"Titan Voices & Singing Titans" program

Titan Voices & Singing Titans Robert Istad & Christopher Peterson, conductors May 10, 2023

Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton Amir H. Dabirian, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Interim) Alexander Porter, Vice President, Administration and Finance/CFO David Forgues, Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Rommel Hidalgo, Vice President, Information Technology Tonantzin Oseguera, Vice President, Student Affairs Gregory J. Saks, Vice President, University Advancement

Arnold Holland, EdD, Dean Dave Mickey, Associate Dean Bonnie Li Victorino, Academic Resource Manager Christopher Johnson, Budget Coordinator Heather Guzman, Assistant to the Deans Visual Arts Special Projects, Jade Jewett Dr. Randall Goldberg, Director, School of Music Dr. James Hussar, Chair, Department of Visual Arts Jamie Tucker, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Jennifer Frias, Director, Nicholas & Lee Begovich Gallery John Spiak, Director, Grand Central Art Center - Santa Ana Ann Steichen, Director of Development Erika Ochoa, Support Group Coordinator Julie Bussell, Director, Marketing & Patron Services Stephanie Tancredi, Box Office Manager Heather Richards-Siddons Marketing & Communications Specialist Alvin Chiu, Graphic Designer Jason Pano, Social Media Strategist

Greetings from the College of the Arts! It’s so good to have you back, and we have an exceptional spring season planned for you. With programming ranging from groundbreaking theatre productions to World-Premiere concerts, our spring offerings seem to shine a bit brighter this semester. On January 28, we kicked things off with the Visual Arts Modernization Project Preview Event and groundbreaking ceremony. More than 100 invited guests joined us for a sneak peek of the project as they engaged with some of the latest technology-driven art tools, experienced AR/VR project demonstrations by visual arts students, and viewed scale models of the complex.

When completed, this renovation will transform our campus and community, positioning CSUF’s visual arts program – the largest in the Cal State system – as a leader in cutting-edge art education and practice within the CSUs. Follow our progress and join us on this extraordinary journey at art.fullerton.edu/vamod.

This season’s fresh slate of visual arts exhibitions and performing arts concerts and productions are sure to keep you coming back to campus! Beginning February 18, Begovich Gallery presents the exhibition “Figures, Poses, and Glances: The Coded Illustrations of J.C Leyendecker,” at MUZEO Museum & Cultural Center, exploring the coded depictions of queer culture in the eradefining images of this early twentieth-century American illustrator. The School of Music honors Black History Month with a performance of “Symphony No. 1 in E minor” by composer Florence Price – the first Black female composer to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra. In Theatre, Maria Cominis’ “Women of Zalongo” weaves together the experiences of four generations of Greek women into a story of resilience, struggle, and survival. And in May, our student dancers and choreographers collaborate in rhythmic, expressive movement as “Spring Dance Theatre” returns to the Little Theatre.

Our diverse programming mirrors the diversity of the College of the Arts and is a testament to the values we hold. We embrace the possibility inherent in each of our students and celebrate their successes alongside them on their path to becoming future artists, educators, performers, and arts professionals. As patrons, donors, friends, and family, I know you also champion their success.

Demonstrate your commitment to the future of the arts by supporting the Dean’s Fund for Excellence at any level. Donate today at arts.fullerton.edu/giving.

I invite you to visit to campus our again for another performance, or to check out our progress as the Visual Arts Modernization Project moves into the next phase of construction. You may have even seen the walls of one of our new buildings going up along State College Blvd! Whatever brings you here, welcome. We are so proud to show you all that the College of the Arts at Cal State Fullerton has to offer.

Arnold Holland, Ed.D.

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

FULL-TIME FACULTY Conducting

Kimo Furumoto - instrumental Dr. Robert Istad - choral Dr. Dustin Barr - instrumental

Jazz and Commercial Music

Bill Cunliffe* - jazz piano; arranging; Fullerton Jazz Orchestra, Fullerton Big Band and combo director Rodolfo Zuniga - jazz studies, jazz percussion, and music techology; Fullerton Chamber Jazz Ensemble director

Piano, Organ, Piano Pedagogy Ning An - piano Bill Cunliffe - jazz piano Alison Edwards* - piano, piano pedagogy, class piano Dr. Robert Watson - piano

Music Education, Teacher Training, and Teaching Credential Dr. Christopher Peterson - choral Dr. Dennis Siebenaler* - general Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore - instrumental

Music in General Education Dr. John Koegel* Dr. Katherine Reed

Music History and LIterature Dr. John Koegel - musicology Dr. Katherine Reed - musicology

