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	10/30/09 The Harvey Mudd College American Gamelan to perform at Cal Poly Pomona The Harvey Mudd College American Gamelan is an ensemble of instruments from the classical Javanese orchestra known as the gamelan, but which plays new works by composers outside of that tradition. While these composers may be informed by traditional Javanese works, they have adapted this ensemble for their own expression, a "tradition" established in the United States by Lou Harrison and Bill Colvig, who named their ensembles "American Gamelan." more
	10/21/09 “Shpachenko and Friends” Chamber Music Festival features pianist Nadia Shpachenko with Jerome Summers, clarinet and Grammy nominee, Karen Elaine, viola Professor Nadia Shpachenko announces the first concert in the “Shpachenko & Friends” Chamber Music Festival and shares her inspiration for establishing this new series. “Chamber music is one of my greatest passions and I am constantly looking for opportunities to collaborate with musicians and groups who share my vision and inspiration. My goal is to expose Cal Poly Pomona students and local audiences to a great variety of artists, styles and repertoire. more
	10/9/09 Mike Viola returns to Cal Poly Pomona for concert and master class to benefit the Music Industry Studies program Songwriting genius Mike Viola returns to Cal Poly Pomona University for a benefit concert and songwriting master class. Proceeds from the concert will fund scholarships for students in the Music Industry Studies program. Mike Viola will also hold a songwriting master class with Prof. Arthur Winer from 3:00–5:00 PM the afternoon before the concert. The concert is $15 general admission / $10 students, and the master class is free. more
	10/9/09 Charles Lindsley Memorial Vocal Scholarship Fund Raiser set for Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 8:00pm Each year students and alumni in the vocal area of Cal Poly Pomona’s Music Department gather to remember and honor Dr. Charles E. Lindsley, one of the founding members of the Music Department. Dr. Lindsley was on the faculty for over 25 years and created the Kellogg Chambers Singers and the Cal Poly Pomona Opera Workshop. He was a well-known voice teacher, and many of his students have professional careers in opera and musical theatre. more
	9/3/09 Cal Poly Pomona Music Department awards $29,850 in scholarships for the 2009/2010 Academic Year The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department will award $29,850 in scholarships this year, once again increasing the amount give to music students, awarding 95 scholarships to 54 students, ranging from $200 to $2000 each. more
	4/23/09 Grammy Award winning musician, song writer and producer, Daniel Ho, to present a master class for Cal Poly Pomona’s Music industry Studies program on Thursday, April 30, 2009 SPECIAL EVENT MASTER CLASS Grammy Award winning musician, song writer and producer, Daniel Ho, to present a master class for Cal Poly Pomona’s Music Industry Studies program on Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 1:00-3:00pm in the Music Recital Hall. Free and open to the public. more
	4/3/09 International performer and recording artist, Edward Auer, to present an all Chopin piano recital and piano master class for students of Cal Poly Pomona’s music program. International performer, recording artist, and professor at Indiana University Bloomington, Edward Auer, will present a Piano Master Class on Monday, April 27th from 12-3pm followed on Tuesday, April 28th with an all Chopin piano recital. Auer is the leading Chopin interpreter and the first American to win a prize at the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw. The performance is at 8:00pm in the Music Recital Hall and tickets are $15 general admission and $10 student admission. Tickets are available online at www.csupomona.tix.com/ or at the box office 45 minutes prior to showtime. more
	4/3/09 “ROMANCE OF THE NIGHTINGALE” performance by acclaimed Canadian clarinetist, Jerome Summers, and Professor Nadia Shpachenko, piano will feature world premier performances. Cal Poly Pomona Piano program director, Professor Nadia Shpachenko, will start off the Spring 2009 music season on Tuesday, April 14th performing “ROMANCE OF THE NIGHTINGALE” with special guest artist Jerome Summers, acclaimed Canadian clarinetist, composer and conductor. The duo will perform works by Chausson, Brahms, Baker, and Rachmaninoff. more
	3/25/09 Cal Poly Pomona Music Department Announces Spring 2009 Calendar of Events For Details, Contact: Teresa Kelly, Music Department Publicist Email: tkelly@csupomona.edu Phone: 909-869-3554 more
