Young string trio’s classical virtuosity is mashed up with bluegrass, jazz, gypsy and country

Check out the October 2008 edition of the Creative Arts E-Lert, the official e-mail newsletter of the SF State College of Creative Arts. This issue highlights upcoming events including the Morrison Artists Series concert with American Chamber Players, the World Cultures Dance and Music Celebration and the Theatre Arts main-stage production of "Chess" featuring music by former members of ABBA. The issue also includes news on the SF State-sponsored de Young Museum exhibition on Asian American contemporary art, a lecturer whose documentary was featured on NBC's 'Today' show, an alumnus whose candid interviews with Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin have attracted widespread media attention, and more.

Kurt Daw, dean of the College of Creative Arts at SF State, is the subject of a Three-Minute Interview published in the San Francisco Examiner on Oct. 27.

Ensemble led by NPR’s Miles Hoffman to play Mozart, Schoenfield, Bridge, Ginastera, Fauré

International Center for the Arts at San Francisco State University announces second annual Generations Jazz Program International Competition and Fellowship for Emerging Jazz Combos

Check out the September 2008 edition of the Creative Arts E-Lert, the official e-mail newsletter of the SF State College of Creative Arts. This issue highlights upcoming events including the Morrison Artists Series concert with Quartet New Generation, the Theatre Arts main-stage production of "Machinal" directed by alumnus Mark Jackson, and the annual Opera Gala. The issue also includes news on Design and Industry Professor Martin Linder's teaching award, eight new faculty members and an international competition for emerging professional string quartets.

Seven assistant professors joined the College of Creative Arts this fall, with wide-ranging expertise in painting, dance, gaming, screenwriting and graphic design.

Art Department

Arias, ensembles from ‘Carmen,’ ‘The Merry Widow,’ ‘The Magic Flute,’ ‘Die Fledermaus’

SAN FRANCISCO, September 24, 2008 — San Francisco State University’s School of Music and Dance presents the Opera Gala at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, showcasing the finest performances from its rejuvenated opera and vocal programs. Audiences will enjoy highlights from popular operas performed by students, alumni and faculty while sampling fine desserts and beverages “cabaret style.”

Director emeritus of San Francisco Symphony Chorus leads SF State Chamber Singers

It was a true "Midsummer Night's Dream" in July for the five students from the Theatre Arts Department who took part in the British American Drama Academy.

Students Celine Massuger, Kenny Toll, Will Hand, Dara Yazdani and Deanna Weiss attended the program after auditioning for SF State faculty member Jo Tomalin, who teaches acting and is originally from England. Several SF State students attend each summer.