Welcome to
CSU Fullerton's Department of Music!

You are reading this because you already have something in common with us. You share our passion for music and music making, and you are looking for high quality music experiences to continue your development as a musical performer and scholar. Is Cal State Fullerton the place for you? Here are some of the reasons to give yourself the benefit of a Fullerton education in music…

• Outstanding academic and performance faculty
• Exceptional performance, practice and teaching facilities
• Successful Alumni
• Convenient, accessible location, at a reasonable cost

What sets Cal State Fullerton's Music Department apart?

• High, nationally recognized standards
• Individual attention
• Master classes and guest soloists with world renowned musicians
• Performances in the acoustically superior 800-seat Meng Hall in the new Clayes Performing Arts Center
• Cal State Fullerton student music groups regularly tour domestically and internationally.

Answers to your Questions about
CSU Fullerton's Music Department

• What undergraduate degree programs are offered?
• What are the degree program requirements?
• What advanced degrees are available?
• Can I minor in music?
• What performance ensembles are offered?
• What other student groups are there for music majors and minors?
• What should I do to prepare to be a music major?
• Are scholarships available for music majors?
• Who provides advisement for me?

Click here to learn more about CSU Fullerton's Department of Music

Thanks for visiting, and please stay in touch.
You deserve the benefit of a Fullerton education in Music!

Joseph Clayes III Performing Arts Center

Meng Concert Hall

University Singers
hit the Big Time!

On Tuesday October 20th Cal State Fullerton University Singers took the stage at the Walt Disney Concert Hall alongside the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and an array of professional vocalists under the baton of Conductor John Mauceri.   The performance, entitled The Walt Disney Symphonic Legacy, featured pieces from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Sleeping Beauty, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 

Michelle Doolittle, a vocal performance major, soloed in the role of the bird whistle in the Snow White Symphonic Retelling. “I was excited to sing with the choir and nervous about whistling! This is something I will definitely put in my resume. Performing in this venue under conductor Mauceri with the caliber of solo artists certainly increased my performance level.”  Katherine Radakovich who sang the echo to Snow White said:  “The performance opportunities given to students as a result of the efforts made by Dr. Istad are phenomenal. The Music Department at CSUF truly cares about the future of their students.” Andrew Nugyen felt the opportunity to perform in the Symphonic Portrait of the Pirates of the Caribbean increased his level of concentration in rehearsal. “Preparing for such a percussive solo took dedication and focus but it paid off in the confidence I gained as a performer coupled with the support of my director and fellow choir members.”  Following the performance, conductor John Mauceri wrote: “thank you once again for your fantastic work on the Disney concert. Absolutely splendid on all counts!”

READ A REVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE