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2/04/10
Picture of the Day
Kelly Jones has some pointers for music major Melinda Baker during songwriting master class at the Music Recital Hall at Cal Poly Pomona.
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1/25/10
Pianist Michael Garson to Lecture and Perform
Pianist and composer Michael Garson, who has performed with the Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Gwen Stefani and Stan Getz, and toured with David Bowie over the last four decades, will perform and lecture at Cal Poly Pomona on Thursday, Feb. 4.
Garson's master class lecture, which is free, is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall. At 8 p.m. in the same location, the Michael Garson Trio will perform.
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1/18/10
Making Modern Music
From composing to recording to performing, technology is integral to the music industry. It's used to manufacture instruments, broadcast sound, and package and market artists and performers.
"Anyone involved in any way with music on any level is dealing with technology in some way," says music Professor Mark Chubb. "I can't think of a way that the music industry does not use technology."
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1/07/10
Winter Quarter Music Events
The music department presents a wide variety of performances in the winter quarter, including special guest artists, movie screenings, chamber performances, and vocal and jazz concerts.
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12/02/09
Picture of the Day
Albert Picon plays the flute as he performs with the Cal Poly Pomona Salsa Ensemble in front of the Music Recital Hall during University Hour.
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11/23/09
Picture of the Day
Oscar-nominated singer/songwriter Mike Viola sings with freshman music major Melinda Baker during a songwriting master class at the Music Recital Hall at Cal Poly Pomona.
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10/11/09
American Gamelan Performs on Campus
Harvey Mudd College American Gamelan performs Friday, Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. in Cal Poly Pomona's Music Recital Hall.
The American Gamelan is an ensemble of instruments from the classical Javanese orchestra known as the gamelan, but it performs new works by composers outside of that tradition. While these works may be based in traditional Javanese works, they have been adapted for this ensemble's own expression, a tradition established in the United States by Lou Harrison and Bill Colvig.
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11/13/09
Picture of the Day
Melissa Torres plays Mitchell Peters' "Theme and Variations" on the marimba during the Fall Showcase Music Hour at Cal Poly Pomona.
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11/12/09
Oscar Nominated Musician to Perform Benefit Concert
Oscar-nominated singer/songwriter Mike Viola will present a songwriting master class followed by a benefit concert at Cal Poly Pomona on Nov. 19.
Viola is best known for producing the signature track for the movie "That Thing You Do!" and writing songs for the "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" soundtrack. He also has an independent label, Good Morning Monkey Records, which features his and other artists' recordings.
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11/09/09
Chamber Music Festival Premieres 2 Works
Cal Poly Pomona's music department presents the first-ever Shpachenko & Friends Chamber Music Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 18, the start of a series of ongoing collaborations among music faculty and distinguished guest artists. Created by Music Professor Nadia Shpachenko, the festival will present quarterly chamber performances featuring Shpachenko and guest musicians.
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11/09/09
'Anything Goes' at Benefit Concert
Music student EdCarlo Arafiles will conduct the first public performance of his original composition "Alleluia" at the upcoming "Anything Goes" concert, which will be held in honor of Charles E. Lindsley, one of the founding members of the music department.
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10/11/09
Music Events for Fall Quarter 2009
Tired of your humdrum routine? Inject a song by attending Music department concerts and events this fall. Special events include a songwriting master class led by a film soundtrack composer, a classical ensemble performance, and a piano/guitar duo. The student shows and free film screenings will appeal to a wide variety of musical tastes and interests.
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5/31/09
Performance Sings Audiences to ‘Sleep’
Discover the world of dreams as they come to life in "SLEEP: A S'real S'rvey of the Night," a musical theatre performance on Friday, June 5, at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall.
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5/10/09
Concert Features Well-Known Works
Béla Bartók's Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, Rachmaninoff's Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, and other chamber selections will be performed Tuesday, May 19, at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall. Performers include Nadia Shpachenko and Janet Noll on piano, Bill Schlitt and Yuri Inoo playing percussion; Audrey Lamprey, horn; Karen Cahill, flute; and Maksim Velichkin, cello.
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4/26/09
Music Department Events for Spring Quarter
Liven up your nights by attending a gamut of musical events at Cal Poly Pomona. From master classes with award-winning artists to concerts featuring music from around the world, the university is hosting musical events that cater to a wide audience.
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4/26/09
Grammy Winner to Give Master Class
From his simple beginnings in Honolulu to the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, Daniel Ho has worked in all aspects of the music industry: producer, singer, songwriter, performer, composer, arranger, engineer and record company owner. A four-time Grammy Award winner, Ho will share his expertise during a master class on Thursday, April 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall.
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4/19/09
Classical Pianist Edward Auer Stages Concert and Master Class
Edward Auer, a leading interpreter of the works of Chopin, will present an all-Chopin piano recital and master class at Cal Poly Pomona on April 27 and 28.
