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Senior, Matthew Bowker Wins 3rd Prize in the King's Peak International Music Competition

Recently, graduating senior and Music Education Major, Matthew Bowker entered himself into the King's Peak International Music Competition and won 3rd prize for his performance of Jacques Ibert’s Concertino da Camera for Alto Saxophone and Piano.

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Giving Day and New Orchestra Season Announced

GIVING DAY AT SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Thursday, April 29th

Mark your calendars! The Sonoma State Department of Music and SSU Symphony Orchestra is proud to participate in Sonoma State University's inaugural Giving Day on April 29, 2021.

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Composer Alex Freeman joins SonoVoce to answer questions and discuss his piece, "Calle sin nombre"

This year, SonoVoce has put its heart and soul into preparing Finnish-American composer Alex Freeman's powerful work, Calle sin nombre. Monday, our singers met Alex, and the visit certainly did not disappoint!

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Tribute to Tony Collins

Watch this trombone choir perform a touching tribute in honor of the late Tony Collins and read some of the things, others have had to say about the passing of a great teacher, performer, and friend.

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Project Pauline Premiers

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

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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.

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Passing of Beloved Music Faculty

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

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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.

 

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SSU Music Education Program Represents at Virtual CASMEC

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