CSU East Bay Music Education

12/22/2025

CSU East Bay Music Education Alum Jacqueline Hairston will present a session at this year’s CASMEC!

CMEA is proud to share the presenters in our initial Emerging Voices Presenter Program. This program aims to amplify and support first-time presenters from diverse and historically underrepresented communities within music education at CASMEC.

You won't want to miss " : Using Social Media in the Classroom" by Jacqueline Hairston.

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12/19/2025

CASMEC: Be There!

CASMEC Countdown. In just a few short weeks, we'll be together in Sacramento for the California All-State Music Education Conference.

What's happening at CASMEC this year? So glad you asked.
Check out these CMEA Events and get them in your planner now.

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12/18/2025

12/18/2025

The East Bay Singers: Making music as part of the vibrant community of the East Bay.

12/15/2025

In October, Director of Music Education Dr. John Eros presented a research poster at the 11th Symposium on Music Teacher Education. Dr. Eros's research focused on the use of Asynchronous video as a method for supervising music credential candidates (student teachers). in Indianapolis, IN.

Through the use of an asynchronous video platform, university supervisors (comprised of university faculty, as well as retired and in-service music teachers) are able to work with candidates irrespective of location. For example, an in-service from the Oakland Unified School District is able to supervise student teachers in Anaheim and Los Angeles, therefore allowing for mentorship in topics that are particularly relevant to urban settings.

12/12/2025

A Holiday Celebration by the East Bay Singers!

12/09/2025

Alumni Spotlight: Toran Davenport

Toran Davenport received his BA in Music magna cm laude in 2018 and his teaching credential in 2019 from CSU East Bay. Now in his 6th year, Toran is teaching 1-5 general music and 4-8 string orchestra in Dublin (California, that is) Unified School District. ​​

This most recent school year, Toran received a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor of Dublin for his “dedication to musical education, his joyful and inclusive teaching, and his extraordinary efforts to uplift, empower, and inspire young learners through the power of music.”

11/24/2025

CSUEB Music Education major Martin Olguin. Martin is teaching school music while finishing up his own studies.

11/22/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate CSUEB Music Education alum Jeff Yaeger, who has been awarded the CMEA Bay Section Outstanding Band Educator Award!

11/19/2025

Dr. Buddy James, Director of Vocal Studies and Choral Music Education, recently conducted the SCVA Southern California Vocal Association Tenor–Bass Honor Choir. In addition to serving as Department Chair and conductor of the East Bay Singers, Dr. James teaches choral music methods, basic voice, and all levels of conducting in the CSU East Bay Music Education program.

11/16/2025

Georgia Friend currently serves as the Director of Choirs at Northgate High School, overseeing three choirs and two guitar classes. Previously, she directed choirs and taught music production at Deer Valley High School in Antioch, CA. She has also had the privilege to intern with the Oakland Youth Chorus, and has a background in teaching private voice and piano lessons.

Ms. Friend earned her BA in Music from California State University, East Bay, where she studied both voice and music education. Her teachers and mentors at Cal State East Bay include Laura Carreon, Dr. John Eros, Dr. Buddy James, LaNell Martin, and Dr. Chad Zullinger.

11/14/2025

CSU East Bay CSUEB Music Education Alumni have gone on to lead string orchestra programs throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Come join us for inspiring and inclusive musical performance!

Enroll now for the Cal State East Bay Chamber Orchestra.
Sign up for Music 361 - "Chamber Orchestra"
Open to music majors, non-majors and community members
Everyone welcome, catch-up tutoring available. Loaner instruments available.
Wednesdays, 7 - 8:50 pm
Open to violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, guitars, lutes, bassoons, flutes, oboes, and percussion.
Any questions? Contact: [email protected]