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4/12/09
Renowned Musicians to Perform
The Music Department starts off the spring quarter with two events featuring the piano. Professor Nadia Shpachenko will perform with Jerome Summers, an acclaimed clarinetist, composer and conductor from Canada. Later this month, international performer and recording artist Edward Auer will present an all-Chopin piano recital and master class.
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3/1/09
Jazz Band to Delight Audiences with Original ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
"Rhapsody in Blue" is arguably the most recognizable piece by American composer George Gershwin, with countless performances and recordings. It's part of the standard repertoire for pop orchestras and is often heard in movies and television, notably in Disney's "Fantasia 2000" and in commercials for United Airlines... more
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3/1/09
Memorial Recital to Benefit Scholarships
Each year, the Music Department presents a concert dedicated to Dr. Phillip Clarke that benefits the piano program. During his 22 years at the university, Clarke had a profound influence on students, faculty and staff... more
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2/22/09
Benefit Concert Spotlights Original Music Written by Students
Join the Music Department on Thursday, Feb. 26, for an evening of original songs written and performed by Cal Poly Pomona students. Directed by Professor Arthur Winer, the 4th Songwriter Showcase features more than a dozen singer/songwriters who will be accompanied by a band and back-up singers... more
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2/20/09
Picture of the Day
David Kopplin directs the Cal Poly Pomona jazz band as it plays Rhapsody in Blue.
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1/18/09
One-Man Show Features Music,
Comedy and Political Satire
Comedian and political satirist Roy Zimmerman brings his original songs and comic commentary to campus on Thursday, Jan. 22, in a concert benefiting Music Industry Studies student scholarships.
Zimmerman's hilarious and often caustic songs are inspired by a world of war, poverty, ignorance, hypocrisy and grees... more |
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1/11/09
Tenor and Alumnus Gustavo Jimenez Performs at Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona welcomes back alumnus and tenor Gustavo Jimenez on Saturday, Jan. 17, for an evening of opera, mariachi and popular music. Presented by the Music and Theatre departments, the performance also features pianist Janet Noll, vocal/instrumental coach and accompanist at Cal Poly Pomona since 1982... more |
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1/11/09
Musical Performances Calendar
for Winter Quarter 2009
The Music Department presents a full calendar of concerts during winter quarter with performances by guest artists, faculty and students.
In February, the department will debut its Music on Films series, showing three movies that feature excellent and unique musical scores... more |
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11/16/08
Memorial Concert Benefits Student Scholarships
Every year, the campus community remember and honor Dr. Charles E. Lindsley, one of the founding members of the Music Department. This year's concert, entitled "The Feminine Voice," will feature faculty, alumni and students performing works by female composers, poets and lyricists.
The concert is on Friday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall... more |
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11/16/08
Nellie McKay Concert to Benefit Music Industry Studies Program
Performer, songwriter and activist Nellie McKay will give a benefit concert on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. for the Music Industry Studies Program. Earlier in the day, she will also hold a free songwriting master class with Music Professor Arthur Winer... more |
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11/2/08
Piano Quintet to Preview Shchetynsky’s Epilogue
The community is invited to a joint recital by pianist Nadia Shpachenko and the Biava String Quartet at Cal Poly Pomona on Friday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. in Cal Poly Pomona's Music Recital Hall.
Audiences will be treated to a special preview of Ukrainian composer Alexander Shchetynsky's Epilogue before its official premiere in New York... more |
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11/2/08
Film Screening Benefits Music Industry Studies Program
The campus is invited to an advance screening of the film Altamont Now on Nov. 6, benefiting the Music Industry Studies program.
