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Toronto Baroque ensemble performs Thursday, Oct. 13
Through rarely performed masterpieces, the Toronto-based Elizir Baroque Ensemble takes audiences on a historical journey through Germany, Italy, France and England of the 17th and 18th centuries, featuring works by Biber, Handel, Purcell, Rameau and Castello.
Campus welcomes guests with array of events for Family Weekend
Parents and family members of SUNY Fredonia students will descend upon the campus for Family Weekend starting Friday, Sept. 30, to enjoy a variety of attractions, from performances to athletic contests to area tours, sponsored by Campus Life Office with assistance from the Faculty Student Association and Spectrum Entertainment Board.
PAC presents "Don Juan in Chicago" this weekend
The student-run Performing Arts Company at SUNY Fredonia is presenting the play by David Ives, "Don Juan in Chicago" this weekend in Bartlett Theatre. Tickets are $6 for the public and $3 for students and can be purchased at the Central Ticket Office.
Brahms works for violin and piano focus of faculty recital Oct. 2
Maureen Yuen and Father Sean Duggan of the Fredonia School of Music faculty will perform the Romantic composer's complete works for violin and piano, including the much-loved Sonatas.
Broadway "Phantoms" to perform for Pops Series
The Sept. 24 concert will feature classic Broadway show tunes performed by three professional male vocalists, each of whom has performed the role of the Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera.”
Classical guitarist Roland Dyens returns for recital Sunday
“I like to call Roland ‘the poet of the guitar,’” James Piorkowski said of Roland Dyens. He is known for his open-minded playing and openings, and is considered to be the “crème de la crème” of composer- guitarists.
Children's Concert Series starts Saturday, Oct. 1 at Barker Library
The Musical Journeys Program of the Fredonia School of Music announces its sixth season of free concerts designed to appeal to very young children. The season opens Saturday, Oct. 1 in Barker Library in Fredonia, N.Y, and features the Jazz Quintet of the Fredonia School of Music.
"Phantom" took first steps toward stardom as student here
Craig Schulman was a student at SUNY Fredonia more than three decades ago when “the hook was set” for him to become a professional performer. “I have very warm, found memories of Fredonia,” he said. “It will be great to be back. I had a wonderful time there.” As a professional performer, he has been on major stages around the world – his starring roles have included the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s “The Phantom Of The Opera,” Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” and the title roles in “Jekyll & Hyde.”
Great prizes for those who win Guitar Hero contest
Forty SUNY Fredonia students are being offered the once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete in a special Guitar Hero competition in front of a celebrity judging panel that includes Vicarious Visions Chief Executive Officer Karthik Bala.
Bassoon professor, Laura Koepke, presents recital on September 20
Performing with her husband, students, and solo, Laura Koepke, Bassoon professor, will present chamber works in Rosch Recital Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The recital starts at 8 p.m. at Rosch Recital Hall, and is free and open to the public.