Univerity Singers/Concert Choir" program

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. 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

* denotes Area Coordinator

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Welcome to the College of the Arts 2024–2025 season – our first in three years where performing and visual arts programming will take place on one cohesive arts campus following the completion of the Visual Arts Modernization Project. We are thrilled you have joined us!

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To us, community engagement is more than just opening the doors of our performance and exhibition spaces and inviting you in; it’s about creating a space for dialogue through the work we share. This season, we are proud to bring you a slate of exhibitions, concerts, and performances that not only reflect our humanity but also have the power to transform how we see ourselves and others. In Theatre, “The Prom” opens the season with a joyful celebration of love and acceptance that follows teen Emma Nolan and her quest to attend the prom after she is disinvited for being gay. Will Emma get the prom she deserves? Next, Begovich Gallery presents four exhibitions to celebrate the public opening of Building G on November 2, including “Vitae: A New Generation” featuring CSUF visual arts alumni whose work explores self-discovery and issues of social justice.

The following week, the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra and University Symphony Orchestra, along with guest artists Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, perform in “Fullerton Pops!” Our award-winning choreographers and dancers take the stage in December for “Fall Dance Theatre,” a powerfully moving collection of performances in a variety of dance styles. And don’t forget everyone’s holiday concert favorite, “Deck the Hall at Cal State Fullerton!” on December 14 and 15.

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PROGRAM

Concert Choir

Christopher Peterson, conductor Rose Taylor, graduate assistant conductor Mark Salters, collaborative pianist Wild Forces..................................................................................Jake Runestad (b. 1986) O care selve ..............................................................Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) arr. Giacomo Mezzalira (b. 1959) Laudate Dominum................................................................Levente Gyöngyösi (b. 1975) Music of Stillness................................................................... Elaine Hagenberg (b. 1979) El Fiel Enamorado........................................................... Miguel Matamoros (1894-1971) arr. Miguel Astor (b. 1958) Rose Taylor, graduate assistant conductor Only in Sleep............................................................................. Ēriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977) Armand Padilla Nguyen, soloist Water Fountain...........................................................Nathan Brenner and Merrill Garbus arr. Kristopher Fulton

***** Intermission ***** University Singers

Robert Istad, conductor Bekka Knauer, graduate assistant conductor David Bergstedt, collaborative pianist Whoever You Are........................................................................... Jeffrey Derus (b. 1989) text by Jalaluddin Rumi Two Motets, op. 29, II. Schaffe in mir Gott....................... Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Jumalo..................................................................................... Laura Jekabsone (b. 1985) His Eye is on the Sparrow...................................................................arr. Zanaida Robles Jubilate Deo................................................................................ Hyowon Wood (b. 1974)

PROGRAM NOTES Oh dear woods, oh dear Happy freedom!

Wild Forces JAKE RUNESTAD Wild Forces, composed by Jake Runestad in 2015, is the second movement of a larger work called The Hope of Loving. This six movement work pulls poetry from Daniel Ladinsky’s Love Poems from God: Twelve Sacred Voices from the East and West. Wild Forces uses Ladinsky’s translation of a poem

by St. Francis of Assisi, the saint of animals and the environment. Runestad creates a liberating freedom through a driving rhythmic force for the heartbeat of the piece.

There are beautiful, wild forces within us.

Let them turn millstones inside filling bushels that reach to the sky.

-St. Francis of Assisi, trans. Daniel Ladinsky

O care selve LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, ARR. GIACOMO MEZZALIRA Though Beethoven is known mostly for his bombastic orchestral works, such as his symphonies, he also composed German Lieder for solo voice. He wrote O care selve in 1795 while he was working on his reputation as a composer and performer in Vienna. The simple but beautiful melody has been set

by Giacomo Mezzalira with the addition of modern harmonic style and the inclusion of a reworked piano accompaniment.

O care selve, o cara Felice libertà!

Qui, se un piacer si gode, Parte non v’ha la frode, Ma lo condisce a gara Amore e fedeltà.

O care selve, o cara Felice libertà!

Oh dear woods, oh dear Happy freedom!

Here, if a pleasure is enjoyed, There is no falsehood, But he becomes excited in a race to Love and fidelity.

Laudate Dominum LEVENTE GYÖNGYÖSI The Hungarian composer Levente Gyöngyösi is known for composing Treble chorus music.

This Laudate Dominum, composed for SATB, opens ambiguously before rushing into a rhythmic motive that keeps the entire piece together. He masterfully reworks thematic material to create entire new sections of music, depending on which text of the Laudate he is setting.

Laudate dominum in excelsis.

Laudate omnes angeli eius, Laudate omnes virtutes eius, Laudate eum, sol et luna, Laudate, omnes stellae lucentes.

Alleluia! Laudate dominum de caelis!

Praise the Lord in the highest.

Praise all his angels, Praise all his virtues Praise him, sun and moon, Praise, all shining stars.

Alleluia! Praise the Lord from heaven!

Music of Stillness ELAINE HAGENBERG Many composers enjoy setting Sarah Teasdales’ poetry to music. Elaine Hagenberg sets her famous poem, There will be rest. The title, Music of Stillness, focuses the listener on the theme that this piece personifies. She masterfully combines dynamic phrasing with a slow, tuneful harmonic progression that demands the listener to be at peace.

There will be rest, and sure stars shining Over the roof-tops crowned with snow, A reign of rest, serene forgetting, The music of stillness holy and low.

I will make this world of my devising Out of a dream in my lonely mind.

I shall find the crystal of peace, – above me Stars I shall find.

- Sara Teasdale

PROGRAM NOTES El Fiel Enamorado MIGUEL MATAMOROS, ARR. MIGUEL ASTOR Miguel Astor arranged this popular tune, originally composed by Miguel Matamoros and performed by his Trio Matamoros. This music group popularize the genre Son cubano, a style of song that combine Cuban and West African musical influences. El fiel enamorado, written in the Son cubano style, is a first-person narrative from a man who wants to be closer to his beloved.

Tan solo persiguiendo tu cariño.

Yo vivo desafiando el porvenir Y mientras tenga en mis venas sangre Te seguiré queriendo, te seguiré adorando Y serás para mi todo mi corazón Pica mi caballo, que está en la puerta, allá del camino real Quisiera, blanca paloma, subir a tu palomar Junto contigo volar, aunque a mí me parta un rayo Y se muera mi caballo que está en la puerta, ya del camino real Quisiera ser tu bohío, tu almohada y tu tocador Quisiera ser esa flor, que pronto vas a regar Y montarte en el caballo que está en la puerta, ya del camino real

I would like to be your hut, your pillow, and your dresser.

I would like to be that flower that you are about to water, And place you upon my horse that is at the door over there in the high road.

I would like to be the pin that you wear on your chest.

I would like to be the flower buds in your blooming rose bush, And place you upon my horse that is at the door over there in the high road.

Only in Sleep ĒRIKS EŠENVALDS The University of Louisville Collegiate Chorale and Cardinal Singers commissioned Only in Sleep in 2010. A soprano soloist begins the poem as the chorus accompanies her on a soft hum. Throughout the piece, the chorus sets the tone of a dream through a soft accompaniment as the soloist recollects their stories from childhood.

Only in sleep I see their faces, Children I played with when I was a child, Louise comes back with her brown hair braided, Annie with ringlets warm and wild.

Quisiera ser de tu pecho, el alfiler que te pones Quisiera ser los botones de tu frondoso rosal Y montarte en el caballo que está en la puerta, ya del camino real

Only in sleep Time is forgotten— What may have come to them, who can know?

Yet we played last night as long ago, And the dollhouse stood at the turn of the stair.

Only in pursuit of your affection I continue to challenge the future, And as long as I have blood in my veins I will continue to love you, I will continue to adore you, And all my heart will be for you.

The years had not sharpened their smooth round faces, I met their eyes and found them mild— Do they, too, dream of me, I wonder, And for them am I too a child?