	2/25/09 Phillip Clarke Memorial Piano Scholarship Fund Raiser to benefit Cal Poly Pomona’s Piano Program on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:00pm in the Music Recital Hall Each year, the Cal Poly Pomona Music Department presents a performance to raise funds for the piano program. The benefit is dedicated to Dr. Phillip Clarke who had a profound influence on students, faculty, and staff during the 22 years he taught at the university. In past years, Dr. Clarke had directed these benefit performances, which he initiated to help raise funds for music department scholarships. ... more
	2/23/09 USC Professor, John Perry, to present piano master class at Cal Poly Pomona on March 2, 2009 The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is proud to welcome John Perry, professor of keyboard studies at the University of Southern California, to present a free piano master class on Monday, March 2nd from 12:00-2:30pm in the Music Recital Hall. Nadia Shpachenko, director of Cal Poly Pomona’s piano program, has selected four piano students to perform for Mr. Perry during the class... more
	2/16/09 4th Songwriter Showcase: Original songs written and performed by Cal Poly Pomona students and alumni Join the Music department Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:00 PM for an evening of original songs written and performed by Cal Poly Pomona students. Directed by Prof. Arthur Winer, the 4TH SONGWRITER SHOWCASE features songwriting prodigies Kayhan Ahmadi, Candice Brown, Anna Carbonel, Eric Pham, Wayne Ingram, Kateri Lirio, Andrew Krause, Matt Matsumoto, Nicholas Ventura, Kalia Iha, Jess Navarette, Luke Bennett, David Pugo and Sherinda Bryant along with The Polyphonics (Craig Tsurumoto and Jeanette Lawler) and special guests. Proceeds from the concert go to scholarships for Music Industry Studies students. ... more
	1/30/09 Cal Poly Pomona Music Department announces new “Music On Film” series The Music Department's Music Industry Studies program is proud to announce it's new "Music On Film" series featuring films with exceptional musical scores. The first Winter 2009 showing "The Triplets of Belleville" is scheduled for Thursday, 2.5.09 at 8:00 PM in the Music Recital Hall. This is a Free event and tickets are not required. Subsequent film showings are Topsy-Turvy on 2.19.09 and This Is Spinal Tap on 3.5.09, both in the Music Recital Hall at 8:00 PM... more
	1/28/09 Pianists Tatiana Thibodeaux & Janet Noll present “Music for 2 Pianists, Alone & Together” Piano Scholarship Fiund Raiser on Saturday, February 7, 2009 Repertoire to include Rachmaninoff’s Suite No. 1 for 2 Pianos, Leroy Anderson’s The Typewriter and Introduction and Rondo alla Burlesca by Benjamin Britten. Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 8:00 PM in the Music Recital Hall. Tickets are $7, available online at csupomona.tix.com, the Music Publicity Office #24-142, or the Box Office 45 minutes prior to showtime..... more
	1/24/09 Peter Yates performs on guitar and arpeggione (bowed guitar) with Nadia Shpachenko on harpsichord Featured will be German, Dutch and Irish (yes, Irish) works from the Baroque era, Mexican works from the 20th century, and the mysterious 16th-century Spanish Tentos of Luys Milan. Joining him at the harpsichord for sonatas by Ponce and Bach will be faculty colleage and brilliant pianist Nadia Shpachenko. Finally, an original 19-minute comic-book oratorio will be shown, ... more
	1/8/09 Comedian & political satirist songwriter Roy Zimmerman in concert, Thursday, January 22, 2009 SPECIAL EVENT: The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is pleased bring political satirist and songwriter Roy Zimmerman back for another concert. “There’s nothing funny about World Peace,” Roy observes. “Social Justice never killed at The Comedy Store. If we ever attain a worldwide consciousness of peace and justice, I’ll be happily out of a job.” In the meantime, Zimmerman finds ripe material for his hilarious and often caustic songs inspired from a world of war, poverty, ignorance, hypocrisy and greed.... more
	1/5/09 Gustavo Jimenez, tenor and alum, returns to Cal Poly Pomona to present recital January 17, 2009 The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department, in conjunction with the Cal Poly Pomona Theatre Department, is glad to welcome back former student, Gustavo Jimenez, on Saturday, January 17th to present an evening of opera, mariachi, and popular music... more
	1/5/09 Cal Poly Pomona Music Department Announces Winter 2009 Calendar of Events For Details, Contact: Teresa Kelly, Music Department Publicist Email: tkelly@csupomona.edu Phone: 909-869-3554 more
	10/29/08 Charles Lindsley Memorial Vocal Scholarship Fund Raiser set for Friday, November 21, 2008 at 8:00pm Each year students and alumni in the vocal area of Cal Poly Pomona’s Music Department gather to remember and honor Dr. Charles E. Lindsley, one of the founding members of the Music Department. Dr. Lindsley was on the faculty for over 25 years and created the Kellogg Chambers Singers and the Cal Poly Pomona Opera Workshop... more
