Cal Poly Humboldt Music

10/14/2026

On October 24th we will be presenting a performance of "The Innocents" by percussionists Allen Otte & John Lane. The performance uses a variety of found-object and
home-made instruments, electronic soundscapes, and spoken texts to explore aspects of the issues surrounding wrongful imprisonment and exoneration in the American criminal justice system: mistaken identity, incarceration, injustice, politics, psychology, and resilience.

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The Innocents was originally conceived in 2006 by Allen Otte and Jo...

07/09/2026

Progress is being made on the Fulkerson acoustical retrofit.

06/16/2026

Fulkerson acoustical retrofit is progressing. Thanks to all the donors who made this first step of improvements possible. In another couple of years we hope to be able to do similar work on the side walls.

06/03/2026

Fulkerson Acoustical Retrofit Phase 1 is under way. This summer the back wall will be reconfigured, which should substantially improve the sound in the hall and for performers on stage. Then, in another few years, once we have acquired sufficient funding, we hope to do similar work on the side walls, which will make an even more significant improvement to the space.
Cal Poly Humboldt College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Humboldt Musicians.

05/04/2026

The Music Program thanks Julie Fulkerson for her advocacy for the Arts and our community - and for the scholarships that have benefited dozens of music students!

https://now.humboldt.edu/news/educator-advocate-philanthropist-alums-journey-student-community-leader?utm_source=now_weekly_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hnow-2026-05-04
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05/01/2026

IdeaFest!

04/16/2026

https://now.humboldt.edu/news/trailblazing-cultural-property-scholar-and-violin-maker-receive-honorary-degree

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to announce it will award an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts to alum Carla Shapreau (‘83, Special Major) at Commencement this May, recognizing her groundbreaking work at the intersection of music, law, and cultural heritage.

04/02/2026

03/02/2026

Alumnus Jon Souza and Carnegie Hall

https://forever.humboldt.edu/content/forever-feature-me-feature-me-mini/redwood-curtain-carnegie-curtain-call

On April 1, when Jonathan Souza (‘01, Music Education) steps onto the podium at Carnegie Hall, he will carry more than a baton in his hand. He will carry a lifetime of rehearsals in small-town band rooms, late nights in the music lobby at Cal Poly Humboldt, the steady encouragement of mentors, and...