"H.S. Honor Band & CSUF Wind Chamber Ensembles" program
CSUF Titan High School Honor Band and CSUF Bands Chamber Ensembles
Dustin Barr, conductor
Emma Johnson Miranda, graduate student conductor
Johnston Nguyen, graduate student conductor
Gregory X. Whitmore, conductor
John Hallberg, saxophone
8pm • Saturday, April 12, 2025 • Meng Concert Hall
RONALD S. ROCHON
President, California State University, Fullerton
AMIR H. DABIRIAN
Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
ARNOLD HOLLAND, EDD
Dean, College of the Arts
DR. RANDALL GOLDBERG Director, School of Music
KIMO FURUMOTO
Assistant Director, School of Music
BONGSHIN KO
Assistant Director, School of Music
SCHOOL OF MUSIC FULL-TIME FACULTY AND STAFF
FACULTY
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
STAFF
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
* denotes Area Coordinator
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
PROGRAM
CSUF University Wind Symphony Chamber Ensembles
City Girl Sentimentalism (2011) ...................................................Shuhei Tamura (b. 1986)
Emma Johnson Miranda, graduate student conductor
Dani Arditti, flute
Daniel Hernandez, clarinet
Monserrat Rodriguez, clarinet
Elijah Samuel, soprano saxophone
Kimberly Orozco, alto saxophone
Sam Tobilla, bari saxophone
Wilson Le, percussion
Galadriel Pokracki, percussion
Octet in B-Flat Major, op. 216, Mvt. One (1892)
Carl Reinecke (1824-1910)
Johnston Nguyen, graduate student conductor
Harold Boche Castro, flute
Stephanie Marquez, oboe
Jesus Santiago, clarinet
Ryan Nguyen, clarinet
Emma Johnson Miranda, bassoon
Nayalin Guzman, bassoon
Grant Laren, horn
Quintin Toma, horn
2025 CSUF Titan High School Honor Band
Boundless River (2020) ..................................................................
Frank Ticheli (b. 1958)
Gregory X. Whitmore, conductor
Our Cast Aways (2018) Julie Giroux (b. 1961)
Dustin Barr, conductor
Fantasia for Alto Saxophone (1983) .....................................
Claude T. Smith (1932-1987)
Gregory X. Whitmore, conductor
John Hallberg, saxophone soloist
The Magnificent Seven (1960/2006) ..................................... Elmer Bernstein (1922-2004) arr. Phillippe
Dustin Barr, conductor
Flute
2025 CSUF TITAN HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND
Christine Choi (flute/piccolo)
Anabelle Escobedo
Sebastian Linares (flute/piccolo)
Isabella Mbodwam
Viviana Raygoza
London Requena
Liliana Rios
Riley Roe
Tyson Vander Burgh
Makaleka VanDeCar
Oboe
Yami Barojas
Kade Paul Nguyen
Alejandro Torres
Julia Zhang
Clarinet
Lorin Camangian
Justin Faal
Priscilla Huerta
Xabrina Kroll
Adam Mazun
Cara McAloon
Lyla Pinedo
Jovanny Valora
Bass Clarinet
Carlos Cruz
Dominic Silva
Jasmine Xochitiotzi
Alto Saxophone
Jake Astillero
Hannah Doan
Christopher Frias-Torres
Stephanie Giron Gonzalez
Luis Granillo
Leonardo Lopez
Jenesie Melendez
Jayden Lee
Derick Ortega
Diego Reyes
Ricardo Parra
Amerie Sanchez
Tenor Saxophone
Abraham Lopez
Malanie Massoudi
Bari Saxophone
August Behnke
Lawrence Hogan
Michael Kendall
French Horn
Lawrence Aguila
Ray Avila
Austin Dominguez
Aylene Garcia
Christopher Garrido
Gilberto Ibarra
Lindavera Marquez
Felix Miranda, Jr.
Francis Samson
Mario Solano
Jude Vijay
Connor Williams
Trumpet
Jorge Alburez
Ella Arevalos
Ryan Choi
Juan Diaz
Aaron Espinoza
Maximo Franco
Franklin Huang
Timothy Kim
Nicolas Lo
Angel Orozco Jr.
