Occidental's Son Jarocho Ensemble, directed by Cesar Castro, introduces students to the songs and instrumental techniques of son jarocho, a musical genre from Veracruz, Mexico that mixes indigenous Mexican, African, Spanish, and Arabic sounds.
This concert is free and open to everyone.
This is a CSP99 event.
This is a CSP99 event.
Performing selected movements from:
French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816
Johann Sebastian Bach
Mazurka Op. 17, No. 4 in A minor
Fryderyk Chopin
Valse Op. 42 in A-flat Major
Fryderyk Chopin
Danzas Argentinas
Alberto E. Ginastera
This is a CSP99 event.
Music on a Friday Afternoon (or "MOFA") is an informal recital series where students showcase the music they've been practicing throughout the semester. A long-standing tradition in the Music Department, MOFAs allow students to gain performance experience while connecting with peers and community members.
Every concert features a new selection of classical and jazz favorites. Stop by each week and listen to the talents of Oxy's musicians!
This is a CSP99 event.
Come join the Jazz/Commercial Voice Studio to see and hear what these talented students have been singing this semester. Featuring performances by the students of voice instructor Loren Battley.
The students of piano instructor Junko Ueno Garrett present an evening recital.
This concert has been canceled as of April 29th, 2018.
The concert features the premiere of string quartets written by Oxy student composers Samantha Fang, Michael Kwan, Nina Marguglio, Florence Matteson, Jonah Propp, Raiah Rofsky, Anthony Stanley and Alex Twomey, performed by The Fiato Quartet, an official ensemble of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission
This is a CSP99 event.
If you want to take private lessons for voice or an instrument, or if you want to play in an ensemble, you need to attend the Music Lesson Placement & Ensemble Scholarship Auditions. These informal auditions will help us place you with an instructor suited to your needs. You will also be considered for ensemble scholarships.
Ivan Johnson and Cathlene Pineda have been performing together since 2010. Cathlene is a critically acclaimed performer/composer working in Los Angeles and her music has been described as "airy, elegant and haunting". For over two decades, Ivan has been a bassist on the progressive music scene in the US. Together they create a unique sound using original music and improvisation. They will be joined by Daniel Sunshine on drums and Stephanie Richards on trumpet.
Ivan Johnson-Bass
Cathlene Pineda-Piano
Stephanie Richards-Trumpet
Daniel Sunshine-Drums