In this launch and masterclass Joe Davies, author of The Gothic Imagination in the Music of Franz Schubert, will work

Master Class with pianist Dr. Sarkis Baltaian Director of Instrumental Music at the Orange County School of the Arts

Master class will feature piano students from the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, Department of Music

Galan Trio: Kinesis

A concert of contemporary works by California composers

Organized by Christopher Dobrian

Monday, April 22, 2024, 8 p.m.

Winifred Smith Hall

(Download the performance poster)

On Friday, March 8 at 1pm, pianist Jeremy Samolesky, from Auburn University, will perform a solo piano recital including works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt, and Marjan Mozetich.

At 2pm, following the recital, Professor Samolesky will give a master class for the music department piano majors.

This event will take place in Winifred Smith Hall and is free and open to the public.

Guest Artist

Joseph Lim, viola

with Department of Music Visiting Professor of Piano Rira Lim

Guest Artist

Rira Lim, piano

Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, 1:30 p.m.

Winifred Smith Hall

CTSA Department of Music Visiting Professor of Piano, Rira Lim will perform a solo piano recital in Winifred Smith Hall. From the Korea National University of Education, Professor Lim will perform an all-Chopin program, including Waltzes, Nocturnes and the complete four Ballades.

The recital is free and open to the public.

Finding a Voice

Organized by Dr. Joe Davies

April 6-7, 2024

Winifred Smith Hall

Women Of The One: Trailblazers of Funk

Panelists: Dawn Silva, Jeanette Washington, Maxi B, Medusa

Organized by Dr. Dawn Norfleet

Saturday, March 9, 2024, 7 p.m.

Winifred Smith Hall

Honors Concert

Organized by Lorna Griffitt, Sarah Koo Freeman and Nina Scolnik

Sunday, April 7, 2024, 3 p.m.

Winifred Smith Hall

The annual Honors Concert showcases outstanding music students in solo and ensemble performances from classical to jazz and beyond. Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear exceptionally talented musicians from all disciplines from the department of music.

Generous support is provided by the Marjorie and Robert Rawlins Endowment Fund.