Samuel
Rodriguez Mendoza
Alfonso Morales
Jose Sanchez
Katherine Van Boerum
Trombone
Jose Arevalo
Dylan Behm
Ethan Bumbalow
Adam Castillejo
Diego Gallardo
Damian Cano Gaona
Alyssa German
Jaden Jung
Edsel Maldonado
Gael Martinez
Parker Medvitz
Gwyn Renger
Ethan Sandoval
Jacob Sites
Henry Ruimin Zhao
Steven Yamamoto
Euphonium
Darlene Arias
Johan Cachola
Yosef (Violet) Dif
Liliana Lobo
Aiden Vides
Tuba
Anthony Bates
Kyle Hagerman
Andrew Hernandez
Ethan Kushnir
Andy Nguyen
Nicholas Peterson
Michael Yuan
Rafael Zamudio
Percussion
Julian Haughton
Fernando Lopez
Zhenghan (Kevin) Men
Jhiana Magalong
Lauren Sanchez
Isaiah Sum
Samantha Szucs
Jenell Zapata
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS & DIRECTORS
Adelanto High School (Adelanto, CA) - Brian Geary
Alta Loma HS (Alta Loma, CA) – Joe Calderon
Anaheim High School (Anaheim, CA) – Breysi Garci
Arcadia High School (Arcadia, CA) – Tom Plunkett
Beckman High School (Irvine, CA) – David Sussman
Bell High School (Bell, CA) – Ligia Chaves-Rasas
Cathedral City High School (Cathedral City, CA) – Matthew Howe
Centennial High School (Corona, CA) – Michael Gaughan
Chino High School (Chino, CA) – Flint Parrell
Colony High School (Ontario, CA) – Matt Matthews
Damien High School (La Verna, CA) – Jaime Magallon
Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Eastvale, CA) – Martin Rhees and Bill Fritz
Fallbrook High School (Fallbrook, CA) – Derek Lee
Fountain Valley High School (Fountain Valley, CA) – Jackson Lai
Hillcrest High School (Riverside, CA) – Kristen Matthews
Kaiser High School (Fontana, CA) – Roberto Ronquillo
La Quinta High School (La Quinta, CA) – Dr. Dave Jewett
Magnolia High School (Anaheim, CA) – Aaron Yim
Marina High School (Huntington Beach, CA) – John McGalligan
Martin Luther King High School (Riverside, CA) – Christopher Eldred
Murrieta Mesa High School (Murrieta, CA) – Patrick Doerr
Northview High School (Covina, CA) – Robin Gin
Ontario Christian High School (Ontario, CA) – Liza Zumvrunnen
Orange High School (Orange, CA) – Alexader Gellatly
Orange Vista High School (Perris, CA) – Joshua Boyd
Oxford Academy (Cypress, CA) – Dylan Harlan
Palmdale High School (Palmdale, CA) – Meenah Alam
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (Rolling Hills Estates, CA) – Kyle Zozobrado
Santa Fe High School (Santa Fe Springs, CA) – Terry Dawson
Santiago High School (Corona, CA) – Joe Dudek & Kevin McGee
Savanna High School (Anaheim, CA) – Fernando Penaloza
Sonora High School (La Habra, CA) – Jerome Diebolt
South Hills High School (West Covina, CA) – Mike Wooten
University High School (Irvine, CA) – Christine Maneewongwathana
Valencia High School (Placentia, CA) – Rudy Arevalos and Richard King
Valley High School (Santa Ana, CA) – Ammy Beltran and Joaquin Hernandez
Valley View High School (Ontario, CA) – Andrew Silva
Villa Park High School (Villa Park, CA) – Ed Corbett
Workman High School (City of Industry, CA) – Timothy McElearney
John Hallberg
John Hallberg, a native of Southern California, is a saxophone performer and educator currently based in Southern California. He has performed across the United States, Europe, and Asia in venues such as Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall, Segerstrom Hall, Mozart Concert Hall of Zuhai, McCormick Place, Bovard Auditorium, and at numerous university campuses around the world. He has performed under the batons of notable conductors such as H. Robert Reynolds, Frank Battisti, Ray Cramer, Carl St. Clair, Larry Rachleff, Richard Heidel, and John Carnahan.
