Music: M.M.: Wind Performance
The Master of Music option in Performance offers the opportunity to study the art of classical instrumental and vocal performance at the graduate level. Students in instrumental and vocal performance continue their studies in Music History and Theory and take classes specific to their area such as Pedagogy, Literature, Chamber Music, Ensemble, Advanced Conducting, Opera Scenes, Performance Technique, and Performance Practice as well as private lessons. Master classes with major artists are offered yearly. The culminating experience is the performance of a public recital and the preparation of an abstract.
Our students study with faculty whose professional work is acclaimed throughout Los Angeles, the nation, and internationally. Each faculty member cares deeply about the success of their students and we believe you will find CSUN to be a very welcoming and inclusive environment. Our current classical music faculty in the wind area includes:
- Dr. Lawrence Stoffel, Director of Bands, Chair of Wind Area
- Larry Kaplan, Flute
- Kathryn Pisaro, Oboe
- Taylor Eiffert, Clarinet
- Leah Kohn, Bassoon
- Benjamin Sorrell, Saxophone
- Annie Bosler, Horn
- Dylan Hart, Horn
- Erick Jovel, Trumpet
- Richard Hoffmann, Trumpet
- Paul Radke, Trombone
- Blake Cooper, Tuba
Graduate students in instrumental performance are presented with a number of performance opportunities each semester including playing in major ensembles and also as soloists. Instrumental string players have the option of auditioning to play in an honors string quartet and all instrumental students can compete to play concerto literature with the CSUN Symphony through the Concerto Competition.
Located in the city of Los Angeles, CSUN is situated in "The Entertainment Capital of the World." Our music students enjoy the privileges that come with being located in the heart of the vibrant musical scene found in L.A.
For more information, please contact the Winds Area Coordinator, Dr. Lawrence Stoffel, at stoffel@csun.edu.