Department of Music at California State University, Northridge
Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication | |
| Type | Conservatory |
|---|---|
Parent institution | California State University, Northridge |
| Director | Dr. Ric Alviso |
| Location | , , |
| Website | www |
Ranked in the top 25 accredited university programs in the nation, the Music Department at Cal State Northridge is known for superior teaching provided by 70 distinguished faculty and professional musicians. Currently, there are more than 500 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in music.
CSUN’s music programs have been recognized internationally for the excellent preparation of students in a variety of careers in classical and commercial music. Located within 20–30 minutes from the center of the film, television, and recording industry, the Music Department at Cal State Northridge offers outstanding studying and performing opportunities in connection with the leading educational institutions and cultural venues of the Los Angeles area.
Faculty (past-present)
- Gregg Bissonette, drums
- Ron Borczon, Music Therpy
- John Dearman, guitar
- Scott Glasgow, film & media composition
- Liviu Marinescu, composition
- Bob McChesney, jazz trombone
- John Pisano, jazz guitar
- Ron Purcell, guitar
- John Roscigno, orchestral conducting
- Elizabeth Sellers, film & media composition
- Lawrence Stoffel, bands & conducting
- Steven Thachuk guitar
- David Whitwell, bands & conducting (retired)
Areas of study
- Music Industry Studies
- Music Therapy
- Breadth Studies in Music
- Music Education
- Commercial & Media Composition
- Composition
- Strings
- Woodwinds
- Brass
- Percussion
- Piano
- Voice
- Jazz Performance
- Classical Guitar
Notable Alumni
Brass
- Ronnie Blake trumpet
- Tony Clements tuba
- Jeff Purtle trumpet
Composition
- Beverly Grigsby composer
- Kentaro Sato Media and Commercial Music / Conducting (MA)
- George Stone (composer) composer
- Jeanne Pool composer
- Garrett Byrnes composer
- Stephen Cohn composer
- John Coda composer
Percussion
- Kalani percussion
- Alphonse Mouzon percussion
Piano
- Gordon Goodwin piano
Strings
- Ron Purcell classical guitar
- Robert Lipsett violin
- John Doan guitar
- Bruce Bransby bass
Voice
- Michelle DeYoung voice
- James Fortune voice
- Maia Sharp voice
- Nicole Cabell voice
Woodwinds
- Vicki Boeckman recorder, flute
- D. Scott Rogo oboe
Jazz
- Alphonso Johnson bass
- Kim Pensyl keyboard
- Richard Campbell (musician) bass guitar
- John Densmore jazz studies
- Michael Glenn Williams composer, pianist
- Masauko Chipembere Jr jazz studies
Other
- Toshiyuki Shimada conductor
- Paul Roessler singer
- Leland Sklar singer, film composer
- James Lee Stanley singer-songwriter
References
External links
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