Spur my horse that is at the door over there in the high road.

I would like, dove, to come up to your pigeon loft.

Fly together with you, even if a lightning bolt breaks me, And my horse be killed that is at the door over there in the high road.

-Sara Teasdale

Water Fountain NATHAN BRENNER AND MERRILL GARBUS, ARR. KRISTOPHER FULTON Experimental musician Merril Garbus wrote Water Fountain in 2013 with co-writer Nathan Brenner during a drought. Garbus was inspired to write this song as she considered what the world would be like without mutual

PROGRAM NOTES aid or social support. Her band, The Tuneyards, premiered the song. Fultun wrote this arrangement for the Vancouver Youth Choir, who premiered it at ACDA National in 2019.

No water in the water fountain No side on the sidewalk If you say Old Molly Hare, whatcha doin’ there?

Nothing much to do when you’re going nowhere Woohaw! Gotcha We’re gonna get the water from your house.

No water in the water fountain No wood in the woodstock And you say old Molly Hare Whatcha doin’ there?

Nothing much to do when you’re going nowhere Woohaw! Gotcha We’re gonna get the water from your house.

Nothing feels like dying like the drying of my skin and lawn Why do we just sit here while they watch us wither til we’re gone?

I can’t seem to feel it I can’t seem to feel I’ll kneel the cold steel You will ride the whip you’ll ride the crack No use in fighting back You’ll sledge the hammer if there’s no one else to take the flak I can’t seem to feel it I can’t seem to find it Your fist clenched my neck We’re neck and neck and neck…

No water in the water fountain No phone in the phone booth And you say old Molly Hare Whatcha doin’ there Jump back, jump back Daddy shot a bear Woohaw! Gotcha We’re gonna get the water from your house I saved up all my pennies and I gave them to this special guy When he had enough of them he bought himself a cherry pie He gave me a dollar A blood-soaked dollar I cannot get the spot out but It’s okay it still works in the store

Greasy man come and dig my well Life without your water is a burning hell Serve me up with your home-grown rice Anything make me look nice Se pou zanmi mwen, se pou zanmi mwen And the two-pound chicken tastes better with friends A two-pound chicken tastes better with two And I know where to find you so Listen to the words I said Let it sink into your head A vertigo round-and-round-and-round Now I’m in your bed How did I get ahead?

Whoop!

Thread your fingers through my hair Give me a dress Give me a dress I give a thing a caress Would-ja Listen to the words I say!

Sound like a floral bouquet A lyrical round-and-round Okay Take a picture it’ll last all day, Run your fingers through my hair Do it ‘til you disappear Gimme your head!

We’re gonna get the water from your house, your house.

Whoever You Are JEFFREY DERUS

text by Jalaluddin Rumi Jeffrey Derus is a nationally recognized composer, local music educator, and CSU Fullerton School of Music alum. His work I Will Go was the winning composition of the 2023 ACDA Brock Prize for Professional Composers. He is also a recipient of a Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico residency and a Britten-Pears and Holst Foundation residency in Aldeburgh, UK. The following notes were made by the composer himself.

Whoever You Are is a piece that answers a cry with a call. This is a call of internal activism.

We all want to do what we can to help others but often forget to help ourselves first. As a response to the first movement of Brahm’s Schaffer in mir, Gott, Rumi writes from the lens of a higher power, inviting the listener

PROGRAM NOTES to join the call of inner work, “Come, come, whoever you are.” Given the time in which we live, we focus heavily on outward notions of love and support for others. But if we focus on how to heal ourselves, we will hold space with such openness and compassion with a greater love that we have only dreamed of knowing. Rumi says, “Ours is not a procession of despair” but one of unconditional selflove. We can change the world by changing ourselves first. Whoever you are, you deserve the love you so freely give.”

Come, Come, Whoever You Are Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.

It doesn’t matter.

Ours is not a procession of despair.

Come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times Come, come Whoever you are.

