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Three women standing next to each other in front of a green screen
Project Pauline Premiers

Last night, Wednesday March 24, Project Pauline premiered its first ever video podcast episode on our website.

José Soto, LBC Music Specialist
José Soto, Class of 2018

Watch José's interview or read what he has to say below about his time at Sonoma State and his new career in working with young students to learn mariachi.

Tony Collins Headshot with trombone and ehuphonium
Passing of Beloved Music Faculty

Recently, we lost a great musician, faculty member, and friend, Anthony Collins.

Kasey Knudsen on stage with saxophone
Women centered events to look forward to on International Women's Day

Today and everyday we want to lift up those talented women in music who are bringing excellence to the stage (in person and virtual) and who continue to help shape music across the world and across genres.

 

Dr. Kim Mieder Conducting
SSU Music Education Program Represents at Virtual CASMEC

February has been a very busy month for the Music Education Program!  Dr.

Eric Whitacre with students on Zoom
Grammy-winner, Eric Whitacre, virtually visits Sonoma State students

The Department of Music at Sonoma State University welcomed Eric Whitacre to an open Zoom discussion moderated by Director of Choral Activities at SSU, Dr. Jenny Bent. 

The Importance of Hands-on Learning and Community Outreach
Sonoma State University music students present at 2021 CASMEC Virtual Conference

"This presentation will highlight the importance of hands-on learning opportunities and community outreach within NAfME chapter meetings, to further advance skills learned in our courses.

Headshot of Jay Zhong holding a violin
Faculty Spotlight: Jay Zhong

Studio faculty, Jay Zhong, will perform as a soloist in the Santa Rosa Symphony's November 15 online concert recorded live from Weill Hall at the Green Music Center.

Two new articles by Dr. Kim Mieder

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