Single Subject Credential - Music
DEPARTMENT
Department of Music
Tony Mowrer, Chair
Music Building, Room 134
559.278.2654
www.fresnostate.edu/music/
MN in Music, Minor
MA in Music - Music Education Option, M.A.
MA in Music - Performance Option, M.A.
BA in Music - Instrumental Performance Keyboard Option, B.A.
BA in Music - Composition Option, B.A.
BA in Music - Vocal Performance Option, B.A.
BA in Music - Instrumental Performance Option, B.A.
BA in Music - Music As A Liberal Art Option, B.A.
BA in Music - Music Education, Choral/Vocal Music Education Emphasis, B.A.
BA in Music - Music Education Option, B.A.
BA in Music - Instrumental Music Education Emphasis, B.A.
BA in Music - Jazz Studies, B.A.
CRED in Single Subject Credential - Music
A major in music is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching, performance, or music-related fields. It enhances their
knowledge of the musical art and increases their sensitivity to the musical world around them.
The Department of Music provides the following:
• undergraduate instruction in music for those planning professional careers as performers, composers, and studio teachers,
as well as those preparing for advanced degrees in performance and composition
• state-approved subject matter preparation required for a California teaching credential in music
• graduate education for students planning professional and academic careers or seeking professional growth as K-12
teachers or junior college instructors
• broad acquaintance with music for the community and nonmusic major
Two degree programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music are offered: the Bachelor of Arts and the
Master of Arts.
Facilities
The music building houses recital and concert facilities, rehearsal halls, classrooms, faculty studios, offices, and student
practice rooms. The building also contains recording studios, computer labs, MIDI and electronic music labs, and a trackeraction organ.
REQUIREMENTS
Credential Program Requirements
This is a state-approved subject matter preparation program for the Single Subject Teaching Credential authorizing students to
teach music in grades K-12.
Note: Additional credential requirements (9 units) may be completed before or after completion of the B.A. Credential
requirements are subject to change by state regulation. The catalog may not reflect the latest requirements. Consult the
department's credential adviser to ensure complete compliance with state regulations. Also consult the Kremen School of
Education and Human Development regarding the 33 units of professional education necessary for completion of the Single
Subject Teaching Credential.
FACULTY
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The Department of Music faculty has backgrounds in varied areas of specialization. Many members of the faculty have
national and international reputations as performing artists and teachers. Others are well known for their scholarly research,
articles, and books. They are all dedicated to providing students with the best music education possible both in their classes
and studios.
Name
Degree
Email
Phone
Aldrich, Rachel E
Master of Arts
raldrich@csufresno.edu
559.278.7171
Beaman, M T
Doctor of Musical Arts
teresab@csufresno.edu
559.278.3975
Boone, Benjamin
Doctor of Musical Arts
bboone@csufresno.edu
559.278.7717
Bransby, Bruce
Master of Arts
bbransby@csufresno.edu
Darling, Matthew H
Doctor of Philosophy
matthewd@csufresno.edu
559.278.2840
Durst, Alan E
Doctor of Musical Arts
adurst@csufresno.edu
559.278.2537
Elias, Joel J
Master of Arts
joelias@csufresno.edu
Froelich, Kenneth D
Doctor of Musical Arts
kfroelich@csufresno.edu
Gabrielson, David J
Master of Arts
dgabrielson@csufresno.edu
Gardner, Lawrence A
Bachelor of Arts
larryg@csufresno.edu
Giddens, Richard L
Master of Fine Arts
rgiddensjr@csufresno.edu
Giersch, Sandra
Bachelor of Arts
sgiersch@csufresno.edu
559.278.6637
Gilroy, Gary P
Doctor of Musical Arts
garygi@csufresno.edu
559.278.2489
Gonzales, Roger A
Master of Arts
rogonzales@csufresno.edu
Hamada, Brian T
Bachelor of Arts
bhamada@csufresno.edu
559.278.7495
Hamre, Anna R
Doctor of Musical Arts
ahamre@csufresno.edu
559.278.2539
Henriques, Donald A
Doctor of Philosophy
dhenriques@csufresno.edu
559.278.2620
Hensley, David L
Doctor of Philosophy
dhensley@csufresno.edu
559.278.6637
Hiebert, Lenore E
Master of Arts
lenoreh@csufresno.edu
559.278.2247
Hiebert, Tom N
Doctor of Musical Arts
tomh@csufresno.edu
559.278.4096
Hooshmandrad, Partow
Doctor of Philosophy
phooshmandrad@csufresno.edu
559.278.7190
Hufft, Bradley W
Doctorate of Education
bhufft@csufresno.edu
559.278.1200
Hull, Edward L
Master of Arts
ehull@csufresno.edu
559.278.5436
www.fresnostate.edu
559.278.2070
559.278.2654
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Name
Degree
Email
Hyatt, Randy G
Master of Arts
rahyatt@csufresno.edu
Ishigaki, Miles M
Doctor of Musical Arts
milesi@csufresno.edu
559.278.2902
Karr, John
Doctor of Philosophy
jkarr@csufresno.edu
559.278.7255
Loewenheim, Thomas
Doctor of Philosophy
tloewenheim@csufresno.edu
559.278.7547
Mason, Emily
Doctor of Philosophy
emason@csufresno.edu
McKeithen, Steven M
Master of Music
smckeithen@csufresno.edu
Mowrer, Tony A
Doctor of Philosophy
tmowrer@csufresno.edu
Nunes, Leslie B
Phone
559.278.4260
leslien@csufresno.edu
Radford, Anthony P
Doctor of Musical Arts
aradford@csufresno.edu
Smith, Katrina H
Master of Arts
katrsmith@csufresno.edu
Sobieralski, Nathan J
Doctor of Musical Arts
nsobieralski@csufresno.edu
559.278.6637
Toren-Immerman, Limor
Doctor of Philosophy
ltoren@csufresno.edu
559.278.8106
VonBerg, Craig A
Master of Arts
cvonberg@csufresno.edu
559.278.7451
Werz, Andreas
Doctor of Musical Arts
andreasw@csufresno.edu
559.278.2337
Whitehead, Corey
Doctor of Musical Arts
cwhitehead@csufresno.edu
559.278.2670
York, Hanna L
Master of Arts
hyork@csufresno.edu
de Jong, Brigid A
Master of Arts
bdejong@csufresno.edu
www.fresnostate.edu
559.278.7593
559.278.7495
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