean, College of the Arts

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PROGRAM Hymnus, op. 57......................................Julius Klengel (1859-1933)

Andantino (from Rosamunde).............. Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Sevilla...................................................... Issac Albéniz (1860-1909) arr. Tritton Celli

Panis Angelicus.........................................César Frank (1822-1890) Scherzo Humoresque, .......................Sergei Prokofiev op. 12, no. 9 (1891-1953)

Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1............ Heitor Villa-Lobos Embolada (Introduction)

Performers:

Bongshin Ko Rebecca Chiu Ethan Gathe (viola) Chani Greaves Benjamin Her Jinny Im Gustavo Loya Edward Montalvo Ji Won Park Aaron Saldana Lynnette Silva Jieming Tang (violin) Julian Van Aalst Xiyan Yu

CELLO CHOIR CSUF’s Cello Choir, under the direction of its founder Bongshin Ko, boasts its wide repertoire in hands. Since 2001, members have performed at numerous musical events and venues including Carnegie Hall, United Nations (U.N.) Headquarters, and Kaufman Center in New York, Seoul Arts Center in S. Korea, Silva Centennial and Greenhouse Celebrations in NC, American String Teachers Association National Conference, Mozart Konzertacademie in Germany, Judge Judy’s Birthday Concert, Summit New York, Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, O.C. Performing Arts Center and Richard Nixon Museum and Library.

Alumni and current members have won and received scholarships from Heifetz Institute, Juilliard School, Peabody Institute, New England Conservatory, Michigan Honor Auditions, Grand Prize at American String Teachers Association LA Finals, Grand Prize at CSUF Concerto Competition, Norman Family cello, Bein & Fushi, Dr. C. Baker cello, Concert World, and numerous scholarships to international music festivals in Western Europe and Far East.

For participation or scholarship contributions, please contact Bongshin Ko, Cello Choir Director, at bko@fullerton.edu.

Greenhouse Cello Foundation The Greenhouse Cello Foundation, a nonprofit organization, was established in Beverly Hills, California, in 2008.

With Bongshin Ko as its president, it includes officers and a board of directors of distinguished musicians and educators from the United States, Europe, and Asia.

The Foundation’s mission is to discover and support

young talents, research and promote less-known cello music, pass on the legacy of the Casals and Greenhouse schools, and according to Bernard Greenhouse, “bring all cellists and cello lovers from around the world together.”

For contributions and donations please contact David Vigus, Secretary, at dvvigus@gmail.com

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Hailed by critics for her “most perfect playing” (Internet Cello Society) with “great warmth and beauty” (The STRAD), cellist Bongshin Ko has appeared worldwide as a soloist with such groups as Munich Chamber Players, Television and Radio Symphony of Moscow, the KBS Korean Broadcasting Symphony, Zagreb Philharmonic, and Central Broadcasting Symphony of China. In 1992 she was honored to be the first Korean artist to be invited to perform in China after the historic resumption of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, and has since been invited back annually.

Ko has collaborated with some of the world’s greatest artists including Mstislav Rostropovich, Bernard Greenhouse, Sir Georg Solti, Leonard Stein, Gunther Schuller, Semyon Bychkov and Valery Gergiev. In 1997 she appeared with the Korean Symphony at Seoul International Music Festival to give the Asian premiere of Bernard Rands’ Cello Concerto, composed and dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich in celebration of his 70th birthday. Other international music events and festivals welcomed her to Schleswig-Holstein festival, Kronberg Cello festival, Berlin Wall 10th anniversary concert, Rostropovich & Friends Concert (Germany), plus numerous others in France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Monaco, Croatia, USA, Korea, China, Japan, and Indonesia.

As a recipient of over 30 international prizes and awards, including the highest performance award in her native Korea and the Crossroad Award in the US for her “superior teaching,” she is on popular demand as a teacher as well as a performer around the globe. Serving as the President of Bernard Greenhouse Foundation as well as Cello Professor and Assistant Director at Cal State Univ. Fullerton School of Music, she performs tirelessly at major venues and concert halls throughout four continents.

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COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS | SPRING 2025 College of the Arts Galleries Exhibitions Vitae: A New Generation Chris O’Leary: Gravity Well Michelle Emami: Arcana Past Forward (Redux) Through May 17

University Symphony Orchestra with the Talich Quartet March 30 • Meng Concert Hall

Sergei Babayan, piano February 16 • Meng Concert Hall

Inna Faliks, piano April 8 • Meng Concert Hall

Sō Percussion* February 20 • Meng Concert Hall

Brightwork New Music and HEX Vocal Ensemble* April 9 • Meng Concert Hall

Hajar: Opera In Concert February 21 • Recital Hall University Symphony Orchestra feat. Music Associates’ Student Concerto/Aria Competition Winner February 23 • Meng Concert Hall

Talich Quartet March 28 • Meng Concert Hall

Ernest Salem, violin and Alison Edwards, piano April 13 • Meng Concert Hall Mozart’s The Magic Flute April 17–26 • Little Theatre

World Citizen Band with Fullerton Chamber Jazz Ensemble February 26 • Meng Concert Hall

Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble and Fullerton Latin Ensemble April 22 • Meng Concert Hall

Advanced Vocal Workshop with guest Michael Schütze, piano March 6 • Recital Hall

Cello Choir April 25 • Recital Hall

Significant Other March 6–15 • Hallberg Theatre

University Symphonic Winds April 27 • Meng Concert Hall

Collage: 18th Annual Benefit Concert Sponsored by Morningside March 8 • Meng Concert Hall

CSUF New Music Ensemble and CSUF Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble* April 30 • CPAC 119

Dr. Joni Prado, soprano & Dr. Kerry Jennings, tenor, with Michael Schütze, piano March 9 • Meng Concert Hall

University Band April 30 • Meng Concert Hall

Mela Quartet March 12 • Meng Concert Hall University Singers & Concert Choir March 15 • Meng Concert Hall Bill Cunliffe & Alison Edwards, duo piano March 16 • Meng Concert Hall Tuesday Matinée March 18 • Recital Hall Ralph Farris, viola, with CSUF Wind Symphony and Rodolfo Zuniga, percussion March 18 • Meng Concert Hall Spring Awakening March 20–29 • Young Theatre

Spring Dance Theatre May 1–10 • Little Theatre Fullerton Jazz Orchestra May 2 • Meng Concert Hall University Wind Symphony May 3 • Meng Concert Hall Jazz Singers May 5 • Meng Concert Hall Titan Voices & Singing Titans May 7 • Meng Concert Hall University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Chorus Gustav Mahler’s Ein deutsches Requiem May 10 • Meng Concert Hall

*Part of the 24th Annual New Music Series

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