The Real World awaits YOU...
"The world of music is a vast and ever-changing field that is influenced by culture, politics, economics, and ultimately through the performance of the individual artist. Artistry is realized through dynamic learning experiences that lead to personal accomplishment. The Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach is proud to offer these experiences. You are about to enter the real world of music that awaits you at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music." —John Carnahan, Chair
...Welcome to our world.
Current News
·Cole Conservatory welcomes artist-in-residence Cheryl Studer
The Bob Cole Conservatory of Music is thrilled to present a week of master classes with Cheryl Studer, March 22-25, 2010, one of the world's most prominent singers. The grammy award winning Studer has performed in over eighty roles, and recorded with such luminaries as Claudio Abbado, James Levine, Sir George Solti, Giuseppe Sinopoli, and Kent Nagano. One of the most prominent singers of our time, the dramatic soprano has sung from Mozart to Strauss and from Verdi to Floyd in most of the major opera houses of the world.
To hear her sing Mozart's Dove Sono from Marriage of Figaro (Vienna State Opera, Claudio Abbado, Conductor) , click here.
Visit Cheryl Studer's Wiki.
·Cole Conservatory congratulates Cole Conservatory alumna Marina Harris
Marina Harris (Bachelor of Music-Opera Performance-2007) was the highest ranked female singer in the Western Division of the Metropolitan Opera's National Competition. The Bob Cole faculty congratulates Marina on her many recent professional success, and on her placing on this most prestigious of regional competitions.
·Cole Conservatory mourns senior choral music education major Kyle Stevens
In the early morning of October 19th, Cole Conservatory senior Kyle Stevens passed away unexpectedly at his home. An outstanding bass vocalist, four-year member of the Chamber Choir, treasurer of the student ACDA chapter, and founding member of Men's Chorus, Kyle will be remembered for his sense of humor, his gentle nature, and his love of singing and people.
His friends and family have established a scholarship in his honor. To contribute, please send your donation made out to CSULB Foundation, Kyle Stevens Scholarship and send it to:
Arlena Kauppi
College of the Arts
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
·Cole Conservatory Hosts Robert Dick Concert and Masterclass
On October 10th & 11th, the Conservatory hosted flutist/composer Robert Dick for master classes and a concert. He is an international living legend, known for his work on extended techniques, that has expanded the flute's vocabulary more than anyone in history.
Robert Dick is pictured here with Dr. John Barcellona, Director of Woodwind Studies, during the finale of his solo recital.
·Cole Conservatory welcomes David Weiss to woodwind faculty
The Bob Cole Conservatory of Music is pleased to welcome David Weiss, former Principal Oboist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, to our woodwind faculty. —Dr. John Barcellona, Director of Woodwind Studies
Please visit David Weiss's Woodwind Studies page.
· Two musicology students win Graduate Research Fellowships
Congratulations to Christa Lorenz and Erica Ann Watson, both students in the MA Musicology program, for winning Graduate Research Fellowships in support of their thesis research for the 2009-10 year. Christa’s research will focus on original film scores by Hugo Friedhofer and Dimitri Tiomkin, among others, that are in the University Library Special Collections. Erica’s work will focus on World War II-era songs which shaped and secularized societal attitudes about the celebration of Christmas.
· Jazz Ensembles Take Top Honors at Monterey
Congratulations to both Concert Jazz Orchestra, Jeff Jarvis, director, and Pacific Standard Time, Christine Guter, director, for taking first place at the 52nd annual Monterey Jazz Festival Next Generation Festival. The Bob Cole Conservatory Jazz Program swept the Collegiate awards! Join Jazz at the Beach in Monterey this September!
· Record numbers audition for the Bob Cole Conservatory in Spring 2009
Over three hundred prospective students have registered to audition for the Bob Cole Conservatory's spring auditions. Instrumentalists and singers have flocked to Cal State Long Beach's newly created Conservatory, lured by top-quality performance and scholarly opportunities and significant scholarship. The final audition date is March 7; there are still limited openings for auditions. Interested students should register immediately by emailing Arnel Ignacio.
· CSULB alumnus Ryan Brown named composer fellow of Brooklyn Philharmonic
The Brooklyn Philharmonic has named CSULB alumnus Ryan Brown as one of its composer fellows for the 2008-2009 season. Fellows are given open access to all Brooklyn Philharmonic rehearsals and concerts, receive private instruction and feedback from Music Director Christie, and work closely with composer Randall Woolf to create chamber works to be premiered at the Brooklyn Philharmonic's "Music Off The Walls" series at the Brooklyn Museum.
News Archive
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