Two Motets, op. 29, II. Schaffe in mir Gott JOHANNES BRAHMS Schaffe in mir, Gott is an undisputed gem of the choral music world. Written in the earlier stages of Brahms’ career, the German composer had just undergone a series of disappointing setbacks including poor reception of his self-performed first Piano Concerto, a failed engagement, and consternation in the musical ideologies and social circles of the time. One can imagine that this gentle text, asking for God’s comfort and sustenance, was in response to the turmoil of Brahms’ tumultuous life. The acappella work premiered in 1860, and the mastery of counterpoint is fully on display throughout a variety of compositional techniques, beginning with a tender homophonic setting of the first two stanzas of the Psalm 51 text. In stark contrast, the next section is a complex fugue, according the convoluted intricacies of human err with the desperate fear of being abandoned for one’s sins. After this emotional outburst, the next section returns to sweet simplicity, asking for peace. Finally, the joyful sustenance of God’s comfort realizes itself in another fugue, this time energetic and jubilant.

Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein rein Herz, und gib mir einen neuen, gewissen Geist.

Verwirf mich nicht von deinem Angesicht und nimm deinen heiligen Geist nicht von mir.

Tröste mich wieder mit deiner Hülfe, und der freudige Geist erhalte mich.

Create a pure heart within me, O God, and grant me a new and sure spirit.

Do not drive me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

Comfort me once again with your assistance, and sustain me with your joyful spirit.

Jumalo LAURA JEKABSONE Latvian composer Laura Jekabsone is the soprano and artistic director of famed a cappella group Latvian Voices. Her music has been performed internationally by ensembles such as The Real Group (Sweden), the Riga Cathedral Girls Choir Tiara (Latvia), Magi Ensemble (USA), and the Incantare Coro Femenino (Argentina). While her repertoire is often voiced for only treble singers, Jekabsone has instead arranged Jumalo featuring the bass section as narrators of this beloved folk tale. The title “Jumalo” has no direct English translation, but works as a popular refrain in folk songs that speak of prosperity, wealth, and fertility. This story features a newly prosperous young man who has just arrived home to the small village of Kurzeme. He boasts of his new horse, and the beautiful golden bridle he purchased in the big city of Riga. This particular folk tale speaks of a prosperous young man, who had successfully bartered a beautiful steed and golden bridle back to his small village. The percussion incorporated by both the drum and the choir depict the clop of the horses’ hooves, and the growing dynamics between the two sides of the choir represent the gossiping villagers speculating on the village boy’s new wealth.

Zirgs pie zirga rats pie rata Jumalo, jumalo Viss uz Rigu aizripoja Tie atvede Kurzeme Visuz rigus darguminus

PROGRAM NOTES “Kur tu nemi teva dals?

Tik razenu kumelinu.”

Riga pirku naudu devu Ar tiem zelta iemaukteim Pavadina galina rita zvaigzne ritinaj Horse to horse, wheel to wheel Jumalo, jumalo It all rolls to Riga They brought to Kurzeme All of Riga’s treasures

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Why should I feel discouraged?

Why should the shadows come?

Why should my heart be lonely And long for heav’n and home, When Jesus is my portion, A constant friend is He. His eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches me.

“Where did you get it, father’s son?

A colt this big.”

“In Riga I bought and gave money for those golden bridles at the end of the leash.”

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

I sing because I’m happy— I sing because I’m free— His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

His Eye is on the Sparrow ARR. ZANAIDA ROBLES

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

While many confuse His Eye is on the Sparrow for a spiritual, it is actually a hymn composed by Charles H. Gabriel, a 21st Century composer of thousands of American gospel tunes. The lyricist was his artistic contemporary Civilla D. Matin, a CanadianAmerican hymn-writer whose husband was a Baptist minister. Inspired by passages in both the Old Testament and New Testament, Martin crafted the text to focus on a mixture of verses in Psalms and Matthew. While already popular in American churches, the hymn gained national recognition from Broadway great Ethel Waters in the 1950 production of Carson McCuller’s The Member of the Wedding. Local California composer Dr. Zanaida Robles’ arrangement was published in 2005, while she was still a graduate student at CSU Northridge. It is inspired by her own experience as a young Black singer in church and her first Black choral educator Dr. Paul Smith. Robles states “The words “I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free” represent the joy and freedom I experienced being fully seen and heard by my teacher on a daily basis.”