Hallberg is currently on faculty at California State University-Fullerton, The Colburn School, and the Orange County School of the Arts. Additionally, he has previously taught applied saxophone at the University of Southern California. Many of his students have gone on to successfully audition into leading undergraduate, graduate, and teaching credential programs, as well as have gone on to successfully compete in North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) solo and chamber music competitions, Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) solo and chamber music competitions, and multiple California honor bands.
Hallberg is a frequent participant at saxophone festivals and music conventions. He regularly attends NASA conferences, World Saxophone Conferences, and is often invited as a guest artist to various saxophone events to teach and perform. During his time in Southern California, he can often be seen giving clinics, recitals, and concerts locally.
Hallberg has received accolades in a number of chamber and solo competitions, including MTNA and NASA competitions, The 6th International Adolphe Sax Saxophone Competition, and the 2014 American Protege International Woodwind and Brass Competition, where he received first prize.
Hallberg received a Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance with minors in Music Theory and Analysis, Music Technology, and Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California. He also holds a Master of Arts degree from The University of Iowa, and a Bachelor of Music degree from The Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University-Long Beach. In his free time, John enjoys cooking, playing chess, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Hallberg is a Yamaha Performing Artist and plays on Yamaha Saxophones exclusively.
ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR
Dustin Barr
Dustin Barr is the Director of Wind Studies and Associate Professor of Music at California State University, Fullerton, where he leads the university’s comprehensive band program. He conducts the acclaimed University Wind Symphony and University Band, oversees the graduate wind conducting program, and teaches courses in conducting and music education. Prior experiences include appointments as Assistant Director of Bands at Michigan State University, Director of Bands at Mt. San Antonio College, and Assistant Director of Bands at Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California. A leading pedagogue in the field of conducting, Barr collaborated with theatre director Jerald Schwiebert to integrate performance theory with various movement disciplines, pioneering innovative approaches to conducting instruction. Their co-authored book, Expressive Conducting: Movement and Performance Theory for Conductors (Routledge, 2018), has become an essential resource for conductors worldwide. His work in movement theory has resulted in invitations to present masterclasses and lectures throughout the USA and in Spain. Moreover, his research on Scandinavian chamber wind ensemble music resulted in published editions of Asger Lund Christiansen’s Octet, op. 43 and Svend Schultz’s Divertimento for Wind Octet
Barr’s accomplishments have garnered wide recognition, including winning Second Prize of the 2024 American Prize in Conducting and Second Prize of the 2024 American Prize in Collegiate Wind Band Performance. His leadership of the CSUF University Wind Symphony has resulted in prestigious performances at the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) conferences at both national (2019) and regional (2024) levels, as well as a headlining performance at the 2023 California All State Music Education Conference. The University Wind Symphony’s 2022 album, Effigy, is another noteworthy achievement. This album features the music of composer Brian Baumbusch and was the result of innovative musical practices and remote recording projects undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Barr’s direction, the ensemble also received Third Prize in the 2021 American Prize Ernst Bacon Award for the Performance of American Music.
Barr has guest conducted prominent ensembles, including the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, in addition to numerous collegiate bands across the country. Additionally, he has appeared as guest conductor of leading municipal bands in Valencia and Almería, Spain. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in conducting from the University of Michigan, and both Master and Bachelor of Music degrees from California State University, Fullerton. His principal mentors include Michael Haithcock and Mitchell Fennell.
Gregory X. Whitmore
Gregory X. Whitmore is Conductor of the University Symphonic Winds at California State University Fullerton (CSUF). In addition to this artistic responsibility, he is an Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education and serves as Area Coordinator of the CSUF Music Education Department. He is also in his 10th season as Music Director of the Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble, one of only a handful of youth wind ensembles connected to a group one professional symphony orchestra (Pacific Symphony) in the United States.
Whitmore’s previous appointments in higher education include tenure as Director of Bands at Irvine Valley College (Irvine, CA), Mt. San Antonio College (Walnut, CA), and College of the Desert (Palm Desert, CA). Prior to his work in higher education, he spent 13 years as Director of Bands at Cathedral City High School (Cathedral City, CA).
