AT-A-GLANCE SPRING 2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Spring 2012 Season Events
January
CMEA Jazz Festival
Andy Collinsworth, host
Friday, January 27 – all day
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Middle and High school jazz bands from throughout the Bay Area play for jazz professionals and receive scores, comments and clinics. Open to the public.
GMC 1028 is in Music Education Hall adjacent to the Green Music Center. Park in Lot L. Parking passes are $2.50. Parking is free on weekends.
February
Musical Theatre Production
Oklahoma!
A co-production of the Departments of Music and Theatre Arts & Dance
February 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Evert B. Person Theatre
Music Direction by Lynne Morrow
Stage Direction by Adrian Elfenbaum
New Choreography by Nancy Lyons
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Experience the unforgettable music and poignant story of pioneer life and love on the American Plains. Hear some of Richard Rodgers' most memorable songs, from "Oh What A Beautiful Morning," "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top," "The Farmer and the Cowman" and "People Will Say We're In Love," to the title song, "Oklahoma!" Featuring SSU's talented singers, dancers and actors, this production is an exciting collaboration across disciplines.
Thu, Feb 9, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Feb 10, 7:30 p.m.
Sat, Feb 11, 7:30 p.m.
Sun, Feb 12, 5:00 p.m. ASL interpreted/Sing-Along Night
Wed, Feb 15, 1:00 p.m. Student matinee
Thurs, Feb 16, 6:30 p.m. Faculty/Staff Night
Fri, Feb 17, 7:30 p.m.
Sat, Feb 18, 7:30 p.m.
Sun, Feb 19, 2:00 p.m.
$16 general admission; $14 SSU faculty and staff; $9 students and seniors;
SSU Students are Free
Call the box office at 664-2353 for group and family rates.
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CMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival
Andy Collinsworth, host
Saturday, February 11 - all day
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Middle and High school students from throughout the Bay Area perform solo and chamber works, receiving scores and comments from professional adjudicators. Open to the public.
GMC 1028 is in Music Education Hall adjacent to the Green Music Center. Park in Lot L. Parking passes are $2.50. Parking is free on weekends.
Free
NATS Auditions
Lynne Morrow and Susan Witt-Butler, hosts
Theresa Cardinale, Deborah Benedict and Ted von Pohl, guest adjudicators
Saturday, February 11 - all day
Warren Auditorium
Singers ages 10 and up sing and receive evaluations from three professional singers. Top scoring performers receive scholarships for vocal instruction and perform at SSU on Feb. 25. The auditions are open to the public. Presented by Redwood Empire chapter, National Association of Teachers of Singing.
Free
Faculty Recital - Trio Navarro
Resident Artists in Chamber Music
Guest violinist Victor Romasevich, Jill Rachuy Brindel, cello and Marilyn Thompson, piano
Sunday, February 12 – 4:00 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Prepare to be swept away as Trio Navarro takes on two giants of German romanticism - Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann - in Brahms' second Piano Trio in C Major and Schumann's G Minor Trio.
$12 general; $10 SSU faculty, alumni and staff; $8 seniors and students
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Guest Artist
Ron Dziubla, saxophone
Concert Jazz Ensembles & Jazz Orchestra
Doug Leibinger, director
Thursday, February 23 – 7:30 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
As a saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist, Ron Dziubla has toured and recorded with Ricky Martin, Duane Eddy, Kid Ramos, Lynwood Slim, Rick Holmstrom, Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics, Eddie Baytos and the Nervis Brothers, Royal Crown Revue, Janiva Magness, James Intveld, the Hollywood Combo, the Blue Rhythm Jazz Orchestra, and many more. He will play with SSU's jazz groups as a guest artist.
$15 Suggested Donation. Proceeds benefit the Mel Graves Fund
NATS Scholarship Winners Concert
Lynne Morrow and Susan Witt-Butler, hosts
Saturday, February 25– 5:30 p.m
Warren Auditorium
NATS award-winning singers perform for the public.
Free
March
Latin Jazz Ensemble
Kendrick Freeman, director
Thursday, March 1 – 7:30 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
Soak up the musical languages of the Caribbean, Brazil and Haiti and deepen your perspective on the practice of jazz. Latin Band is led by master percussionist Kendrick Freeman whose world of experience crosses all musical borders.
Free
Music in the Library
Concert Jazz Ensembles
Doug Leibinger, director
Friday, March 2 - 12:00 p.m.
