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NBC story on music for older folks shows local players
Dr. Kate Levy directs the Fredonia New Horizons Band Members of the New Horizons Band of Western New York were on the NBC Nightly News...
Concerto winners worked hard for solo gig
Three students have stood out among the 16 finalists that performed at the School of Music concerto competition held in September. Sipkje Pesnichak, a junior, and seniors Phil Servati and Scott Horsington were judged by a panel of faculty to be the concerto winners. An oboist, a pianist, and a clarinetist, respectively, the three instrumentalists will be featured soloists during three concerts in the spring semester. Phil Servati Sipkje Pesnichak Scott Horsington “Ever since I heard a live orchestra I was amazed,” said Mr. Servati, a music composition major who also studies piano as an applied piano major under Professor Nathan Hess. A native of Rochester and the technical manager for Ethos New Music Society, he said, “I have always wanted to be featured as a soloist.” And the path to being featured soloists with the College Symphony was not easy. On top of the juries that all music majors are required to go through just to continue on in their major, these three and dozens of others had to grit their teeth and work their appeal on an additional series of juries during preceding semesters in order to compete for the concerto. Once there, they had to outshine the other musicians who had strived for the same goal in front of a panel consisting of their professors.Judging by their excitement today, the long hours of practice in Mason Hall were all worth it.
"A Christmas Carol" opens Nov. 30 for eight shows
The classic tale of how Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a dramatic change of character on Christmas Eve is the second event of the 2006-2007 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series. A production of the Department of Theatre and Dance, the show opens for an eight-performance run on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. in Marvel Theatre.
Grad students lead workshop at state event
College of Education graduate students Cady Nenno, left, and Rebecca McNamara presented a workshop on visual literacy at the New York State Reading Association conference...
Math Ed seniors present ideas at conference
For the seventh consecutive year, SUNY Fredonia seniors majoring in mathematics education were invited to present their ideas on lesson plans at the annual Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS) conference.
Broomball games raising dollars for orphans
SUNY Fredonia students are supporting the local Rotary Club’s “Let Kids Be Kids” program through a broomball tournament to be held Friday, Dec. 1 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Steele Hall Ice Rink. The event is open to all, and refreshments will be provided.
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols to be sung
The Fredonia School of Music will present its 20th annual production of “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Fredonia. The concert is free and open to the public.
New coordinator helps students with disabilities
Adam Hino has been hired as coordinator of Disability Support Services for Students at SUNY Fredonia. He is responsible for providing academic accommodations to students...
The music business is subject of guest lecture
Phil Galdston The music business degree program at SUNY Fredonia is sponsoring a guest lecture by Phil Galdston, a songwriter, record producer and music publisher...
Jonathan H. Woolson assumes webmaster post
Jonathan H. Woolson Jonathan H. Woolson of Fredonia, N.Y., has been named assistant director for website communications at SUNY Fredonia. He has been a professional...