Strings

Kimo Furumoto - Director of Orchestra Studies 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. Mark Goodrich* - voice, academic voice courses Dr. Robert Istad - Director of Choral Studies and University Singers Dr. Kerry Jennings - Director of Opera Dr. Christopher Peterson - CSUF Concert Choir and Singing Titans conductor Patricia Prunty - voice, academic voice courses

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 Symphonic Winds conductor

SCHOOL OF MUSIC STAFF Michael August - Production Manager Eric Dries - Music Librarian William Lemley - Audio Technician Jeff Lewis - Audio Engineer Chris Searight - Music Instrumental Services Paul Shirts - Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Williams - Business Manager Sue Winston - Office Coordinator * denotes Area Coordinator facebook.com/CSUFMusic twitter.com/CSUFMusic instagram.com/CSUFMusic soundcloud.com/csufmusic

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PROGRAM SINGING TITANS Christopher Peterson, conductor Rebecca Knauer, graduate assistant conductor David Bergstedt, collaborative accompanist Shout for Joy................................................................................................. Dan Davison (b. 1956) Nachtviolen (Evening Violets).................................................................... Franz Schubert (1797–1828) Exsultate justi in Domino...............................................................................Brant Adams (b. 1955) There is a Lady Sweet and Kind...................................................................Patti Drennan O Captain! My Captain!.................................................................................. John Leavitt

Justin Senneff, baritone soloist

Lunar Lullaby............................................................................................ Jacob Narverud (b. 1986) Hooked on a Feeling...................................................................................... Mark James arr. John Nichols That Lonesome Road....................................................................................James Taylor arr. Simon Carrington

Orion Bahena, tenor soloist

An Old-Fashioned Song....................................................................Douglas & Bernstein arr. Christopher W. Peterson

*****INTERMISSION*****

VIEW PROGRAM NOTES: music.fullerton.edu/programnotes

PROGRAM TITAN VOICES Kim Nason, conductor Zachary Lindquist, graduate assistant conductor Mark Salters, collaborative accompanist “Home” Our theme for tonight is “Home.” We have enjoyed exploring our cultural and spiritual homes through music this semester, and we are excited to share them with you. We’ll take you to Malaysia, Mexico, and Korea. We’ll sing about faith as a foundational home in Hebrew and Latin, and then we will explore home as it relates to relationships and family—even family that has passed on. We invite you to experience happy memories of home as you listen.

Look Out Above.........................................................................................Jocelyn Hagen

SSAA arrangement commissioned by Titan Voices, CSUF Rebecca De Cuir, Alexis Farah, soloists

Pueblito, mi Pueblo................................................................................ Carlos Gustavino

Aurora Martinez, soloist

Ikan Kekek..................................................................................... Traditional Malay Song arr. Yu Hang Tan

Kaitlin Chheng, Sydney Tagaro, soloists

Arirang...................................................................................................Traditional Korean arr. Hyo-Won Woo

Descant: Kate Bowles, Aurora Martinez, Agnes Wang Gabi Guzman and John Sunderman, percussion Zachary Lindquist, graduate assistant conductor

Salve Regina.............................................................................................. Carlos Cordero

Zachary Lindquist, graduate assistant conductor

L’dor Vador............................................................................................... Meir Finkelstein arr. Rebecca Thompson I am the Wind........................................................................................ Elaine Hagenberg Dance in the Graveyards.......................................................... Ian Holljes and Eric Holljes arr. Lorna Katz

Commissioned for SSAA voicing by Titan Voices, CSUF Kaitlin Chheng, Alexis Farah, Sydney Tagaro, Quintessa Wedell, soloists Gabi Guzman and John Sunderman, percussion

TITAN VOICES Soprano 1

Alto 1

Soprano 2

Alto 2

Kate Bowles Brigit Colwell Chrisine De la Cruz Grace Dempster Kaitlyn Gooding Dana Hernandez Aurora Martinez Emily Nguyen Rey Riney Angelina Tran Quintessa Wedell*

Kaitlin Chheng* Odila Dimas Greggi Giron Caroline Harrington Andrea Hsieh Audrey Jiang Ariel Qian Sydney Tagarao Leslie Velasquez Agnes Wang Jing Wang

Gabby Carreon Veronica Chapman Frances Eggleston Jenny Kim Natasha Martinez Thuy Anh Pham Michael Pradels Ellie Ransdell Kathleen Santos Sarah Turner* Rachel Williams

Natalie Brunjes Rebecca De Cuir Alexis Farah* Laura Garcia Caitlin Laney Maya Law Kazmie Mineros Natalie Saucedo Samantha Valadez *Section Leader

