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Dr. Xixi Shen (left) and Jiyong Kim Mai, with their “Developing Functional Piano Skills Through One Piece” poster, at the New York State School Music Association Winter Conference.

Class Piano faculty further student-centered teaching practices 

Music faculty are advancing innovative, teaching-centered approaches in class piano through collaborative research, creative curriculum design and student-engaged presentations.

Dr. Nathan Huvard, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

Guitar professor Huvard to give pre-concert talk in ‘Live in the Met’ series 

Dr. Nathan Huvard will lead a pre-concert lecture in the 1891 Fredonia Opera House “Live at the Met” series.

student playing the flute

Pop-up concerts slated for this week

The School of Music has three remaining 'Holiday Pop-Up Concerts' scheduled this week.

Angelina “Angie” Seamster, displaying a book of sheet music, is joined by Katelynn Telford (left), music and arts librarian, and Amanda “Mandi” Shepp, coordinator of Special Collections & Archives. 

‘Unrivaled work ethic’ propels student to Honors accolade

Angelina “Angie” Seamster, a senior majoring in Music and History, is the Honors Student of the Month for November.

Nick Weiser at piano with Eric Scott Reed

Weiser receives award for jazz study

Dr. Nick Weiser has been on a journey — a jazz journey, thanks to receiving a significant award.

Chris Williams talks with Alexander Ovitt, recipient of the Helen Tinch Williams Scholarship

Opera production dedicated to memory of Helen Tinch Williams

The Hillman Memorial Music Association honored the memory of one of the true pioneers of the Hillman Opera.

chorus and directors on stage in King Concert Hall with holiday decorations

Holiday choral tradition continues Dec. 6

The annual Fredonia Holiday Choral Concert, a favorite for audiences and performers alike, returns for its fifth year.

Dr. David Stringham

Tribute set to honor Dean Stringham in Rosch Hall

A campus-wide tribute to Dr. David Stringham will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall.

Emeritus Professor Phyllis East (third from right) and Yamaha representative Dom Cicchetti (second from right) join the Piano Lab ribbon-cutting ceremony with (from left) Operations Manager Marc Levy, Assistant Professor Jiyong Kim Mai, Vice President for Student Affairs Tracy Stenger, SUNY Distinguished Professor James Davis and Fredonia College Foundation Major Gifts Officer Tim Smeal.

Technology renovation upgrades School of Music piano lab

A new digital system has transformed a SUNY Fredonia piano lab into one of the most advanced keyboard labs anywhere.

orchestra members standing on King Concert Hall stage

National honors awarded to orchestra

The Fredonia College Symphony Orchestra, and its director, Dr. Emily Schaad, have been honored with The American Prize for 2025.