String Studies at CPP
String performers may find their foundations in the classical orchestra, but they are expected to build on that through participation in several ensembles during their time here. The CPP Philharmonic and OPUS String Ensemble perform music from far beyond the standard 18th-20thcentury works, and all ensembles at CPP program music by a wide diversity of composers and creators.
The CPP Philharmonic has an annual Concerto Competition whose prize is to perform as soloist with the orchestra, plus a scholarship award for the next academic year.
At a glance: CPP Strings
Chamber Music
Mariachi Los Broncos de Pomona
Mariachi Los Caballeros de Pomona
Bassists also perform with Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band
Christine Lee-Song, Violin - cslee1@cpp.edu
Kira Blumberg, Viola - kablumberg@cpp.edu
Ana Maria Maldonado, Cello - ammaldonado@cpp.edu
Janine Riveire, Classical Upright Bass - jhriveire@cpp.edu
Baba Elefante, Electric Bass and Commercial Upright Bass - cjelefante@cpp.edu
Martin Chalifour, concertmaster, LA Phil
Veejay Gupta, violin, LA Phil
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Kadima String Quartet
Matt Hare, bass