SINGING TITANS Tenor 1

Hart Chen Hector Esteva Angus Feath Rebekah Knauer Tung Tran

Tenor 2

Peter Alunan Orion Bahena Rene Huacuja RJ Jones Michael Vargas Haosen Wang Gavin Wilmoth

Baritone

Brian Edwards Jason Magallanes Freddy Magdaleno Gonzalez Ian Marquez Kennedy Montoya Daniel Sotelo Villarreal

Bass

Mason Jennings David Jimenez Issac Lopez Joseph Martinez Justin Senneff Aiden Vu

ABOUT THE CONDUCTORS

KIM NASON

Kim Nason is the director of the Cal State Fullerton Titan Voices. She began directing choirs at the age of 15, and has had the opportunity to work with singers from 5 years old to 80. She recently retired from her 32-year career as a K-8 music teacher with the Capistrano Unified School District. She served as a mentor teacher, director of honor choirs, and frequent presenter at conferences. In 2022, she received the Irene Schoepfle award for lifetime service in music education from the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators.

Nason is also the Director of Traditional Music at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church in Rancho Santa Margarita, and has directed the adult and children’s choirs for over 30 years. She is the former Resources and Repertoire Chair for Children’s and Youth Choirs for the California Choral Directors Association (CCDA).

Nason received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from USC, and her Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Cal State Fullerton. She sings with the Pacific Chorale.

CHRISTOPHER PETERSON

Christopher Peterson is a teacher, conductor, choral clinician, author, editor, and choral arranger of music and books published in the United States and around the world. In his over thirty years as a music educator he has taught in elementary, middle school, high school, church, community, festival, and collegiate settings.

He earned the Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Southern Maine in choral and instrumental music education and taught music for nine years in the public schools of Maine. He earned the Master of Music in Choral Conducting degree at the University of Maine, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education and Choral Conducting at Florida State University.

At CSUF Peterson trains and mentors undergraduate and graduate choral music educators and conductors and directs the Concert Choir and the Singing Titans Chorus. In May of 2019 he was honored as the University-wide recipient of the CSUF Carol Barnes Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has served as State Choral Representative and Southern Section President for the California Music Educators Association (CMEA), as well as the Western Division Representative for the National Association for Music Education’s (NAfME) Council for Choral Education. He has also served the California Choral Directors Association in various offices, including CCDA President since 2021. His collegiate textbook “RESONANCE: The ART of the Choral Music Educator” is published by Pavane and is being used across the United States to train future choral music teachers and conductors.

Peterson has been invited to teach, judge, and conduct choirs in more than thirty US states, five Canadian Provinces, and nine countries including China, England, Sweden, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Holland, and has conducted All-State Choirs across the nation including Maine, North Carolina, Oregon, Wisconsin, and California. He also holds the position of Director of Music at Irvine United Congregational Church in Irvine, CA. His “hobby” for many decades has been enjoying singing barbershop harmony, and he is a BHS District Quartet Champion baritone, a top-5 medalist chorus director, and a four-time gold medalist with the Masters of Harmony, nine-time International Men’s Chorus Champions of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS | SPRING 2023 Salzburg Guitar Trio Wed., Feb. 8, 2023 • Recital Hall Mikhail Korzhev, piano Fri., Feb. 10, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Figures, Poses, and Glances: The Coded Illustrations of J.C. Leyendecker Sat., Feb. 18–April 9, 2023 MUZEO Museum & Cultural Center Organized by CSUF’s Begovich Gallery Rodolfo Zùñiga Trio, feat. Bill Cunliffe and Derek Oles Fri., Feb. 24, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall University Symphony Orchestra Sun., Feb. 26, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Fefu and Her Friends April 7–16, 2023 • CSUF Alumni House Brightwork newmusic trio

Part of the 22nd Annual New Music Series, “Out of Doors”

Wed., April 5, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Dogfight April 21–May 6, 2023 • Young Theatre Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble & Fullerton Latin Ensemble Fri., April 21, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Jazz Singers Sat., April 22, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

HEX & CSUF New Music Ensemble

CSUF Symphonic Winds Sun., April 23, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Tues., Feb. 28, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Cello Choir Fri., April 28, 2023 • Recital Hall

CSUF Faculty Jazz Band Wed., Mar. 1, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

CSUF Violin Studio with Hal Grossman, violin Fri., April 28, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Angela Cheng, piano Thurs., Mar. 2, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

University Band Wed., May 3, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Women of Zalongo March 3–12, 2023 • Young Theatre

Spring Dance Theatre May 4–11, 2023 • Little Theatre

The Belle’s Stratagem March 10–25, 2023 • Hallberg Theatre

Fullerton Jazz Orchestra Fri., May 5, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

