Department of Music Events

Guest Artist: Nick Terry, Percussion

Dr. Nicholas Terry is a Grammy-winning percussionist specializing in contemporary classical music.  Based in Los Angeles, he collaborates with leading artists of 20th and 21st century music in live performance, recording, and touring.  Terry is the Director of Percussion Studies and Associate Professor of Music at the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music (Chapman University College of Performing Arts), where he additionally lectures on the subjects of world music and improvisation.  He received degrees in music performance from the University of Southern California (DMA), California Institute of the Arts (MFA), and Eastern Illinois University (BM).

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 7:30pm at the Cal State LA Music Hall, and will be live-streamed via - https://youtu.be/YsmYgU3Kucg

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, (Time TBA) - Nick Terry, Percussion Masterclass - Music Hall

Thursday, February 2, 2023, 3:15pm - Don't miss this exciting discussion about music with violist, entrepreneur, and influencer Drew Forde!

Violist Drew Alexander Forde, known online as ThatViolaKid, has a reputation not only as an accomplished performer but also as one of classical music’s most recognizable online brands. Profiled in outlets like Thrillist, WNYC, the Detroit Free Press, and Strings Magazine, he was named “one of the titans of Classical Music Instagram” by National Sawdust Log and was called “the future of our field” by Sphinx Organization president Afa Dworkin. As the co-host of the Faking Notes Podcast, alongside Juilliard friend Trevor Baumgarner, he interviews the next generation of up and coming artists with the hopes of growing a community of entrepreneurial artists around the world. Learn more about Drew by clicking here.

Monday, February 6, 2023, 5:30pm - Mitchell Hutchings, Voice Masterclass - Music Hall

The Los Angeles Saxophone Quartet:
Harvey Pittel, Soprano Saxophone
Jeff Benedict, Alto Saxophone
Roger Greenberg, Tenor Saxophone
Charlie Richard, Baritone Saxophone

Thursday, February 23, 2023, 7:30pm - Cal State LA Music Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.

Thursday, March 2, 2023, 3:15pm - Scott Worthington, Bass Recital/Masterclass - Music Hall

Come enjoy a night of music featuring performances by Cal State LA's faculty! 

Friday, March 3, 2023, 7:30 pm,  Cal State LA Music Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.

Join the Commercial Music Ensemble in a night of popular hits in the Cal State LA State Playhouse.

Thursday, March 9, 2023, 7:30 PM, and also livestreamed on YouTube.

 Join the Cal State LA Wind Ensemble for an exciting night of music in the Cal State LA State Playhouse.

Friday, March 10, 2023, 7:30pm - Cal State LA State Playhouse and livestreamed on YouTube.

Join the Cal State LA Orchestra in an exciting program of music for strings in the Cal State LA Music Hall!

Monday, March 13, 2023, 7:30pm - Cal State LA Music Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.

Brightworks New Music performs student composers' works.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 7:30pm - Cal State LA Music Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.

Join us for a night of music featuring our students in the Cal State LA Jazz Combos.

Wednesday, March 15, 7:30pm - Cal State LA Music Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 3:15pm - Presentation on Rite of Spring Reconstruction: Rebecca Baillie Stumme - Music Hall

Saturday, March 18, 2023, 3:00 pm - Cal State LA Music Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.

Join the Cal State LA Chamber Ensembles for an exciting night of music in the Cal State LA Music Hall.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 7:30 pm - Cal State LA Music Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.

Join the Cal State LA University Piano Studios for an exciting night of music in the Cal State LA Music Hall.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 7:30pm - Cal State LA Music Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.

Join the Cal State LA Guitar Ensemble for an exciting night of music in the Cal State LA Music Hall.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 7:30pm - Cal State LA Music Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.

Enjoy a night of New Music in the Cal State LA Music Hall.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 7:30pm - Cal State LA State Playhouse and livestreamed on YouTube. 

Enjoy a night of music featuring the Cal State LA Jazz Combos in the Cal State LA Music Hall!

Thursday, April 27, 2023, 7:30pm - Cal State LA Music Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.

Friday, April 28, 2023, 9:00am - 5:00pm - Music Hall

Enjoy a night of music with the Cal State LA Jazz Ensemble in the State Playhouse!

Monday, May 1, 2023. 7:30pm - Cal State LA State Playhouse and livestreamed on YouTube.

Join the Cal State LA Afro-Latin Ensemble for an exciting night of music in the Cal State LA State Playhouse.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7:30pm - 

Join the Commercial Music Ensemble for a night of popular hits in the Cal State LA State Playhouse.

Thursday, May 4, 2023, 7:30pm - 

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 7:30pm - Luckman Fine Arts Complex Mainstage

Come join us in the Music Courtyard for an evening of Mariachi music.

Come join us for an evening with the Cal State LA Wind Ensemble in the State Playhouse.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7:30pm - Cal State LA State Playhouse and livestreamed on YouTube.