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Faculty to present new work by American composer, with college symphony, during Homecoming weekend
A one-of-a-kind work by award-winning composer Avner Dorman, written for the Ekstasis Duo, will receive its local premiere with the Fredonia College Symphony Orchestra in King Concert Hall on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m.
One of ‘Fredonia’s own’ is part of ‘The President’s Own’
When “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band comes to SUNY Fredonia to perform on Wednesday, Oct. 5, one of “Fredonia’s own” will be part of the show.
Visiting string quartet to offer master classes, concert
The Penderecki String Quartet, one of Canada's preeminent chamber ensembles, is coming to the Fredonia School of Music for a day of master classes, chamber music coaching and a free concert on Oct. 1.
Faculty and graduate students to conduct study of music-based interventions to lower stress
School of Music Assistant Professor Heeyoun Cho will be assisted by three graduate students in the Music Therapy program in conducting a research study in the fall semester that investigates the effectiveness of different music-based interventions on college students’ stress management.
Fredonia Wind Ensemble to present season-opening concert
The Fredonia Wind Ensemble will open its first concert of the 2022-2023 academic year with Leonard Bernstein's “Profanation,” a rousing piece from “Jeremiah” that features Bernstein's characteristic energy, in King Concert Hall on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Day of Jazz planned for high school students
The third Day of Jazz, designed for intermediate to advanced, high school instrumentalists interested in jazz improvisation, will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 12. Prospective participants must be nominated by their instructors by Oct. 1.
Gamelan ensemble workshops and concert cancelled
This workshop and concert have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Nusantara Arts, a Gamelan ensemble based in Buffalo and led by SUNY Fredonia graduate Matt Dunning, will conduct an on-stage workshop open to all students and community members – especially young ones – and give a performance on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m., in Rosch Recital Hall.
School of Music assembles all-star line-up for orchestral program
The Fredonia School of Music has assembled an exciting lineup of guest conductors and professional musicians to work with students and present a series of concerts and opera performances during the 2022-2023 academic year that promise to be memorable.
WNYCO marks 40th anniversary with master class by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Musto, Sunday concert
Celebrating its 40th anniversary on the SUNY Fredonia campus, the Western New York Chamber Orchestra (WNYCO) will open its 2022-2023 season with a daytime master class by acclaimed pianist/composer John Musto on Saturday, Sept. 17, followed by a late afternoon concert on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Faculty and staff recognized with system awards
Several members of the faculty and professional staff were honored during the recent All-Campus Meeting for receiving the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.