	10/27/08 Nellie McKay concert and master class to benefit Cal Poly Pomona Music Industry Studies Program An Evening with Nellie McKay, Thursday, November 20th, 2008, 8:00 PM in the Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall, 3801 W. Temple Ave, Pomona CA, 91768. Tickets are $20 general admission / $10 for students and are available at the concert, on www.zaptix.com, or through the CPP Publicity Office, 24-142, (909) 869-3554. Songwriting Master Class with Nellie McKay at 3:00-5:00 PM in the Music Recital Hall is free and open to the public... more
	10/24/08 Advance Screening of Rocksploitation Mockumentary Altamont Now to Benefit Music Industry Studies Advance screening of Altamont Now (Best Director, 2008 Atlanta Underground Film Festival): Thursday, November 6, 2008, 8:00 PM in the Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall. Q&A with director Joshua von Brown and actors to follow. Tickets are $5, available at www.zaptix.com or through the CPP Publicity Office, 24-142, (909) 869-3554... more
	10/13/08 Nadia Shpachenko and the Biava String Quartet live at Cal Poly Pomona’s Music Recital Hall The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is proud to present Nadia Shpachenko and the Biava String Quartet for a live performance at the Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall on Friday, November 14, 2008... more
	10/8/08 Faculty Chamber Recital to be presented October 29, 2008 at Cal Poly Pomona’s Music Recital Hall The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department proudly presents a Faculty Chamber Recital on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 7:00pm in the Music Recital Hall. Tickets are $7 and proceeds will benefit music scholarships. Advance tickets may be purchased at www.zaptix.com or at the Music Publicity Office #24-142. Tickets may also be purchased at the door 45 minutes prior to showtime... more
	9/23/08 The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department Announces it’s Fall 2008 Calendar of Events EVENING PRESENTATIONS: All evening events are in the Music Recital Hall • Showtime 8:00pm • Tickets $7 Unless otherwise noted... more
	6/6/08 Cal Poly Pomona Music Department awards $28,000 in scholarships for the 2008/2009 Academic Year The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department will award nearly $28,000 in scholarships this year, awarding 83 scholarships to 54 students, ranging from $200 to $2000 each. The scholarships are awarded for outstanding, achievment in music academics, ensemble performance, music industry studies... more
	5/5/08 Percussion Master Class presented by Lynn Vartan and Jennifer Guzzo at Cal Poly Pomona Music Dept. The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is proud to present a master class with entitled "Percussion in the Music Industry" on Friday, May 9th, 2008 at 3:00pm in the Music Building Room 105. This is a free... more
	5/01/08 3rd Songwriter Showcase: Original songs written and performed by Cal Poly Pomona students and alumni. Thursday, May 15th, 2008, 8:00 PM in the Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall. Tickets are $10, avaliable at www.zaptix.com or through the CPP Publicity Office, 24-142, (909) 869-3554 SPECIAL EVENT: Join the Music department Thrusday, May 15th, 2008, 8:00 PM for an evening... more
	4/21/08 Radio Rodia by Peter Yates - A solo puppet oprea about creative impules, compost, building codes and reincarnation. Two FREE performances Saturday, May 17th & 24th at 7:00pm at the CPP Downtown Center Based on historical events, the 75-minute work traces the lives of Simon Rodia - builder of the Watts... more
	4/11/08 Percussion Master Class presented by Scott Higgins and Gary Long at Cal Poly Pomona Music Dept. The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is proud to present a master class with two sessions entitled "Percussion in the Music Industry" on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 3:00pm in the Music Building... more
	4/09/08 World renowned pianist, Victor Rosenbaum, to perform at Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is proud to welcome Victor Rosenbaum international performer and recording artist, to the Music Recital Hall for a Piano recital featuring works by Brahms... more
	4/04/08 Spring 2008 Guitar Festival to feature guest artists, M.E.N.C. discussion panel, and student performances The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department presents the Spring 2008 Guitar Festival starting off with a Friday night concert 3 weeks running, beginning April 18th. The first event features the Los Angeles Strings... more
	3/27/08 The Cal Poly Pomona Music Departments Announces It's Spring 2008 Calendar of Events Of particular note this quarter are the Special Events which include the Spring 2008 Guitar Festival with a Friday night concert 3 weeks running, beginning April 18th... more
	2/27/08 2nd Song Writer Showcase: Original Songs Written and Performered by Cal Poly Pomona Students and Alumni SPECIAL EVENT: Join the Music Department Thursday, March 6th, 2008, 8:00 PM for an evening of original songs written by Cal Poly Pomona students, performed by the songwriters with guests... more