Jubilate Deo HYOWON WOO

“Let not your heart be troubled.”

His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubt and fear.

Though by the path He leads me, but one step I may see:

Born in South Korea, composer Hyo-Won Woo is a director and teacher whose works are performed across the globe. Her signature compositional style marries Korean traditional music with Western contemporary choral music as seen in today’s performance of her Jubilate Deo. In the Catholic liturgy, “jubilate deo” is number 99 in the Latin Vulgate, with its direct translation found in Psalm 100.

Woo’s setting of this text is exuberant, integrating the “joyful noise” with Korean syllabic and phonic effects like “ta ttang” and “tu-ki tung.” Woo divides the text into two distinct sections, the opening and closing jubilate portion, and the penitent servite middle section. While the piece is bookended with a quick tempo and exciting rhythmic patterns, the slower middle portion is thoughtful and nuanced, offering the listener an opportunity to come before the Lord in humility and quietness before rejoicing once again.

Jubilate Deo omnis terra Servite Domino, in laetitia Introite in conspectu ejus in exsultatione.

Make a joyful noise to the Lord all ye lands Serve the Lord with gladness: Come before his presence with singing and exultation.

Program notes written by Rose Taylor and Bekka Knauer

CONCERT CHOIR Soprano 1 Kaitlin Chheng Hannah Park* Sara Preston Sarah Raber Rey Riney Gabby Roberts Peyton Slaven Hannah Weisman Soprano 2 Kate Bowles* Sarah Gediman Kaitlyn Gooding Tabetha Mora Sonya Ohan Nicole Rodriguez Rose Taylor Marissa Valenzuela Jing Wang

Alto 1 Elizabeth Butler Emily Hernandez Malila Hollow Emily Morley* Armand Padilla Nguyen Kelsey Rhebergen Abby Tyree Sidney Wu Alto 2 Alexis Farah* Annie Guzman Lindsey Lacanilao Madeline Miranda Marilyn Negron Jenna Scotese Korie Smith Veronica Torres Diaz Rachel Williams

Tenor 1 Anthony Alcain Hector Jake Esteva Vincent Navarro Justin Parron* Tung Tran Tenor II Peter Aluna Michael Eskovitz John Nguyen* Jack Nisbet Nathan Oelkers Adam Rooney Michael Vargas

Baritone Brenden Baxter Emerson Kimble Jason Magallanes Allan Morales Jeremy Peña-Barrios Mason Schoenfeld David Wickline Bass Derrick (Kro) DeAndrade Scott Freeman* Jack Kendig CJ Koehn Ben Reyes Justin Senneff* Chris Sun

UNIVERSIT Y SINGERS Soprano I Gabby Atkinson Erika Jackson* Amber Napoli Quintessa Wedell

Alto I Katelyn Cruz Martina Goldring Savana Thomas Melanie Whiter

Tenor I Aron Demarest Alan Garcia* Kenson Gomez Jeremy Lee*

Soprano II Alliah Anid Sophia Khurana Em Nguyen Rose Taylor*

Alto II Joy Dorko Bekka Knauer* Katelyn Pacpaco Sarah Turner

Tenor II Joshua Evans Steven McCann* Alexei Rehorn Bryce Rivera

Baritone Timothy Cervenka Adam Daruvala Gerrit Hoevers Adrian Rangel-Sanchez* Bass Bryson Huang Fernando Muñoz* Miles Rojo Mitchell Sampang

* Section Leader

ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR

Robert Istad Robert Istad is Director of Choral Studies at California State University, Fullerton and Artistic Director of Pacific Chorale. He regularly conducts and collaborates with Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra, Sony Classical Records, Yarlung Records, Berkshire Choral International, and Long Beach Symphony Orchestra. He and Pacific Chorale are featured on an album of Tarik O’Regan’s compositions on Yarlung Records and the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s live recording of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony on Deutsche Grammophon for which he won a GRAMMY Award for Best Choral Performance, on April 3, 2022.