16th Annual Collage Concert Sat., Mar. 11, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

University Wind Symphony Sat., May 6, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Ya Fei Chuang, piano Wed., Mar. 15, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Titan Voices & Singing Titans Wed., May 10, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

University Singers & Concert Choir Sat., Mar. 18, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Chorus Sat., May 13, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Part of the 22nd Annual New Music Series, “Out of Doors”

Carolyn True, piano Wed., Mar. 22, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Kurt Weill’s Street Scene A College of the Arts Opera

March 24–April 8, 2023 • Little Theatre Fullerton Jazz Orchestra & Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble Fri., Mar. 24, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

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DONOR APPLAUSE The College of the Arts extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following patrons who have supported our students and programs this past year through a generous gift of $1,000 or more to the College, the School of Music, Department of Theatre & Dance, and/or the Department of Visual Arts.**

$1,000,000 + Anonymous $100,000+ Darryl Curran The Andy Warhol Foundation $25,000+ Alliance for the Performing Arts Anonymous Lee C. Begovich Johnny Carson Foundation Leo Freedman Foundation Robin & Steve Kalota Music Associates Frank and John Olsen $10,000+ Art Alliance Affordable Housing Access Inc. The Blackbaud Giving Fund Marilyn D. Carlson Dwight Richard Odle Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Ellen and Bill Groves Marianne Kreter Eleanore & James L. Monroe Dr. Katherine S. Powers & Håkan O. Rosengren Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Sue & Dr. Edward A. Sullivan $5,000+ Robin de la Llata Aime & Jack Aime Drs. Voiza and Joseph Arnold Dana M. Carrera* Steven Caulk Dr. Marc R. Dickey Susan & Richard Dolnick Desiree Engel Friends of Jazz Leslie & Greg Garman MaryLouise & Ed Hlavac

Morningside of Fullerton Norma Morris Jill Kurti Norman Orange County Community Foundation Terri & Bob Niccum $1,000+ Judy L. Atwell Betsy & Eric Azariah Dottie & Nick Batinich Lucina & John Brennan Janet & Allen Bridgford Irene Chinn Stephen W. Collier & Joann Driggers William S. Cornyn CEC Artslink D. Barry Schmitt Revocable Trust Lucetta A. Dunn Shawna & Greg Ellis Dr. Anne Fingal Evelyn K. Francuz Fullerton Families and Friends Marsha Gallavan Jacquelyn Garrabrant Annette L. & Leon J. Gilbert Renee & John Gillespie Susan-Ellen Gilmont Dr. Mark J. Goodrich Dr. Margaret F. Gordon Theresa Harvey James L. Henriques Dr. Robert Istad Michelle Jordan Gladys M. Kares Gwendolyn & Carlos C. Leija Juliette Lunger John M. Martelli & Paul Coluzzi Karen & George Mast Thelma & Earl Mellott Sylvia Megerdichian Mary E. Moore Patricia & Carl Miller Betty Murphy Ann & Douglas Myles Yoshino & Ujinobu Niwa

Debra L. Noble L. Palin Kerry & John Phelps The Presser Foundation Deanna & Arie Passchier Sheila Pinkle Sharon & Dr. Anil K. Puri Mary & Jerry R. Reinhart Renaissance Charitable Foundation Nancy & Robert Rennie Christine Rhoades Sandra & David Rhone Dr. Stephen M. Rochford Ann & Thad Sandford D. Barry Schmitt Louise P. Shamblen Martha Shaver Ingrid R. Shutkin Lorena L. Sikorski Carol Smith Sparkman Janet L. Smith Dodo V. Standring Robert Van Sternberg Douglas Stewart Verne Wagner Dr. Sean E. Walker Debra Winters Richard Wulff YourCause, LLC

Very special care has been given to the preparation of this donor listing.

Please contact Ann Steichen at (657) 278-7124 with questions or concerns. **Gifts received from July 1, 2021 through September 2022

*deceased

ONTIVEROS SOCIETY The Ontiveros Society includes individuals who have provided a gift for Cal State Fullerton through their estate plan. Our deep appreciation is extended 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 DWIGHT RICHARD ODLE* SHERRY & DR. GORDON PAINE DR. JUNE POLLAK & MR. GEORGE POLLAK*

DR. STEPHEN M. ROCHFORD 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*

*deceased

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VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUPS 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

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

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 Kerry & John Phelps Mary & Jerry Reinhart

Ann & Thad Sandford Dodo V. Standring Carolyn & Tom Toby John Van Wey

MORE INFORMATION: Erika Ochoa • 657-278-8683 There are many ways to support the College of the Arts, the School of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, and Department of Visual Arts

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