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Nick Weiser at piano with Eric Scott Reed
Nick Weiser at piano with Eric Scott Reed

Weiser receives award for jazz study

Jazz Studies Academic News Arts School of Music

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

Opera production dedicated to memory of Helen Tinch Williams

Hillman Opera School of Music Fredonia College Foundation

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

Holiday choral tradition continues Dec. 6

Arts School of Music Music Performance Community

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

Dr. David Stringham
Dr. David Stringham

Tribute set to honor Dean Stringham in Rosch Hall

Music School of Music

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.
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

School of Music Music College of Music, Theatre, and Dance Academic News

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
orchestra members standing on King Concert Hall stage

National honors awarded to orchestra

School of Music Music Performance Music Education Music Therapy Music Composition Sound Recording Technology

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

members of the bassoon ensemble with their instruments
members of the bassoon ensemble with their instruments

School of Music student ensemble to perform at conference

School of Music Vitae Music Performance

The Fredonia Bassoon Ensemble has been selected to perform at the New York State School Music Association Winter Conference.

jazz orchestra performing
jazz orchestra performing

Jazz ensembles to perform on Rosch stage

School of Music Music College of Music, Theatre, and Dance Students Community Outreach Performances

The Fredonia Jazz Orchestra and small jazz ensembles are returning to the spotlight.

Wind Ensemble performing
Wind Ensemble performing

Wind Ensemble, New Horizons Band set joint performance

School of Music College of Music, Theatre, and Dance Wind Ensemble Community Outreach student music ensembles New Horizons Band

The Wind Ensemble and the New Horizons Band of Western New York will perform together on stage.

Randy Merrill
Randy Merrill

Alumnus Merrill again nominated for GRAMMYs

Alumni Sound Recording Technology School of Music

SUNY Fredonia alumnus and Jamestown, NY, native Randy Merrill, ’97, was mastering engineer for three 2026 GRAMMY-nominated entries.