CSU Channel Islands University Chorus

The CSUCI University Chorus is a class that is offered at the university. The class is listed in the course syllabus as University Chorus. CSUCI students earn music credits.  Membership is open to adult community members from Ventura County as well as to faculty and staff of the university.

The chorus performs each semester on campus and in the community.  The fall term generally includes shorter holiday-themed music, often with wide cultural themes and a variety of languages and musical styles. Winter and spring concerts generally include larger choral works and collaborations with orchestra, CICA's youth chorus, and other concert partners.

Prospective singers from the community can schedule an audition by contacting Dr. KuanFen Liu: downbeatplus@gmail.com.  

Dr. KuanFen Liu
Artistic Director and Conductor

KuanFen Liu has profoundly shaped the performing arts community since she arrived in Ventura in 1999. She was instrumental in forming the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra, and the Channel Islands Choral Association – with both groups advancing her vision to nurture the next generation of musicians. As the Artistic Director and Conductor of both organizations since their inception, KuanFen has created unique concert series with innovative programming, commissioned new works from local composers, and initiated outreach and mentorship programs in Ventura County school districts. The most recent example of KuanFen’s achievements occurred in the summer of 2022, when KuanFen led a 108-member choir – primarily of Ventura County singers aged 14 to 80 – and the New England Symphonic Ensemble in a performance at Carnegie Hall.

In addition to her conducting career, KuanFen is an Associate Professor in Music at CSU Channel Islands University where she teaches music theory, music history, recital repertory classes, and performance-related courses. Launched in October 2023; KuanFen was pivotal in building the inaugural degree curriculum of B.A. in Music at CSU Channel Islands.

Originally from Taiwan, KuanFen began musical studies at the age of five. She is a graduate of the prestigious Eastman School of Music (M.M.), and Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California (D.M.A.). She has studied under William Dehning, William Weinert, Mark Gibson, and David Effron, and has participated in masterclasses, workshops, and music festivals with renowned conductors including Robert Shaw, Charles Dutoit, Helmuth Rilling, Joseph Flummerfelt, James Jordan, and Dale Warland. KuanFen’s conducting career has enabled her to work with choirs and orchestras throughout the United States and worldwide: including Bangkok, Thailand; Auckland, New Zealand; and Taiwan. KuanFen is one of the guest conductors featured by the MidAmerica Productions' 2024 International Residencies. Working with John Rutter, she will make her European conducting debut in London, England in June 2024. To learn more on how KuanFen brings community together through music, please visit www.kuanfenliu.com.

Linda Fern Fay
Accompanist

Linda Fern Fay is a teacher, pianist and organist who enjoys performing classical to jazz music. She has entertained in many fine restaurants and hotels.  Credits include:

  • M.M. in Piano Performance, Pacific Lutheran University

  • B.M. in Piano Pedagogy, Eastern New Mexico University

  • Retired faculty member: Ventura College (class and private piano)

  • Former faculty member: Pacific Lutheran University, Ft. Steilacoom Community College, Oxnard (various piano, voice, and music)

  • Church organist - Featured organist playing concertos with various orchestras by Handel, Mozart, Rheinberger and Poulenc

  • Accompanist for Channel Islands University Chorus/Channel Islands Choral Association

  • Vocal coach, studio musician; private piano studio

  • American Federation of Musicians, Sigma Alpha Iota, American Guild of Organists, the Dominant Music Club

  • Past president of the Pleasant Valley-Ventura County Branch of the Music Teachers' Association of California

For additional information, visit: http://www.fayproductions.com 

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