A proud Midwesterner and native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Whitmore earned his bachelor’s degree in instrumental music education from The University of Michigan School of Music, Theater and Dance. While a student at Michigan, he performed in the University of Michigan Symphony and Concert Bands; and led the University of Michigan Marching Band as “Michigan’s Man Up Front” - Drum Major - from 1999 to 2001 – becoming the second Black Drum Major in the history of the University of Michigan. Dr. Whitmore received his master’s degree in music with an emphasis in wind conducting from California State University Fullerton. He holds a master’s degree, and a doctorate in music and music education from Columbia University (Teachers College) in the city of New York.
A Second Place Winner of the 2017 American Prize in Conducting, Whitmore has conducted ensembles around the world in such notable concert venues as The Golden Hall of The Musikverein (Vienna), The Wiener Konzerthaus (Vienna), The MuTh (Vienna), Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (Costa Mesa), Symphony Hall (Chicago), The Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), Carnegie Hall (New York City), Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles), Meng Hall (Fullerton, California), Holy Trinity Church (Stratford, England), St. John’s Smith Square (London), Chateau Vaux le Vicomte (Paris), and Heidelberg Castle (Germany). Under his direction, the Cathedral City High School Symphony Band was selected to perform as the showcase ensemble during the 2008 California Band Directors Association Annual Convention. He is a conductor for the World Strides Honors Performance Series.
With a research interest in music educator values as operationalized into pedagogy, in addition to investigating the concert band as an artistic medium, Whitmore has presented research at music education symposia in the United States and abroad. He research has been published in Visions of Research in Music Education. He has been recognized in four editions of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and he has been included in the 2005/2006 Edition of the National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers. He was selected to represent the State of California by School Band and Orchestra Magazine in the 2008 edition of “50 Band Directors Who Make a Difference.”
Whitmore belongs to professional organizations that include College Band Directors National Association, Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity, Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society, The National Association for Music Education, Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association, and the California Music Educators Association.
Learn more about Dr. Whitmore at gwhitmore.com
ABOUT THE GRADUATE STUDENT CONDUCTORS
Emma Johnson Miranda
Emma Johnson Miranda is a conductor, musician, and educator who was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is currently a graduate student at California State University-Fullerton, studying instrumental conducting with Dr. Dustin Barr. Along with completing her degree in conducting, she is finishing her teaching credential under the guidance of Dr. Gregory Whitmore, all while playing bassoon in the University Wind Symphony and the University Symphony Orchestra.
After graduating from Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas, Miranda moved to Provo, UT to study conducting with Dr. Shawn Smith and bassoon with Dr. Christian Smith at Brigham Young University. Two of her most impactful experiences there were touring to Spain and Portugal with the BYU Wind Symphony in May 2023 and performing with the Philharmonic Orchestra for Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. She graduated from BYU in April 2023 with a BA in Music and a minor in Family Life and moved to Southern California immediately after to start her studies at California State University-Fullerton. Miranda’s husband, EJ Miranda, is a musician from Southern California and together they live in Los Angeles, CA where they spend their free time freelancing, attending concerts, and visiting Disneyland.
Johnston Nguyen
Johnston Nguyen is a passionate music educator, conductor, and oboist. He is currently pursuing the Master of Music degree at California State University, Fullerton, where he studies instrumental conducting with Dr. Dustin Barr and oboe with Dr. Rong-Huey Liu. Nguyen was the inaugural recipient of the Alan V. Stang, PhD Endowed Scholarship for Instrumental Wind Conducting. Most recently, he was selected as one of 14 fellows nationwide to participate in the 2024 Reynolds Conducting Institute as part of the 78th Midwest Clinic. Prior to graduate studies at CSUF, Nguyen was the Band Director at Palm Desert Charter Middle School in Palm Desert, CA, where he taught Marching Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Beginning Band, and Music Appreciation. At PDCMS, he successfully led students through numerous festivals, competitions, and community engagement events. In 2020, he co-presented with Dr. Marc Dickey on “Demystifying Oboe and Bassoon Octave Keys” at the Southern California Band and Orchestra Association Conference.