Jean & Charles Schulz Information Center
The University library features live music on the first Friday of each month. Players set up shop right by the check-out desk. Bring a sandwich and enjoy.
Free
Faculty Chamber Music Recital - Wind Power
Woodwind and Brass faculty; Kathleen Reynolds, flute, Ruth Wilson, horn and friends
Sunday, March 4 – 4:00 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Enjoy chamber music featuring wind instruments! The program will include Sicilienne et Burlesque for flute and piano by Alfredo Casella, Prelude a L'apres-Midi D'un Faune for flute, clarinet & piano by Claude Debussy and Sextuor by Francis Poulenc for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn and piano.
$12 general; $10 SSU faculty, alumni and staff; $8 seniors and students
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Student Composers Concert
Will Johnson and Jesus Contreras, directors
Sunday, March 4 – 7:30 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Original works in a variety of genres composed, performed and directed by students.
Free
Instrumental Repertory Recital
Judiyaba, Roy Zajac and Marilyn Thompson, directors
Wednesday, March 7 – 2:00 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Find out how chamber music makes every instrument a star!
Free
Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Musical Wildflowers
Andy Collinsworth, conductor
Thursday, March 8 – 7:30 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
When the Australian-born composer Percy Grainger arranged six British folk songs into a suite for wind band, the resulting bouquet entitled Lincolnshire Posy became a definitive work in the genre. Enjoy this beloved work performed by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, along with Lauridsen's O Magnum Mysterium and John Williams' March from Raiders of the Lost Ark.
$12 general; $10 SSU faculty, alumni and staff; $8 seniors and students
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CMEA Band and Orchestra Festival
Andy Collinsworth, host
Friday and Saturday, March 9-10 - all day
Elsie Allen High School 599 Bellevue Avenue, Santa Rosa
Middle and High school concert bands from throughout the Bay Area play for music professionals and receive scores, comments and clinics. Open to the public.
Free
Senior Recital
Barbara Hardin, horn
Sunday, March 11 – 2 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Free
Scholarship Auditions
Saturday, March 17 - all day
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Spring Tour
Andy Collinsworth, conductor
Thursday, March 22 – Saturday, March 24
Capital District and Lake Tahoe
Follow the SSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble through Northern California! Their tour includes performances at Benicia High School, Woodland High School, Rio Americano High School and South Tahoe High. Bon voyage!
Free
Senior Recital
Gina Mott, voice
Saturday, March 24 – 7:30 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
Free
April
Music in the Library
Chamber Singers
Jenny Bent, director
Friday, April 6 - 12:00 p.m.
Jean & Charles Schulz Information Center
The University library features live music on the first Friday of each month. Players set up shop right by the check-out desk. Bring a sandwich and enjoy.
Free
Senior Recital
Esther Rayo, voice
Saturday, April 7 - 7:30 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
Free
Faculty Recital - Trio Navarro
Resident Artists in Chamber Music; violinist Roy Malan, cellist Jill Rachuy Brindel, and pianist Marilyn Thompson
Sunday, April 8 – 4:00 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Fanny Mendelssohn was considered by Goethe and others to be just as gifted as her genius brother, Felix, and her musical popularity is on the rise. SSU's resident artists will play her enthralling Trio in D Minor along with Robert Schumann's Trio in the same key and Kirke Mechem's four-movement Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello.
$12 general; $10 SSU faculty, alumni and staff; $8 seniors and students
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Faculty Composers Concert
Brian S. Wilson, director
Friday, April 13 - 7:30 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Widen your musical horizons with a program of new music, featuring the Sonoma County premiere of Brian Wilson's trio for violin, horn and piano entitled "And Ezra The Scribe Stood Upon A Pulpit" and his newly completed Byron Songs. Guest musicians include Randy Weiss, violin, Meredith Brown, horn, Marilyn Thompson, piano and Carol Menke, soprano. Plus a work for two trombones by George Marsh, a song cycle by Richard Riccardi and more!
$12 general; $10 SSU faculty, alumni and staff; $8 seniors and students
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Collage Concert - Seawolf Day
Saturday, April 14 – 1:00 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Incoming students who sing or play an instrument will want to check out this annual Music Department showcase, juxtaposing the Chorus, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, chamber musicians and soloists in an unforgettable visual and aural spectacle.