Istad has prepared choruses for a number of America’s finest conductors and orchestras, including: Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Carl St.Clair and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, as well as conductors Esa– Pekka Salonen, Keith Lockhart, Nicholas McGegan, Vasilly Sinaisky, Sir Andrew Davis, Bramwell Tovey, John Williams, Eugene Kohn, Eric Whitacre, Giancarlo Guerrero, Marin Alsop, George Fenton, and Robert Moody. Istad is Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies at California State University, Fullerton.

He was recognized as CSUF’s 2016 Outstanding Professor of the Year. At CSU Fullerton, he conducts the University Singers, coordinates CSUF’s graduate choral conducting program, and teaches courses in conducting, performance practice and literature. Recently, he and the University Singers performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Andrea Bocelli, Kathleen Battle, recorded albums with Yarlung Records and with composer John Williams and Sony Classical.

Istad and his singers brought staged performances of David Lang’s little match girl passion throughout Spain in 2019. They performed a retrospective of Tarik O’Regan’s music for Distinguished Concerts International New York at Carnegie Hall in November 2015. They have performed at numerous regional and national ACDA conferences including the 2018 ACDA Western Division Conference and 2013 ACDA National Conference in Dallas, Texas. They also performed for the 2013 National Collegiate Choral Organization National Conference in Charleston, SC. Istad and the CSUF University Singers have performed all over the world, including a 2017 performance in Russia’s famous Glinka Cappella, a 2015 residency and performances in Paris, France, engagements at the 2012 Ottobeuren Festival of Music in Germany, the 2012 Eingen Festival of music in Germany, a 2010 performance for UNESCO in Pisa, Italy, and in 2008 at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary.

Istad received his Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, his Master of Music degree in choral conducting from California State University, Fullerton, and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral music at the University of Southern California. He studied conducting with William Dehning, John Alexander, and Jon Hurty. He serves on the Executive Board of Directors of Chorus America, and as Dean of Chorus America’s Conducting Academy, and is in demand as an adjudicator, guest conductor, speaker, and clinician throughout the nation.

ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR

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.

Peterson 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.

DONOR APPLAUSE $1,000,000 + Mr. Bob & Mrs. Terri Niccum Mr. Stan Mark Ryan ‘75 $500,000 + Mrs. Junko Klaus $50,000-$100,00 Mr. Ernest R. Sweet* Mr. Matthew Scarpino & Ms. Karyn Hayter Sallie Mitchell* Mrs. Louise P. Shamblen Johnny Carson Foundation Mr. Steve & Mrs. Robin Kalota $25,000 - $49,999 Mr. Darryl Curran Leo Freedman Foundation Mrs. Lee C. Begovich Dr. Ed & Mrs. Sue Sullivan $10,000-$24,999 Mr. John Aimé & Ms. Robin de la Llata Aimé Drs. Joseph & Voiza Arnold Mr. John J. Brennan & Ms. Lucina L. Moses Ms. Kathleen Hougesen Mr. Ernest & Mrs. Donna Schroeder Mr. James & Mrs. Eleanore Monroe Mrs. Marilyn D. Carlson $5,000-$9,999 Mr. Richard & Mrs. Susan Dolnick Mr. Framroze & Mrs. Julie Virjee Continuing Life LLC Southern California Arts Council Ebell Club of Fullerton