Nguyen completed his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, also at CSUF. As an undergraduate, he performed in the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, University Band, and Symphony Orchestra, as well as in various chamber ensembles. He also received the Willard and Virginia Dickey Instrumental Music Education Student Teacher Scholarship
April 27, 2025
May 3, 2025
University Symphonic Winds
Gregory X. Whitmore, conductor
University Wind Symphony Dustin Barr, conductor
$500,000 +
Mrs. Junko Klaus
$100,000-$499,999
Johnny Carson Foundation
$50,000-$99,999
CSU Northridge Foundation
Leo Freedman Foundation
Ms. Susan Hallman in Memory of Ernie Sweet ‘77
Mr. Matthew Scarpino & Ms. Karyn Hayter
Mr. Steve & Mrs. Robin Kalota
Dr. Sallie Mitchell*
Dr. Tedrow & Mrs. Susan Perkins
Mrs. Louise Shamblen
$25,000 - $49,999
Mr. Darryl Curran
Mrs. Lee C. Begovich
Mrs. Marilyn Carlson
Ms. Mary A. and Mr. Phil Lyons
Mr. Bob & Mrs. Terri Niccum
Mr. Ernest & Mrs. Donna Schroeder
Dr. Ed & Mrs. Sue Sullivan
$10,000-$24,999
Dr. Joseph & Dr. Voiza Arnold
Mr. John Aimé & Ms. Robin de la Llata Aimé
Dr. Marc Dickey
Mrs. Evelyn Francuz
Mr. Edward & Mrs. MaryLouise Hlavac
Ms. Kathleen Hougesen
Ms. Kathy Mangum
Mr. James & Mrs. Eleanore Monroe
Mrs. Norma Morris
Mr. John Brennan & Ms. Lucina Moses
$5,000-$9,999
Mr. Nick & Mrs. Dottie Batinich
Continuing Life LLC
Ms. Harriet Cornyn
Mr. William S. Cornyn
Dedicated 2 Learning
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Susan Dolnick
Ebell Club of Fullerton
Friends of Jazz, Inc.
Dr. Margaret Gordon
DONOR APPLAUSE
Mr. Norm & Mrs. SandyJohnson
Ms. Teri Kennady
Mrs. Jill Kurti Norman
Morningside of Fullerton
Mrs. Bettina Murphy
Mr. David Navarro
Dwight Richard Odle Foundation
Dr. Stephen Rochford, DMA
Southern California Arts Council
Swinerton Builders
Mr. Framroze & Mrs. Julie Virjee
$1,000-$4,999
Mr. John A. Alexander & Mr. Jason Francisco
Mrs. Judy Atwell
Mrs. Lois Austin
Mr. Tod Beckett-Frank
Ms. Karen Bell
Mr. John &
Ms. Shanon M. Fitzpatrick
Dr. Keith & Mrs. Renae Boyum
Mr. Allan & Mrs. Janet Bridgford
Mrs. Marion Brockett
Mr. James & Mrs. Diane Case
Mr. Stephen Collier & Ms. Joann Driggers
Mr. William H. Cunliffe, Jr.
