Cal Lutheran Music Department

04/30/2026

Senior Choir Concert this Friday, 7:00 pm. at Ascension Lutheran Church! Don't miss our seniors' farewell concert! It will be a very special evening of choral singing.

04/29/2026

We did not want to miss the opportunity to share with all of you some pictures of last evening's First Annual Choir Invitational: "Voices of the Valley."

The evening began with Los Cerritos Middle School, directed by Grant Goldstein, continued with Chaminade College Preparatory High School, directed by Lauren Suchy, was followed by the Los Robles Children’s Choir, directed by Emma Rouch, and concluded with our own CLU choir, directed by Franco Basili, and the Kingsmen Quartet.

Don't miss our second edition next year!

Our CLU choir student, Pablo Sandoval, took the pictures! (Thank you, Pablo).

03/06/2026

What are you doing on Sunday at 2:00 pm? Come and listen to our Cal Lutheran students performing at the Samuelson Chapel! Rheinberger's Stabat Mater is a jewel!
Also, Adan Alejandro Fernandez will be playing the new harpsichord donated by Carol Bartell! It is beautiful.

02/06/2026

The reknown Swedich choral conductor, Cecilia Rydinger, is coming to Southern California and is visiting us at California Lutheran University 😃!! We are very excited to welcome her and see her working with our students.

If you are in the area on February 27 and want to see her in action, feel free to register for free! Choir teachers and singers are more than welcome!

The community is invited to watch Cecilia Rydinger, renowned choral and orchestral conductor, work with our university choirs and conducting students, leading rehearsals and masterclasses in the Music Department.

10/06/2025

🎶 Congratulations to our student musicians!
We’re so proud of Graciela Herrera (violin), Ava Watanabe (violin), and Julian Perez (double bass) for performing with the New West Symphony over the weekend in their “Best of Beethoven” concerts!

Students from across Ventura County were invited to join the orchestra for this special collaboration, and our CLU musicians represented the university beautifully. 💜🎻

09/25/2025

Tonight: Monetizing Your Craft!

Don’t forget — Monetizing Your Craft: How to Make Money as a Songwriter with Tracey & Vance Marino is tonight, Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6 PM in Overton Hall (HUM 133)!

Tracey & Vance have placed over 3,000 tracks in TV, film, commercials, and more! Come learn their insider tips on sync licensing and turning your music into income.

Light snacks provided.
If you haven’t already, please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

See you there!

08/22/2025

Do you play violin, viola, cello, or double bass? Join the CLU String Symphony!
Auditions for Fall 2025 are August 25–28.
Whether you’re a music major or not, all CLU students are encouraged to audition and make music with us!

Scan the QR code on the flyer for music, schedule, and details.
Questions? Contact Dr. Breanna Thornton at [email protected]
or (805) 493-3311.

08/18/2025

The Cal Lutheran Music Department YouTube channel now features all of last year’s student ensemble concerts, with more past and future performances to come! Watch full concerts in playlists or enjoy individual pieces on their own.

👉 Subscribe here:

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the California Lutheran University Music Department. Here, you can experience the excellence of our faculty and students through a wide range of musical performances. Our department nurtures talent and fosters a love for music across all genres, with perfor...

08/13/2025

Are you a CLU student who loves to sing? Join a CLU choir!
Choral placements for Fall 2025 are August 25–27 from 10 AM–5 PM.
Whether you sing treble, bass, or somewhere in between — there’s a place for your voice!
Ensembles include Cielo Treble Choir, CLU Choir, Kingsmen Quartet, and Regals Quartet.
Questions? Contact Dr. Franco Basili at [email protected].
Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and let your voice be heard!

05/02/2025

🎶 Spring 2025 Student Recitals at CLU 🎶
Join us in celebrating the hard work and artistry of our student musicians as they take the stage for their culminating performances!

All recitals are free and open to the public, and will be held at Samuelson Chapel on the CLU campus.

🗓️ Upcoming Recitals:

Friday, May 2
• 5:30 PM – Nairi Semerdjian, Senior Composition Recital
• 7:30 PM – Daniel Martinez, Senior Trumpet Recital

Saturday, May 3
• 4:30 PM – Vivian Meyer, Junior Oboe Recital
• 7:30 PM – Lucas Sprague, Senior Composition Recital

Sunday, May 4
• 3:30 PM – Kara Zaccaro, Senior Piano Recital

Saturday, May 10
• 2:00 PM – Julia Raszka, Senior Voice Recital
• 4:00 PM – Grace Seukunian, Senior Voice Recital

Let’s show our support for these talented students as they share their music with the community! 🎵

04/10/2025

The singers in Areté Vocal Ensemble are looking forward to their concert this Sunday at 2pm - Areté Sings the Best of Broadway! We hope you can join us.

Enjoy an afternoon of Broadway’s greatest hits, performed by the Areté Vocal Ensemble, on April 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM!