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Stephen Klein has served as Lecturer in Music at Pomona College since 1979, teaching tuba and euphonium while also acting as associate director of the Pomona College Band. In this role, he coaches the brass section and performs with the ensemble. Beyond campus, Klein maintains an active career as a freelance musician, having performed with the 1984 Olympic Orchestra under John Williams, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, and on numerous television and film soundtracks throughout Southern California.
His educational background includes a Master of Arts from the Eastman School of Music, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley, and graduate work in musicology and performance at the University of Southern California.
- Eastman School of Music: M.A.
- University of California, Berkeley: B.A.
- University of Southern California: Graduate work in musicology and performance
Stephen Klein's professional activities span performance, composition, and music education. As a tuba and euphonium specialist, he has performed with major artists and ensembles including Frank Sinatra and the 1984 Olympic Orchestra. His creative output features original compositions like 'Fanfares for Bridges Hall' and arrangements of works by Joseph Suk and Gustav Holst. With expertise in music theory and orchestration developed through teaching at Cerritos College and CSU campuses, Klein integrates analytical and practical approaches to advance musical understanding and performance practice.
His honors include:
- Phi Beta Kappa Member
No specific details about students or grants were provided, but his role in the band involves mentoring through performance. He is integral to the Pomona College Band and Orchestra, contributing as performer, composer, and arranger.