Directed by Joshua Brown, the rocksploitation mockumentary won Best Director in the 2008 Atlanta Underground Film Festival... more
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10/5/08
Musical Performances for Fall Quarter
The Music Department presents an exciting line up of concerts this fall with performances by guest artists, faculty and students. Of note, the Biava Quartet, winner of the Naumburg Chamber Music Award, will host a free master class on Nov. 13 and give a performance with Cal Poly Pomona Assistant Professor Dr. Nadia Shpachenko-Werger on Nov. 14... more
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9/28/2008
University Awards 26 President’s Council Scholarships
Cal Poly Pomona recognized some of the university's brightest students with President's Council Scholarships on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Now in its 25th year, the President's Council Scholars program is considered the most prestigious scholarship series at the university... more |
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6/22/2008
Music Students Receive $28,000 in Scholarships in 2008-09
The Music Department will award 83 scholarships totaling nearly $28,000 for 2008-09 academic year. Ranging from $200 to $2000, the scholarships are awarded to 54 students for outstanding achievement in music academics, ensemble performance, music industry studies, and to encourage creative...more
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5/11/2008
Jazz Band Drums Up 3 Awards at Colorado Festival
The 20-member Cal Poly Pomona Jazz Band didn't miss a beat when they recently performed at the renowned Greeley Jazz Festival in Colorado. Three students brought home major awards... more
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5/4/2008
Career Fair for Music and Entertainment
Cal Poly Pomona will host its first Music & Entertainment Career Fair on Thursday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Music Breezeway, located in Building 24... more
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4/27/2008
Rosenbaum to Give Recital, Free Lecture
International performer and recording artist Victor Rosenbaum will give a free noontime lecture on May 5 and an evening recital in the Music Recital Hall on May 6 featuring works by Brahms, Schubert, Mozart and Chopin... more |
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4/13/2008
Cal Poly Pomona Music Department Presents Wide Range of Events
This spring, the Cal Poly Pomona Music department will stage more than 20 performances by special guest artists, students, faculty, staff and alumni... more
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2/17/2008
Nadia Shpachenko to Present Composers Inspiring Composers
International pianist and Cal Poly Pomona professor Nadia Shpachenko will present a solo recital themed "Composers Inspiring Composers" on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall... more
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2/3/2008
Political Satirist Songwriter Roy Zimmerman in Concert
The Cal Poly Pomona Music department is excited to present political satirist and songwriter Roy Zimmerman in concert on Feb. 7. Faulty intelligence: Funny Songs about Ignorance, War & Greed will showcase material from his hilarious and often caustic songs inspired by a world of war... more |
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1/27/08
Alumnus-Fronted Rock Bank Performs Friday
Melodic pop/rock band The Denouement and singer/songwriter Johanna Chase will perform in concert Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall... more |
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1/27/2008
Winter 2008 Music Schedule
The Cal Poly Pomona Music department has a diverse and entertaining winter 2008 performance schedule. In the coming weeks, the department will feature a variety of musical genres... more |
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1/27/2008
Picture of the Day
Musician Michael Garson demonstrates techniques for student Vanessa Estrada during a master class in the Recital Hall at Cal Poly Pomona... more |
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1/13/2008
Cahueque & Noll Perform Annual Recital
Music lecturer David Cahueque on guitar and vocal/instrumental coach and accompanist Janet Noll on piano, return for their 9th annual recital to raise money for scholarships on Jan. 26... more |
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1/6/2008
Keyboardist Michael Garson Returns For Lecture, Concert
Michael Garson, a versatile and prolific keyboardist, will give a free noontime lecture and an evening concert with The Michael Garson Trio in the Music Recital Hall on Jan. 24. more
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12/2/2007
Picture of the Day
Percussionist Chris Adan performs with the Cal Poly Pomona Salsa Ensemble during University Hour... more
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11/25/2007
Picture of the Day
Linda Huang plays Prelude for Quintet by Charles Lefevre with other members of the Cal Poly Pomona Woodwind Quintet... more |
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11/18/2007
Picture of the Day
Junior music major Casey Farmen plays the sitar during a visit by the Rose Queen to Cal Poly Pomona... more |
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11/11/2007
Phillip Clarke Memorial Concert to Benefit Piano Program
Each fall, the Cal Poly Pomona Music department presents a performance to raise funds for the piano program. This year's concert is at 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, in the Music Recital Hall... more
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10/28/2007
Broadway Star Susan Egan to Perform Benefit Concert
Susan Egan, star of stage and screen, returns to Cal Poly Pomona for the solo concert Susan Egan Live! Songs from New Broadway to benefit Music Industry Studies scholarships. The concert takes place Thursday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall... more |
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10/21/2007
Memorial Concert Benefits Music Students
Music students and faculty will once again perform a benefit show to honor the late Charles E. Lindsley on Friday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall... more |
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10/14/07
Award-winning Elixir Piano Trio to Perform Oct. 26
The Elixir Piano Trio, comprising Lucy Nargizyan, pianist; Samvel Chilingarian, violinist; and Garik Terzian, cellist will perform at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall on Oct. 26... more |
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10/07/07
Contrabass Recital Features Eclectic Contemporary Compositions
The Cal Poly Pomona Music department presents faculty artist Janine Riveire in a recital titled The Contemporary Contrabass: I'm Suppose To Do What?! on Saturday , Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall... more |
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9/23/2007
Music Dept. Receives $80,000 in Instruments, Equipment
During the spring and summer quarters, the Music department acquired a record-breaking $80,000 of new equipment and instruments from funds released by College of Letters Arts & Social Sciences Dean Barbara Way... more |
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09/30/07
Fall Music Calendar Announced
The Cal Poly Pomona Music department is ready to present its fall lineup of on-campus performances by students, faculty, staff and special guests artists. This fall season will feature more than 15... more |
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09/09/07
Music Students Present Donation to Cancer Care Center
Cal Poly Pomona music students recently presented a $3,000 donation to the Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center at the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. The money was raised... more |
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07/15/07
In Memoriam: Adjunct Music Professor Karen Clark
Karen Clark, an adjunct professor with the Music Department, passed away on Sunday, July 15, from cancer. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m. First Methodist Church... more |
