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ARTS UNDER THE STARS
MARCH 7, 2022
The CSUCI University Chorus performed an excerpt of Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna; sang I Believe by Mark A. Miller; and supplied the chorus to the Rolling Stones You Can’t Always Get What You Want at CSUCI’s eleventh annual interdisciplinary extravaganza of original work, along with the Contemporary Music Ensemble, Azteca Dance and Culture, CI Dance Program, Theatre, Cheer, Dance Club, KakePops, and special guests Hip Hop Mindset and Ukrainian Dance Troupe Chervona Kalyna. Followed by a DJ set by E-motive and Arts Under the Stars Dance Party!
WINTER HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2021
A live concert collaboration of Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra, Channnel Islands Choral Association, Santa Paula High School Concert Choir, CSU Channel Islands University Chorus and Artistic Director Dr. KuanFen Liu. Featuring excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna; plus Saint-Saëns’ Organ Concerto #3.
Into the Light: Celebrating Black Composers in Choral Music
JUNE 4-20, 2021
A Virtual Choral Experience featuring the CSU Channel Islands University Chorus and the Pleasant Valley School District Chorus streamed on demand. The event included non-idiomatic choral music of some of the most famous and influential Black composers who have too long been neglected in the Western tradition: Bobby McFerrin, Undine Smith Moore, Mark Miller, Victor C. Johnson and Ysaÿe Barnwell.
Into the Light: Celebrating Women Composers in Choral Music
DECEMBER 11-20, 2020
A Virtual Choral Experience by the CSUCI University Chorus and the Pleasant Valley School District Chorus streamed on demand. The program was designed to bring awareness of women composers past and present who have been underrepresented in concert programming: Betty Nicholson, Dale Trumbore, Dr. Andrea Ramsey, Sarah Quartel and Elizabeth Alexander. Interviews with Dale Trumbore and Dr. Ramsey describe the challenges each have faced in the competitive field of choral music.
A Light in the Darkness: Voices of Hope, Peace and Comfort
DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2019
A concert by the CSU Channel Islands University Chorus with music by composers from the Baroque period to the contemporary, and from various cultural traditions and languages, showing human strength and resiliency during difficult times in history.
Great American Songfeast Fundraiser
MAY 5, 2019
Channel Islands Choral Association and artistic director, Dr. KuanFen Liu, hosted The Great American Songfeast fundraiser celebrating the great American songbook with a side of great American comfort food.
PVSD Chorus Spring Concert
MAY 28, 2019
A concert by the Pleasant Valley School District Chorus featuring rhythmic selections and standard favorites. Performed at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Camarillo.
Trace History - African American Journeys Through Song
DECEMBER 3 & 9, 2018
Trace History – African American Journeys Through Song traced African American history through traditional and modern spirituals as well as music influenced by them. This program was designed by CSU Channel Islands Performing Arts Professor, Dr. KuanFen Liu, to further understanding of the complexity of human history and expression.
PVSD Chorus Spring Concert
JUNE 12, 2018
The last performance of the season with an eclectic collection of choral music featuring works by Vaughan Williams, Dvorak, Berberian, Solomon, Hurwitz, and more. Music Director, Daniel Newman-Lessler; Assistant Instructor, Jonas Lee; Pianist, Betty Nicholson.
Reconciliation: Choral Spectacular 2018
MAY 5 & 6, 2018
The CSUCI University Chorus and PVSD Chorus performed together with Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra at the First United Methodist Church of Ventura.
The Poet Sings: Songs & Poems Inspired by the British Isles
DECEMBER 4 & 10, 2017
Dr. KuanFen Liu conducted the CSU Channel Islands University Chorus in music by Edward Elgar, R. Vaughn Williams, C.V. Stanford, and others.
CSUCI Choir : Choral Spectacular!
MAY 7 & 12, 2017
The CSU Channel Islands University Chorus joined with the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra (CHICO) under the baton of Dr. KuanFen Liu to perform Mozart Requiem Mass and Bach's Motet No.1 'Singet dem Herrn ein Neues Lied' at the First United Methodist Church of Ventura and Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo.
Private Fundraiser
A solo piano recital by Daniel Newman-Lessler to benefit the PVSD Chorus. The fundraiser took place in Somis.
PVSD Chorus at the Oxnard Food Truck Night
The PVSD Chorus performed for diners in Plaza Park, Oxnard. Food, picnic and music free for all!
PVSD Chorus Spring Concert
Performance by the PVSD Chorus at St. Columbia's Episcopal Church in Camarillo.
Conducted by Daniel Newman-Lessler and Jonas Lee.
PVSD Chorus Fundraiser
JUNE 5, 2018
The Pleasant Valley School District (PVSD) Chorus held a fundraiser
at El Tecolote Cafe in Old Town Camarillo. El Tecolote generously donated 20% of pre-tax sales to Channel Islands Choral Association.
CICA Smörgåsbordway Fundraiser
Singers of the CSU Channel Islands University Chorus get ready to perform for guests at Channel Islands Choral Association’s private fundraising event.
“Trace History – African American Journeys Through Song”
DECEMBER 3 & 9, 2018
Trace History – African American Journeys Through Song traced African American history through traditional and modern spirituals as well as music influenced by them. This program was designed by CSU Channel Islands Performing Arts Professor, Dr. KuanFen Liu, to further understanding of the complexity of human history and expression.