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Sonoma State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble

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Andrew Harrison Playing Saxophone
Andrew Harrison to perform in first Faculty Recital

Award winning duo, Andrew Harrison (saxophones) and Jason Lo (piano), perform an evening music by celebrated composers Arturo Marquez, William Grant Still, Robert Muczynski, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Brian Wilson cropped headshot in Weill Hall with Mickey Mouse tie
Dr. Brian Wilson's composition has been selected to be performed at the College Music Society's 2023 International Conference

"Yizkor," a trio for violin, cello and piano by Brian Wilson, has been selected for performance at the College Music Society's 2023 International Conference taking place in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

Andy conducting the Symphonic Wind Ensemble from a side aerial shot
Sign-ups for Fall 2022 Ensemble Placement Auditions- Available Now!

If you're an SSU music major, if you're a non-music major at SSU, or even if you're a community member who wants to audition for one of our ensembles, our Fall 2022 Ensemble Auditions are open for you!

New Violin Faculty Member Releases Album

Gail Hernández Rosa, new violin faculty member to the Department of Music at Sonoma State, and

The navarro trio- group holding instruments
Classical Sonoma Gives Glowing Review of the Navarro Trio

On May 1, the Navarro Trio performed in Schroeder Hall for their long awaited return to the stage.

Dr Mieder standing in front of a poster board on a table in the student center ballroom
Dr. Mieder presents research at the Sonoma State Faculty & Graduate Research Symposium

Dr. Kim Mieder presented her research on independent musicianship in the full ensemble in a poster session at the Sonoma State Faculty & Graduate Research Symposium last week.

Leigh McAllister laughing behind a piano
Pianist and music department alumna performs at Shalin Liu Performance Center

Former Music Major, Leigh McAllister, has the distinct honor of performing in the Shalin Liu Performance Center with internationally recognized violinist, Adrian Anantawan on Wednesday, April 27.

Aaron Westman and group on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards
SSU Violin instructor attends the Grammy Awards

Violin and Viola faculty, Aaron Westman, attended the 2022 Grammy Awards with his chamber group,

Liana Bérubé headshot holding violin
Violin instructor, Liana Bérubé and the San José Chamber Orchestra debut two commissioned works

Liana Bérubé, a founding member of the Delphi Trio and Concertmaster of the San José Chamber Orchestra was a part of the world premiere of two new commissioned works by the SJCO.