D Barry Schmitt Trust
Ms. Jeannie Denholm
Mr. Gordon & Mrs. Lorra Dickinson
Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Stacey Duran
Mr. Greg & Mrs. Shawna Ellis
Ms. Judi Elterman
Dr. Anne Fingal
Fullerton Families & Friends Foundation
The Jane Deming Fund
Mrs. Marsha Gallavan
Mrs. Terie Garrabrant
Dr. Leon & Mrs. Annette Gilbert
Mrs. Janet M. Green
Mr. James Henriques
Mr. David &
Mrs. Margret Hoonsbeen
Mr. Mike Ibanez
Mr. Darren &
Mrs. Tatyana Jones
Ms. Michelle H. Jordan
Ms. Gladys Kares
Ronald L. Katz
*deceased
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Family Foundation
Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Masako Kawase
Mr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Gayle Kenan
Dr. Kristin Kleinjans & Mr. Anthony Dukes
Mrs. Shirley Laroff
Mr. Lynn & Mrs. Susan Lasswell
Mrs. Marilyn Little
Mr. Juan Lopez
Mr. Paul Coluzzi & Mr. John Martelli
Dr. George& Mrs. Karen Mast
Mrs. Thelma Mellott
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Mary Miguel
Mr. Carl Mrs. Patricia Miller
Stifel Nicolaus
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Mr. Colin Connor & Ms. Debra Noble
Dr. Arie & Mrs. Deanna Passchier
Mr. Jarrold Petraborg
Mr. John Phelps & Mrs. Kerry Laver-Phelps
Mr. Jim Plamondon
Mr. E. B. & Mrs. Linda Powell
Mr. Robert Rennie & Mrs. Nancy Rennie
Ms. Christine Rhoades
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Mrs. Rita Sardou
Mr. D. Schmitt
Mrs. Martha Shaver
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Ms. Barbara Kerth & Ms. Lorena Sikorski
Ms. Janet Smith
South Coast Repertory
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Mr. Robert & Mrs. Roberta Sperry
Mr. Douglas Stewart
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Liqi Tong
Viet Tide
Ms. Verne Wagner
Dr. Sean & Dr. Tina L. Walker
Dr. Robert & Mrs. Teri Watson
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Gifts received from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024
ONTIVEROS SOCIETY
The Ontiveros Society includes individuals who have provided a gift for Cal State Fullerton through their estate plan. We extend our deep appreciation 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
MR. BOB & MRS. TERRI NICCUM
DWIGHT RICHARD ODLE*
SHERRY & DR. GORDON PAINE
*deceased
DR. JUNE POLLAK
& MR. GEORGE POLLAK*
DR. STEPHEN M. ROCHFORD
MR. STAN MARK RYAN ‘75
MARY K. & WILLIAM SAMPSON
LORENA SIKORSKI
DOUGLAS G. STEWART
ANDREA J. & JEFFREY E. SWARD
RICHARD J. TAYLOR
VERNE WAGNER
RICHARD WULFF
DR. JAMES D. & DOTTIE YOUNG*
The College of the Arts Proudly Recognizes the 300+ Members of Our VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUPS
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
Dr. Margaret Faulwell Gordon
Susan Hallman
Norma Morris Richard Odle Estate
Kerry & John Phelps
Jeanie Stockwell Verne Wagner
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
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
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Mary & Jerry Reinhart
Ann & Thad Sandford
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Carolyn & Tom Toby
John Van Wey
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Many of these students face personal and financial challenges that prevent them from continuing their education. You can help! The Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides students in need with funding for immersive, off- and oncampus experiences that contribute to their academic success, including CSU Summer Arts, conferences, and study abroad programs.
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COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS
College of the Arts Galleries Exhibitions
Vitae: A New Generation
Chris O’Leary: Gravity Well
Michelle Emami: Arcana Past Forward (Redux) Through May 17
Sergei Babayan, piano
February 16 • Meng Concert Hall
Sō Percussion*
February 20 • 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
World Citizen Band with Fullerton Chamber Jazz Ensemble
February 26 • Meng Concert Hall
Advanced Vocal Workshop with guest Michael Schütze, piano
March 6 • Recital Hall
Significant Other March 6–15 • Hallberg Theatre
Collage: 18th Annual Benefit Concert Sponsored by Morningside
March 8 • Meng Concert Hall
Dr. Joni Prado, soprano & Dr. Kerry Jennings, tenor, with Michael Schütze, piano
March 9 • 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
Talich Quartet
March 28 • Meng Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra with the Talich Quartet
March 30 • Meng Concert Hall
Inna Faliks, piano
April 8 • Meng Concert Hall
Brightwork New Music and HEX Vocal Ensemble*
April 9 • 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
Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble and Fullerton Latin Ensemble
April 22 • Meng Concert Hall
Cello Choir
April 25 • Recital Hall
University Symphonic Winds
April 27 • Meng Concert Hall
CSUF New Music Ensemble and CSUF Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble*
April 30 • CPAC 119
University Band
April 30 • Meng Concert Hall
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
