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Saddleback College information
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as a conductor... "For years, classical music has carried an air of inaccessibility which has far detached it from the original inspiration and intention of its authors. In bringing musicians together without condition, the true spirit of the music can be experienced." ~ Branden Muresan After conducting concerts given by the San Diego State University Orchestra, and collaborating with the SDSU Opera Theatre for a production of "The Mikado", his conducting career began by appearing as guest conductor for the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra, and the Palomar Symphony Orchestra. He then went on to become the founding director of the East San Diego County Civic Youth Orchestra. In fall of 2005 he was invited to join the Palomar Community Symphony Orchestra where he conducted some of San Diego and Orange County's finest community musicians. In fall of 2007, Branden was asked to join the Four Seasons Youth Orchestra as conductor of the La Primavera Symphony. In the summer of 2009, He conducted the Four Seasons Youth Orchestra during their summer tour in Italy.
as a player...
At San Diego State University, Branden studied violin with Igor and Vesna Gruppman, and San Diego Symphony Alumni, Juanita Cummins. During that time he also studied bass with well-known bassist, Gunnar Biggs. Some of the orchestras he has played with or is currently playing with, include:
as an educator... While completing his Masters degree, he taught at The Children's Creative Performing Arts Academy of San Diego. After graduating, he taught for Carlsbad Strings Association, and the Carlsbad Unified School District, where he also provided string coaching. In 2001, he joined the faculty of Grossmont Community College, and in 2002 he was invited to join the faculty at The University of San Diego, where he taught violin, music theory, and music appreciation. In the fall of 2007, he was given the opportunity to join the music department at Saddleback College, which he happily accepted In the fall of 2007, he was offered classes at his community college alma mater, Saddleback College. He will be teaching at both Grossmont and Saddleback Community Colleges for the Spring 2008 semester. In addition, each summer he is invited to attend the week-long ASTA Institute of Chamber Music, located in Stockton, California, and in 2007 was offered and accepted the position of Program Director. Branden has also given private violin instruction since he was 18 years old and continues to do so from his San Clemente home, and also from the campuses of Grossmont and Saddleback Colleges. If you would like to apply for violin instruction, you may send an inquiry here, and we will be happy to provide you with some information.
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A Southern
California native, Branden Muresan has studied music since the age of seven. He attended San Diego State University where he
earned a Master of Music degree in instrumental conducting, and a
Bachelors degree in violin performance.
