The Music Department introduces a student to the role of music in today’s world, helps form personal goals, and provides the discipline, skills and knowledge to accomplish those goals. The program develops musical skills, encourages creativity, and cultivates vision for the future. The University’s polytechnic emphasis also provides an excellent opportunity to explore music in conjunction with a wide range of other fields. Graduates are prepared to begin specialized study at the graduate level and to enter a wide variety of professional careers. The department offers a wide range of elective courses which allow the student to specialize to some extent within a liberal arts degree.
Modified from music.calpoly.edu
Senior Projects from 2013
From Unsung To High-strung: The Development Of The Viola Through The Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries, As It Is Used To Introduce Fugues, Anthony Vincent Dell'Osso
Kyler Robert Michael Fischer, Guitar, Kyler R.M. Fischer
Katelyn Holliday, Soprano, Katelyn Holliday
Side Show: The Musical Direction, Morgan D. Hurd
Jessica Livermore, Violin Recital, Jessica Livermore
Synesthesia and a Comparative Analysis of Colored Composition, Maris Loeffler
Claire MacKenzie, Mezzo-Soprano, Claire Elizabeth MacKenzie
Django's Caravan: The Journey of the Gypsy King, Patrick Ray Monson
Thematic Catalogue for Upright Bass Concerti, Thomas Nickerson
Choosing a Textbook 101: A Review of Music Fundamentals Resources, Matlyn Peracca
Taylor Safina, Soprano, Taylor A. Safina
Senior Projects from 2012
Matt Abela, Piano, Matthew Abela
Brigid Drury Senior Piano Recital, Brigid Drury
Nicholas Garrison, Baritone Saxophone, nay, Nicholas Garrison
Sarah Nulton, Soprano, Sarah Nulton
Lauren Wasynczuk, Saxophone, Lauren Wasynczuk
Brittney Zearfoss, Soprano, Brittney Zearfoss
Senior Projects from 2011
The Gospel Through Music: Comparing the Music of Martin Luther to Contemporary Christian Songs, Emily Allyn
Kellie Barragan, Mezzo-Soprano: Seeing, Hearing, and Believing: Depictions of Ethnicity from The Mikado to In the Heights, Kellie Barragan
Steve Carlton, Piano, Steve Carlton
Ashlee Chan: Flute Senior Recital, Ashlee Chan
Natalie deBruijn, Soprano, Natalie deBruijn
Lisa Figel, Soprano, Lisa Figel
Zack Fisher, Tuba, Zachary Fisher