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The Music Department strives for solid traditional training practices while exposing students to advance music technology. As a department we ensure that students understand the context of music based off multiple cultures around the world. Our curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility while encouraging students to learn about a wide variety of musical practices.

CSU San Marcos is proud to be an All-Steinway Piano School.

Music Capstones Spring 2024

The CSUSM Music Department presents the Senior Capstone Concert, featuring Rodneal Ordonez and William Brumbach.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Starting at 7:00 pm in ARTS 111

Free Admission

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Department Highlights

Student Final Recital

Music Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng

Introducing Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng, the new Chair of the CSUSM Music Department.

Professor Mackenzie Leighton

Introducing Professor Mackenzie Leighton, bass instructor and lecturer for the History of Rock

Spring 2021 Vocal Ensemble

CSUSM Music Department presents the Spring 2021 Vocal Ensemble

Songs of Protest and Resistance - We'll Rise On Up

"We'll Rise Up" - Songwriting by Jared Friedrichs, Rachael Groeneweg, Sarah Lehman, Patrick Clauder, Jorge Flores Video editing: Rachael Goenew

Songs of Protest and Resistance

"Lift Every Voice and Sing, A Change is Gonna Come"- arranged by Rachael Groeneweg

Congratulations Rachael Groeneweg

Congratulations to CHABSS's Scholarship & Creative Works Champions winner, Rachael Groeneweg. Read about Rachael's accomplishments as a Music Major in the School of Arts.

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Congratulations to CSUSM Music Major, Rachael Groeneweg, for moving forward as a finalist to the statewide Research Symposium!

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