	2/14/08 Nadia Shpachenko to present "Composer Inspiring Composers" recital on February 27, 2008 The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is proud to welcome back international concert pianist and professor Nadia Shpachenko to present a solo piano recital themed "Composers Inspiring... more
	1/29/08 Buzz Gravelle presents New Music for Classical Mandolin and Guitar Friday, Februrary 8th at 8:00pm Cal Poly Pomona's music faculty artist, Buzz Gravelle, will present New Music for Classical Mandolin and Guitar on Friday, Februrary 8, 2008 at 8:00pm in the Music Recital Hall at Cal Poly Pomona... more
	1/17/08 Political satirist songwriter Roy Zimmerman in concert - Faulty Intelligence: Funny Songs about Ignorance, War & Greed, Thursday, Feburary 7th, 8:00 PM in the Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is please to present political satirist and songwriter Roy Zimmerman in concert. "There's nothing funny about World Peace," Roy observes. "Social Justice... more
	1/17/08 The Denouement and Johanna Chase: Friday, February 1st, 8:00PM, Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is pleased to bring The Denouement and Johanna Chase to Cal Poly Pomona for an evening of original pop/rock music. The Denouement, winner of the Cal Poly... more
	1/08/08 Gustavo Jimenez to present a free master class and recital Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Cal Poly Pomona's Music Recital Hall The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is glad to welcome back former student, Gustavo Jimenez, on January 15th to present a free master class from 12:30-2:30pm and a free recital at 4:00pm in the... more
	12/19/07 Cahueque and Noll perform their annual concert on Saturday January 26, 2008 David Cahueque, guitar, and Janet Noll, piano, are performing their 9th scholarship fundraising concert on January 26, 2008... more
	12/19/07 Legendary pianist, Michael Garson, returns to Cal Poly Pomona on January 24, 2008 Michael Garson will give a free noon time lecture and an evening concert with The Michael Garson Trio at 8:00pm in the Music Recital Hall on January 24, 2008. Concert tickets are $12/$7 for students, available at www.zaptix.com or at the Music Publicity Office, room 24-142... more
	12/06/07 Cal Poly Pomona Music Department announces it's Winter 2008 Performance Schedule To check out the upcoming events for Winter 2008... click here
	11/01/07 Cal Poly Pomona MIDI Band to perform quarterly concert on Monday November 19, 2007 at 8:00pm The Cal Poly Pomona MIDI Ensemble, known for their contemporary and unique song choices, will be performing their quarterly evening concert in the Music Recital Hall on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 8:00pm, cost is $7, and a free noon hour concert in the theatre breezeway on Thursday,... more
	10/22/07 *Susan Egan, star of stage & screen, returns to Cal Poly Pomona for a solo concert Susan Egan Live!* Songs from New Broadway to benefit Music Industry Studies scholarships** The Hugh O. La Bounty Chair of Interdisciplibary Applied Knowledge, in cooperation with the Cal Poly Pomona Music Department, is pleased to bring Susan Egan, star of stage & screen, back to... more
	10/18/07 Phillip Clarke Memorial Piano Scholarship Fund Raiser to benefit Cal Poly Pomona's Piano Program on Friday, November 16, 2007 at 8:00pm in the Music Recital Hall Each Fall, the Cal Poly Pomona Music Department presents a performance to raise funds for the piano program. The benefit is dedicated to Dr. Phillip Clarke Who had a profound influence on students,... more
	10/10/07 Charles Lindsley Memorial Vocal Scholarship Fund Raiser "It Takes Two" planned to benefit the Cal Poly Pomona Music Department's vocal program on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. Each year students and alumni in the vocal area of Cal Poly Pomona's Music Department gather to remember and honor Dr. Charles E. Lindsley, one of the founding members of the Music... more
	09/26/07 The Elixir Piano Trio to perform a concert at CPP Music Recital Hall on October 26, 2007 at 8:00pm The Elixir Piano Trio, comprised of Lucy Nargizyan, pianist; Smavel Chilingarian violinsit; and Garik Terzian, cellist will perform at 8:00pm in the Music Recital Hall on October 26, 2007. Tickets are $7... more
	09/20/07 Faculty Artist, Dr. Janine Riveire, to present Contemporary Contrabass Recital on October 20, 2007 The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is proud to present Dr. Janine Riveire in a contrabass recital on Saturday, October 20th at 7:00pm in the Music Recital Hall. Dr. Riveire's concert The Contemporary... more
	09/19/07 Cal Poly Pomona Music Department Receives $80,000 of New Instruments and 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 CLASS Dean Barbara Way. Prof. Arthur... more