Welcome to the Department of Music

Academic Mission

The Department of Music offers a thriving and dynamic spectrum of degree options from a minor in music to a variety of master’s programs. Degree programs have been carefully developed to prepare students for careers in performance, education or further graduate study under the tutelage of renowned faculty-artists. The curriculum includes applied instruction, composition, theory, education, history and literature. The campus’ Performing Arts Center supports the diverse program of the department with extraordinary educational facilities—including a new complex featuring a concert hall, which will accommodate student and professional concert series, and supporting musical spaces.

It is the goal of the department to develop each student’s musical and intellectual potential to the highest level. Music alumni are active in their fields as scholars, teachers and performers throughout the world. The Department of Music has been continuously and fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1966.

Choir & Orchestra Travel to Eastern Europe

This May the Chamber Choir led by Robert Istad and the Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Kimo Furumoto depart on their first combined tour.  Highlights of the 14-day trip include performances in Budapest, Krakow and Prague, among others. The tour repertoire features a variety of choral and orchestral works, including the premiere of a new choral work by faculty composer Ken Walicki. Soprano and faculty member Patricia Prunty will also join the ensembles as soprano soloist for Haydn’s Creation.

This tour serves as another in the host of highlights celebrating Cal State Fullerton’s 50th anniversary year. Before the groups depart, they will offer a special “Bon Voyage” benefit concert May 21, 2008 in Meng Concert Hall.
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Concert - At Bon Voyage Concert, University Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Choir