Free
Senior Recital
Matt Bringedahl, clarinet
Saturday, April 14 - 7:30 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 10288
Free
Senior Recital
Rachel Deathridge, voice
Sunday, April 15 - 3:00 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
Free
Concert Jazz Ensembles
Doug Leibinger, director
Thursday, April 19 – 7:30 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
Relive the jazz standards with the Classic Jazz Ensemble, then catch up on what's current with Post Bop and Contemporary Jazz Ensembles. All three groups led by Doug Leibinger.
Free
CMEA Choral Festival
Jenny Bent, host
Friday and Saturday, April 20-21 - all day
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Middle and High school choirs from throughout the Bay Area play for choral and vocal professionals and receive scores, comments and clinics. Open to the public.
GMC 1028 is in Music Education Hall adjacent to the Green Music Center. Park in Lot L. Parking passes are $2.50. Parking is free on weekends.
Free
Senior Recital
Emily Somple, voice
Saturday, April 21 - 7:30 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
Free
Chamber Wind Ensembles
Andy Collinsworth, conductor
Sunday, April 22 – 2:00 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Join the Chamber Wind Ensemble for an afternoon of delightful dance music. Dr. Collinsworth has programmed Shelly Hanson’s Dances with Winds, Reynaldo Hahn’s Le Bal de Béatrice d’este, Rob Smith’s Dance Mix, and more!
Free
Senior Recital
Benjamin DeShazo-Couchot, voice
Sunday, April 22 - 7:30 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Free
Musicology Colloquium
John Palmer, director
Tuesday, April 24 – 12:00 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1027
Presentations of Senior projects on a variety of music topics.
Free
Brass Ensemble
Ruth Wilson, director
Thursday, April 26 – 12:00 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Indulge your senses with the rich overtones of music for orchestral brass. Works include Percy Grainger's Duke of Marlborough Fanfare, Gabrieli's Lieto Godea, and Ippolitov-Ivanov's Procession of the Sardar with guest conductor Brian Wilson.
Free
Latin Jazz Ensemble
Kendrick Freeman, director
Thursday, April 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
Soak up the musical languages of the Caribbean, Brazil and Haiti and deepen your perspective on the practice of jazz. Latin Band is led by master percussionist Kendrick Freeman whose world of experience crosses all musical borders.
Free
Guitar Ensemble
Eric Cabalo, director
Friday, April 27 – 7:30 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Discover the allure of the classical guitar, with solos, duos and ensemble pieces from the Renaissance to contemporary.
Free
Senior Recital
Rosa Guilfoyle, composer
Saturday, April 28 - 4:00 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1029
Free
Jazz Orchestra
Doug Leibinger, director
Saturday, April 28 – 7:30 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
Take five with the SSU Jazz Orchestra. Featuring classic big band and contemporary charts led by Jazz Studies director Doug Leibinger.
Free
Senior Recital
Angelica Wilson, classical guitar
Sunday, April 29 - 2:00 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Free
Chamber Singers
Jenny Bent, conductor
Sunday, April 29 – 4:00 p.m.
The Glaser Center
547 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa
Love and passion, whether earthly or immortal, inspire vocal music through the ages. The Chamber Singers will perform a variety of sacred and secular love songs and J.S. Bach's very early church cantata, Christ Lag in Todesbanden.
$12 general; $10 SSU faculty, alumni and staff; $8 seniors and students
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Student Composers Concert
Will Johnson and Jesus Contreras, directors
Sunday, April 29 – 7:30 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Original works in a variety of genres composed, performed and directed by students.
Free
String Orchestra
Judiyaba, director
Monday, April 30 – 7:30 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Fill up on string orchestra works from the 17th century to the present, led by San Francisco Opera cellist, Judiyaba.
Free
May
Instrumental Repertory Recitals
Judiyaba, Roy Zajac and Marilyn Thompson, directors
Tuesday May 1 – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2 – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Find out how chamber music makes every instrument a star!
Free
Music Theatre Scenes Workshop
Lynne Morrow, director
Thursday, May 3 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 – 4:00 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
Experience a new Music Theatre revue as Music and Theatre Arts students collaborate on two performances, creating a staged, lighted and costumed production using existing well-loved songs.
Free
Percussion Ensemble
Jennifer Wilsey, director
Thursday, May 3 – 7:30 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
What is the sound of listening? Come and find out as the Percussion Ensemble performs spontaneous compositions, featured student works, musical games, conducted improvisations, and realizations of graphic scores.
Free
Music in the Library
Guitar Ensemble
Eric Cabalo, director
Friday, May 4 - 12:00 p.m.
Jean & Charles Schulz Information Center
The University library features live music on the first Friday of each month. Players set up shop right by the check-out desk. Bring a sandwich and enjoy.
Free
Vocal Repertory Recital
David Burnakus and Lynne Morrow directors
Friday, May 4 – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9 – 2:00 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
Sit back and enjoy two recitals of classical and popular vocal music performed by university voice students under the tutelage of our outstanding voice faculty and coach-accompanists.
Free
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Andy Collinsworth, conductor
Friday, May 4 – 7:30 p.m.
Warren Auditorium
What color is the wind? Find out when the Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs Frank Ticheli’s Blue Shades, Roger Cichy’s Colours, Brian Wilson’s Orange Was Her Color, and more! Conducted by Andy Collinsworth.
$12 general; $10 SSU faculty, alumni and staff; $8 seniors and students
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University Chorus
Jenny Bent, conductor
Sunday, May 6 – 4:00 p.m.
The Glaser Center
547 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa
Enjoy the expressive power of the 100-voice University Choir. Jenny Bent will conduct the chorus in Franz Schubert's Mass in C and other works.
$12 general; $10 SSU faculty, alumni and staff; $8 seniors and students
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Senior Recital
Joshua Greenberg, jazz guitar
Sunday, May 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Green Music Center, Music Education Hall 1028
Free
Guest Artist Recital
Joe Alessi, trombone
Brian S. Wilson, host
Friday, May 11 – 7:30 p.m.
Evert B. Person Theatre
"The purity and excitement of Alessi's playing are breathtaking"
Fanfare Magazine
Get your tickets now for this rare opportunity to hear New York Philharmonic principal trombonist Joe Alessi in a solo recital at Sonoma State University. Known as a player of incomparable skill and matchless beauty of tone, Mr. Alessi has been called one of the greatest trombone players alive today. Don't wait - you'll be sorry!
Tickets $25 general; $20 seniors; $15 students. 10% discount on advance sales to groups of 10 or more. For group sales contact Box Office coordinator Jenny Juhl at 707-664-2325.
Venues and Tickets
Concert Locations
- Evert B. Person Theatre
- A state-of-the-art 475-seat proscenium theatre, is adjacent to Ives Hall in the southeastern area of campus. Entering campus from East Cotati Avenue, turn right at the stop sign and then left into Parking Lot E.
- Donald and Maureen Green Music Center (GMC)
- Located at the north entrance to campus, off Rohnert Park Expressway and just west of Petaluma Hill Road. Parking is available in Lots O and L. The GMC complex includes:
- Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall (future home, Santa Rosa Symphony)
- Music Education Hall
- Hospitality Center and restaurant, "Prelude"
- Schroeder's Recital Hall
- GMC 1028 in Music Education Hall
- A temporary concert space until Schroeder's Recital Hall is completed. Enter campus from Rohnert Park Expressway, proceed past the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall, turn right into Parking Lot L, and go up the stairs to the double glass doors.
- The Glaser Center
- 547 Mendocino Avenue, located just south of College Avenue on the west side of the street in Santa Rosa.
- Warren Auditorium
- A 200-seat proscenium auditorium, is located on the second floor of Ives Hall in the southeastern area of campus. Entering campus from East Cotati Ave., turn right at the stop sign, then left into Parking Lot E.
Parking
Parking passes are $2.50 for the day and may be obtained from the self-dispenser at the lot entrance, or from the Information booths at the campus entrances. Parking is free on weekends beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. For more information see:
Tickets
Music Department concerts are free of charge except for the following:
- Faculty and Guest Artist Recitals. Ticket prices are $12 General Admission; $10 SSU Faculty, Alumni and Staff; $8 Seniors and Students.
- University Chorus, Chamber Singers and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Ticket prices are $12 General Admission; $10 SSU Faculty, Alumni and Staff; $8 Seniors; Free to students of all ages with ID.
- All events are Free of charge to SSU students with ID.
To purchase tickets online, click the "Get Tickets" links above, or visit SSU School of Performing Arts on Brown Paper Tickets.
To purchase ticketsvia phone call the School of Performing Arts (SPA) Box Office at 707-664-2353. Ask about group sales and family ticket packages.