Mrs. Harriet Cornyn Mr. William Cornyn Ms. Teri Kennady Dwight Richard Odle Foundation Swinerton Builders Morningside of Fullerton Dr. Margaret Gordon Dr. Marc Dickey Mrs. Jill Kurti Norman Orange County Community Foundation Mr. Edward & Ms. MaryLouise Hlavac Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mrs. Norma Morris Mrs. Evelyn Francuz Friends of Jazz, Inc. $1,000-$4,999 Mrs. Marilyn Little Mr. Allan & Mrs. Janet Bridgford Dr. George & Mrs. Karen Mast Mrs. Thelma Mellott Ms. Karen Bell Mrs. Judy Atwell Mr. Stephen Collier & Ms.Joann Driggers Mr. Paul Coluzzi & Mr. John M. Martelli Mr. Douglas Stewart Mr. Nick & Mrs. Dorothy Batinich Mr. Tom & Mrs. Carolyn Toby Mrs. Marsha Gallavan California Community Foundation Mrs. Martha Shaver Ms. Susan Hallman Mr. John A. Alexander & Mr. Jason Francisco The Garrabrant Family

Mr. James Henriques Mr. Billy Owens & Mrs. Michelle H. Jordan Mr. Robert & Mrs. Nancy Rennie Mr. Robert & Mrs. Roberta Sperry Mr. John Boos & Ms. Shanon Fitzpatrick The Jane Deming Fund Dr. Leon & Mrs. Annette Gilbert Ms. Verne Wagner Dr. Robert & Mrs. Teri Watson

Mr. E. B. & Mrs. Linda Powell

The Presser Foundation Mr. Norman & Mrs. Sandra Johnson Dr. Arie & Mrs. Deanna Passchier Mrs. Marion Brockett Mr. Juan Lopez Mr. David Navarro Mrs. Bettina Murphy Ms. Jeannie Denholm Mr. Gregory & Mrs. Shawna Ellis Mr. William H. Cunliffe, Jr. Dr. Stephen Rochford, DMA

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 2, 2023 to September 1, 2024

*deceased

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

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*

*deceased

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 Kerry & John Phelps Mary & Jerry Reinhart

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

MORE INFORMATION: Haley Sanford • 657-278-2663 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

GET INVOLVED GIVING.FULLERTON.EDU

COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS | FALL 2024 Kirsten Yon and Ernest Salem, violins September 26 • Meng Concert Hall

Lost Girl November 7–16 • Hallberg Theatre

Hoang Nguyen & Friends: Alumni Piano Recital: September 27 • Meng Concert Hall

CSUF SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS

Fullerton Jazz Orchestra October 4 • Meng Concert Hall

Fullerton Pops! feat. Fullerton Jazz Orchestra University Symphony Orchestra and Mariachis de Cindy Shea November 10 • Meng Concert Hall

University Symphony Orchestra October 5 • Meng Concert Hall

Opera Scenes November 15–17 • Recital Hall

University Wind Symphony October 6 • Meng Concert Hall

Jazz Singers November 20 • Meng Concert Hall

The Prom October 10–19 • Little Theatre Talkbacks: 10/11; 10/19 matinée

University Wind Symphony November 22 • Meng Concert Hall

University Symphonic Winds October 12 • Meng Concert Hall University Singers & Concert Choir October 20 • Meng Concert Hall Blood Wedding October 24–November 19 • Young Theatre Denis Bouriakov, flute October 26 • Meng Concert Hall Vitae: A New Generation; Chris O’Leary: Gravity Well; Michelle Emami: Arcana; and Past Forward (Redux) November 2, 2024 – May 17, 2025 Begovich Gallery High School Honor Orchestra & CSUF Chamber Ensembles Orchestra November 2 • Meng Concert Hall Michael Yoshimi, clarinet November 8 • Meng Concert Hall

Cello Choir November 22 • Recital Hall Fall Dance Theatre December 5–14• Little Theatre University Symphonic Winds December 7 • Meng Concert Hall Titan Voices & Singing Titans December 9 • Meng Concert Hall CSUF New Music Ensemble & CSUF Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble December 11 • CPAC 119 University Band December 11 • Meng Concert Hall CSUF SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS

Deck the Hall at Cal State Fullerton!

December 14,15 • Meng Concert Hall

Bent Frequency with CSUF New Music Ensemble November16 • Meng Concert Hall

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