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Staff

For information on the Undergraduate program please contact mus-ug@ucsd.edu

Inquiries about the Graduate program please contact mus-grad@ucsd.edu

All questions regarding publicity for the Music Department (events, performances and the Musician Referral List), please contact boxoffice@music.ucsd.edu

  • Gris Arellano

    Gris Arellano

    Chief Administrative Officer

     Principal advisor to the Chair. Oversees administrative staff, all areas, and operations to maintain effective systems of internal and external coordination for, departmental financial/budgetary and internal processes and controls.

    Phone: 858-534-3231

    Office: CPMC 188
    By Appointment

    Email: garellano@ucsd.edu

     

  • Natalie Calderon

    Natalie Calderon

    Marketing & Promotions Coordinator

    Oversee program promotions for the department including brochures, bulletins, and special publications used to publicize and promote concerts, courses and special programs.

    Phone: 858-822-0160

    Office: CPMC 187

    Email: n1calderon@ucsd.edu

  • Brady Baker

    Brady Baker

    Facilities Assistant

    Manages equipment checkout and serves as backup to Facilities Manager.

    Phone: 858-534-8878

    Office: CPMC 109
    M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Email: brbaker@ucsd.edu

  • Neal Bociek

    Neal Bociek

    Facilities Manager

    Oversees the spaces and operations of Department's facilities.

    Phone: 858-534-2769

    Office: CPMC 177
    M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Email: mus-facilities@ucsd.edu

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    Student Affairs Assistant

    Provides student affair support to both the Graduate and Undergraduate Programs. Assists with undergraduate advising regarding course content, pre-requisites, audition information, and degree requirements. Participates in student services events such as Student Orientation, Welcome Week Activities, Outreach and Recruitment, and Triton Days.

    Phone: 858-534-2592

    Office: CPMC 192/Front Desk

    Email: TBD

  • David Espiritu

    David Espiritu

    Production Coordinator

    Representative of the Department of Music at concerts and has the responsibility for daily and long-term maintenance of facility and stage equipment, and safety compliance for all users within Music performance facilities. Plans and manages production and technical aspects for performances and research projects for the Department of Music.

    Phone: 858-534-4593

    Office: CPMC 175
    By Appointment

    Email: d1espiritujr@ucsd.edu

  • Jessica C. Flores

    Jessica C. Flores

    Production Manager

    Responsible for the planning, development, oversight, reporting, and coordination of all relevant resources to assure the highest caliber production of all  in-house and public functions within the Department of Music.

    Phone: 858-822-3725

    Office: CPMC 185
    By Appointment

    Email: j3flores@ucsd.edu

  • Trevor Henthorn

    Trevor Henthorn

    Department IT/Programmer

    Serve as system administrator overseeing computer hardware, software, storage, networking, and security for department personnel, studios, and other computer-based audio and video systems.

    Phone: 858-822-1034

    Office: CPMC 181
    By Appointment

    Email: trevor@ucsd.edu

  • Tracy Liu

    Tracy Liu

    Human Resources & Academic Personnel Analyst

    Manage all human resources and academic personnel activities for Department staff and faculty including: recruitments, employee relations, compensation, leaves, visas, salary administration, benefits, separations, grievances, & layoffs.

    Phone: 858-534-5404

    Office: CPMC 189

    M-F: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    Email: trl002@ucsd.edu

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    Recording Engineer

    Serve as expert in all aspects of recording and live audio; responsible for archival, faculty research, festival, special projects and curricular projects, in department supported environments, requiring audio engineering.

    Phone: 858-534-8868

    Office: CPMC 173
    By Appointment

    Email: TBD

  • Jeremy Olson

    Jeremy Olson

    Theatrical Production Specialist

    Representative of the Department of Music at concerts and has the responsibility for daily and long-term maintenance of facility and stage equipment, and safety compliance for all users within Music performance facilities. Plans and manages production and technical aspects for performances and research projects for the Department of Music.

    Phone: 858-534-0486

    Office: CPMC 179
    By Appointment

    Email: j5olson@ucsd.edu

  • Maria Pineda

    Maria Pineda

    Fiscal Assistant

    Department timekeeper and responsible for all aspects of payroll, disbursements and purchasing that include a large volume of honoraria, entertainment international travel, purchasing of instruments and other technical or specialized supplies and equipment.

    Phone: 858-534-3273

    Office: CPMC 193

    M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Email: mipineda@ucsd.edu

  • Adriana V. Sanchez

    Adriana V. Sanchez

    Undergraduate Advisor

    Responsible for all aspects of undergraduate student services and coordinates the development and implementation of undergraduate academic policies and procedures for both MUSIC and ICAM-MUSIC majors and minors.

    Phone: 858-534-8226

    Office: CPMC 195
    M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Email: a5sanchez@ucsd.edu

  • Santiago Venegas

    Santiago Venegas

    Technical Director for Mandeville Auditorium

    Primary representative of the Department of Music at Mandeville Auditorium and has the responsibility for maintenance of facility and stage equipment, safety compliance and establishing procedures for operations for all users within the facilities.

    Phone: 858-534-7663

    Office: CPMC 179
    By Appointment

    Email: svenegas@ucsd.edu

     

  • Charmaine Yang

    Charmaine Yang

    Graduate Advisor/Student Affairs Manager

    Administers the Graduate and Undergraduate programs overseeing advising, programming, fiscal administration, recruitment, admissions, and graduate student payroll/personnel.

    Phone: 858-534-3279

    Office: CPMC 197

    Email: c2lising@ucsd.edu