Music Events

Among the innumerable collegiate wind ensembles found throughout North America, a select few have distinguished themselves from the pack of others. These distinguished few possess an established heritage of musical excellence while keeping a steadfast vision toward a relevant and profound musical future. The Wind Ensemble at CSUN is among these distinguished few.  Read more

The Light Matter Trio is a young and dynamic ensemble that is dedicated to championing and commissioning works by primarily living composers. Read more

Called a “groundbreaking ensemble” by the Los Angeles Chronicle, The MANA Chamber Players have repeatedly won high praise from today’s leading composers  noted as an ensemble that is “vigorous and accomplished…deserving every success” and “beautifully balanced…a new bright light in the world of chamber music” by Pulitzer Prize winners Charles Wuorinen and Ellen Taafe Zwilich.  Read more

Harpsichordist James Dorsa is a native of Southern California's San Fernando Valley as well as a CSUN Music alumnus.  He performs harpsichord concerts both locally and abroad, strongly favoring the seldom performed modern repertoire.  The majority of his appearances are based on presenting the harpsichord, with its long and antiquarian history, as a living organism capable of portraying the nuances of the 21st Century.  His "maximalist" style has met with resounding interest.   Read more