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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,

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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.

Justin Montigne holding paper and Jenny Bent holding a baton looking at each other and laughing
Jenny Bent and Justin Montigne co-present at California All State Music Education Conference

Professor & Director of Choral Activities, Jenny Bent and Voice Faculty, Justin Montigne co-presented a session entitled “Better Together: Strategies that allow choral directors and voice teachers to work cohesively toward the creation of fulfilling, healthy, diverse, and inclusi

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Faculty, Aaron Westman's Chamber Group Receives a Grammy Nomination

Violin & viola studio faculty member, Aaron Westman has been nominated, along with his chamber group Agave

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Dr. Lynne Morrow conducts tribute concert with the Oakland Symphony

Dr. Lynne Morrow, voice, opera and music theater program director, conducts tribute concert with the Oakland Symphony Sunday, December 12th.

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Music Graduate, José Soto selected as Alumni Changemaker finalist

10,000 Degrees, has selected José Soto, music education graduate, to be a finalist and receive an award in their Alumni Change Makers Cel

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Santa Rosa Symphony Features Four SSU Faculty in Upcoming Concert

Sonoma State University Department of Music studio faculty members, Kathleen Lane Reynolds (flute),