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School of Music to host informal talk for high school pianists
An informal virtual Sorel Fellows meet-up, an opportunity for all high school pianists to discuss “all things piano” with School of Music faculty, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, at noon.
Alumnus - minus one appendix - wins at the Los Angeles District’s Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Fredonia alumnus Michael Hawk, '16, (Music Performance) was a winner in the 2020-2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in the Los Angeles District of the Western Region held on Jan. 9.
Bernhard a contributor to article in Teaching Music Magazine
School of Music Professor Christian Bernhard contributed to an article about student mental health in the January issue of the National Association for Music Education's Teaching Music Magazine.
Music Education students go the virtual mile for young musicians
During the Fall 2020 semester at Fredonia, Music Education majors enrolled in MUED 340: Introduction to Early Childhood Music Pedagogy and MUED 440: Applications of Early Childhood Music Pedagogy supported local preschools, daycares and homeschool groups by providing websites.
School of Music to host virtual open house
A virtual open house will be held by the School of Music and Office of Admissions at Fredonia on Zoom on Saturday, Jan. 9, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., for prospective students and their families.
Fredonia Marimba Ensemble wins First Place in international competition
The Fredonia Marimba Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Kay Stonefelt, won First Place in the Open Small Ensemble category of The Education Africa Virtual International Marimba and Steelpan Festival held Dec. 5 through 13.
Fr. Sean Duggan to celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday with piano performance
School of Music faculty member Fr. Sean Duggan will celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday with a streamed performance of three of the composer’s late sonatas, on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.
SUNY Fredonia alumna again named a Finalist for the Music Educator Award from the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum
Fredonia School of Music alumna Lynne (Bona) Ruda has again been named one of 10 Finalists nationwide for the Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum.
School of Music has much to celebrate this GRAMMY season
Faculty and alumni from the Fredonia School of Music were recognized with nominations for 2021 GRAMMYs.
Hillman Opera ‘Beatrice and Benedict’ slated for late November release on YouTube
The Hillman Opera, produced each year by the Fredonia School of Music in conjunction with the Hillman Memorial Music Association, is breaking new ground this year with a unique production in an online format. The production of “Beatrice and Benedict” will be available starting Nov. 27 on the School of Music’s YouTube channel, noted opera producer and Fredonia alumnus Dr. Robert Strauss of the School of Music.