Music at the Malloy is a biannual classical guitar showcase hosted by the Leatherby Libraries in the Malloy Performance Portico on the third floor. Twice a year, the Leatherby Libraries invite Chapman Students from Professor Daniel De Arakal’s guitar studio to perform classical guitar pieces that they have been working on throughout the semester.

Caiden Craig ’26 performing Castillos de España Redaba by Federico Moreno Torroba in Fall 2023.

On December 1st, 2023, Darius Miertchin ’24, Caiden Craig ’25, Nick Acevedo ’26, Zack Corr ’26, CJ Prat ’26, and Sarina Spieker ’26 performed during the Fall semester performance. The event opened with solo performances from the students, followed by duet performances from Zack Corr and Caiden Craig. Selections included “Castillos de España Redaba” by Federico Moreno Torroba, “Over the Rainbow,” originally written by Harold Arlen and arranged by Toru Takemitsu, and more. The event was closed by Darius Miertschin and CJ Prat, who performed “Fuga Elegiaca,” composed by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, a notable Italian composer from the 20th century.

The Spring semester performance took place on May 3rd, 2024, bringing the return of Darius Miertchin ’24, Caiden Craig ’25, Nick Acevedo ’26, Zack Corr ’26, CJ Prat ’26, and Sarina Spieker ’26, while also introducing Milissa Reed ’27, and Lauren Wang ’24. Selections from the Spring performances include “Mallorca, Op. 202” by Isaac Albéniz, “Ilha de Coral” composed by Bonfá, and “Un Dia de Noviembre” by Leo Brouwer. Graduating senior Darius Miertchin closed out the event alongside Caiden Craig and CJ Prat with a trio performance of “Selections from Twenty-Four Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87” composed by Dmitri Shostakovich that Dr. Arakal arranged.

Spring Performers (left to right: Zack Corr ’26, Caiden Craig ’25, Sarina Spieker ’26, CJ Prat ’26, Lauren Wang ’24, Milissa Reed ’27, Darius Miertchin ’24, and Nick Acevedo ’26) pose with Dr. Arakal (second to the right) and Performing Arts Librarian Taylor Greene (far right)

Music at the Malloy is a favorite event at the Leatherby Libraries, as it allows students to connect with the Chapman community. We are pleased to provide space for classical guitar student performers to showcase their talents at the Music at the Malloy event. We are excited to continue this event during the 24-25 school year!

If you want to learn more about classical guitar or join a guitar class at Chapman University, contact Dr. Daniel De Arakal, Director of Guitar Studies, at dearakal@chapman.edu.

Those interested in learning more about the Leatherby Libraries’ musical resources can contact Taylor Greene, the Leatherby Libraries’ Chair of Research and Instructional Services and Performing Arts Librarian, at tgreene@chapman.edu, or check out our Music LibGuide for more information!

Check back in Fall 2024 for our next Music at the Malloy event!