Dr. George DeGraffenreid
Welcome to the Department of Music website. We are happy about your interest in music study at California State University, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is an exciting place to study music. Because of the strong reputation for musical excellence in Los Angeles across a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres, students at CalStateLA are immersed in a musical environment where there are limitless possibilities for personal and professional growth.
Understanding our role in the unique Southern California music culture, our faculty mission is to provide a stimulating musical atmosphere where students are prepared artistically and intellectually with the practical music skills and knowledge they need to excel in traditional, contemporary and emerging music careers. Our faculty are committed to providing degree programs that are both nurturing and professionally demanding so that each student can develop as an aesthetically sensitive and musically accomplished music professional.
Whether your music career goals are in jazz, AfroLatin music, mariachi, classical chamber music, solo performance, composition, music education, or emerging fields in commercial music, CalStateLA offers you a personally fulfilling educational environment where you will have direct contact with faculty who are respected working professionals in their area of musical expertise.
We look forward to you joining our musical family at CalStateLA!
If you have questions as you explore our website please email us.