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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.
Visiting Violin Series set in School of Music
A new Visiting Violin Series will feature three events throughout the 2022-2023 academic year that bring guest violinists to SUNY Fredonia to work with students and perform in Rosch Recital Hall.
Bernhard completes scholarly work during spring sabbatical
In addition to several conference presentations, Dr. Christian Bernhard, a professor of Music Education in the School of Music, completed three peer-reviewed publications during his Spring 2022 research sabbatical.
New Horizons Band begins fall term on Aug. 31
The New Horizons Band of Western New York will begin its fall semester on Wednesday, Aug. 31, starting its 15th year in Western New York.
Dr. Chen Yi is inaugural Claudette Sorel Visiting Artist at Fredonia
Dr. Chen Yi, an internationally recognized Distinguished Professor of Music Composition, is the inaugural Claudette Sorel Visiting Artist for the 2022-2023 academic year at SUNY Fredonia, in partnership with Chautauqua Institution.
Now playing on a Fredonia ‘street piano’ near you
Don’t be surprised if you hear live piano music on your next visit to Barker Commons, the Dunkirk Boardwalk or the heart of SUNY Fredonia.