Established in 1972, the California Music Academy at California State University, Fullerton was founded by CSUF Professor Emeritus Benton Minor. The purpose at that time was to provide a low-cost opportunity for Southern California High School students to learn about music in a summer setting that would enrich their lives and help them contribute to their school programs. CMA grew and expanded its scope since its first year and has provided a wide-range of courses and activities that are often not part of the public school curriculum.
Daily Schedule
Opening Day
12:00 noon Check-in, Auditions & First-day activities
5:00 p.m. Camp closes
Weekday Schedule
8:00 a.m. Check-in & Warm-up
8:30 a.m. Large Ensemble rehearsals and Sectionals
11:00 a.m. Theory, Composition & Jazz Improv
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Jazz, Small Ensembles, Electives & Performance Workshops"
3:15 p.m. Large Ensembles, Sectionals &
Performance Workshops
4:45 p.m. End of day
5:00 p.m. Camp closes
Friday Concert
7:00 p.m. Jazz Concert
Saturday Schedule
2 p.m. Rotating schedule of dress rehearsals
5 p.m. CMA Bar-b-que (ticketed event—more info to follow)
7:00 p.m. Symphonic Winds, Orchestra & Strings Concert
Workshops
The following ensembles, workshops and classes were offered:
- Small Ensembles
- Performance Workshops
- Jazz Improvisation
- Theory
- MIDI
- Composition & Arranging
- Keyboard Class
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CSUF MASTER Faculty
Dr. Mitchell Fennell, Wind/Band Program
Prof. Kimo Furumoto, Symphony Orchestra Program
Dr. Chuck Tumlinson, Jazz Program
Prof. Bongshin Ko, Strings Program
Dr. Ken Walicki, Theory Program
Cynthia Ellis, Flute Program
The Program
The program offered an array of activities, with each student's personalized schedule to include a variety of ensembles, classes and workshops. Each participant performed in a large ensemble and took a Theory/Musicianship class. Wind, brass and percussionists performed in the Wind Symphony, and strings in the Symphony Orchestra for their large ensemble experience. Additionally, students could audition on the opening day of camp to participate beyond their large ensemble--for the Symphony Orchestra, jazz bands and chamber ensembles.
Enrollment & Auditions
Entrance open to all students who have had experience in a school ensemble.
Further Information
For additional information or inquiries contact:
California Music Academy
Mitchell Fennell
c/o Department of Music,
Cal State Fullerton
PO Box 6850
Fullerton , CA 92834-6850
Telephone: (714) 278-3511
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