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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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Alex Kahn conducting the Orchestra
Virtual Day of Strings Announced

Dr. Alexander Kahn has just announced this special opportunity for high school string players who may be interested in learning about the college admissions process from the perspective of current music majors and gaining insights from Dr.

Christa Durand at a desk with sheet music outdoors
Christa Durand, Class of 2008

Sonoma State began influencing my life and career path even before I was enrolled. By my junior year in high school, I was pretty sure that I was going to be a political science major, and then continue my education to become an attorney.

Dr. Kim Mieder conducting
Dr. Kim Mieder Writes Article on Best Strategies for Music Practice

Our Coordinator of Music Education, Dr.

Alison Poteracke singing in a booth
Alison Poteracke Class of 2014

My experiences at SSU set me on a path of great meaning and importance to my life. While a student at SSU I lost the ability to play an instrument due to an injury and discovered my passion for jazz composition. With the support of Dr.

Music Dept Dean's List Spring 2020
Spring 2020 Dean's List

Though this semester has been long, about a third of our music students made it onto the dean's list! We are so proud of all our students who put in the work to pursue excellence and are happy to celebrate them.

I Love You Music Video
New Music Video Project Featuring Dr. Lynne Morrow

"'I Love You.' The most powerful phrase in the world. We call on 'I Love You' to lead us to Victory, Health & Strength over everything. 'I Love You.'"