The music department is starting spring quarter with an exciting lineup of seminars and performances that cover a wide range of musical styles.
Noteworthy events this quarter include a piano master class held by Jerome Lowenthal, concert pianist and professor at Juilliard, and the Shpachenko & Friends Chamber Music Festival. Both events will be held on Monday, April 30.
Special guest Susan Egan, a Tony-nominated actress and singer, will direct “Once Upon a Mattress,” a musical comedy based on the classic story of the princess and the pea. Three shows will be held at 8 p.m., May 10 to 12.
Tickets for music events and student subscriptions can be purchased at https://csupomona.tix.com or through the Music Publicity Office in Building 24, room 142. For more information, contact Teresa Kelly at (909) 869-3554 or tkelly@cpp.edu.
Wednesday, March 28
Jonathan Bass Piano Recital
8 p.m.
$15 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Bass is chair of the piano department at The Boston Conservatory.
Thursday, March 29
Jonathan Bass Piano Master Class
Noon
Free, Music Recital Hall
Friday, April 6
Line Forms Hear guitar workshop
2 p.m.
Free, Building 24, room 101
Line Forms Hear performance
8 p.m.
$15 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
The eclectic acoustic guitar trio includes Julian Coryell, Steven Thachuk, and Scott Morris
Wednesday, April 11
Korean Tenor Kim Jun Man
8 p.m.
$15 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
The concert also features Karen Benjamin, soprano, and music students Michael Jung, Angelina Hu, and Kat Anderson.
Wednesday, April 18
Peter Yates and Nadia Shpachenko
8 p.m.
$15 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Thursday, April 26
Spring Showcase Music Hour
Noon
Free, Music Recital Hall
Directed by John Burdett.
Monday, April 30
Jerome Lowenthal Piano Master Class
Noon
Free, Music Recital Hall
Shpachenko & Friends Chamber Music Festival
8 p.m.
$15 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
With special guest Jerome Lowenthal
Thursday through Saturday, May 10-12
Music Theater Workshop “Once Upon a Mattress”
8 p.m.
$15 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Special guest Susan Egan, a Tony-nominated actress and singer, directs the show. Musical direction by Janet Noll and Joel Wilson.
Thursday and Friday, May 17 & 18
9th Songwriter Showcase
8 p.m.
$15 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Directed by Arthur Winer
Monday, May 21
Cal Poly Pomona MIDI Band
8 p.m.
$10 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Directed by Lori Huff
Wednesday, May 23
The Chamber Music of Brahms and Mendelssohn
8 p.m.
$10 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Thursday, May 24
Cal Poly Pomona String Ensemble
Noon
Free, Music Recital Hall
Directed by Janine Riveire
Kellogg Chamber Singers and University Concert Choir
8 p.m.
$10 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Directed by Iris Levine and Niké St. Clair
Friday, May 25
Ensemble FRET
8 p.m.
$10 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Tuesday, May 29
Kellogg Percussion Ensemble
Noon
Free, Music Recital Hall
Directed by Bill Schlitt
Kellogg Soul Music Ensemble
8 p.m.
$10 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Directed by Mark Chubb
Wednesday, May 30
Cal Poly Pomona Concert Band
8 p.m.
$10 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, University Theatre
Directed by John Burdett
Thursday, May 31
Cal Poly Pomona Jazz Band
8 p.m.
$10 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Directed by Tom Luer
Friday, June 1
Cal Poly Pomona Guitar Ensemble
8 p.m.
$10 general/$10 student/$7 student subscription, Music Recital Hall
Directed by Buzz Gravelle