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Concerts to feature works by Piorkowski and alumnus Rasely
In recognition of the upcoming retirement of SUNY Distinguished Professor James Piorkowski of the SUNY Fredonia School of Music, two special concerts will be presented by students from the Fredonia guitar studio.
Wind Ensemble to perform first concert of the semester
The SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble will present its opening concert of the spring semester featuring bassoonist and Professor Laura Koepke performing “Dead Elvis, a highly original work, on Saturday, March 2.
SUNY Fredonia to host summer programs for high school students
Once again, this summer, the State University of New York at Fredonia will host some of the most prolific future artists throughout the state.
Reese co-authors journal article that explores ‘elementary general music’ perceptions
Music Professor Jill Reese is a co-author of a research study, "Elementary General Music: Perceptions and Aspirations of Preservice Music Teachers," published in the Journal of Music Teacher Education.
Wind Symphony to perform Giroux's Symphony No. VI: The Blue Marble live with synchronized video
The SUNY Fredonia Wind Symphony Concert on Tuesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. in Harry A. King Concert Hall will feature a live performance of The Blue Marble with synchronized video.
WNYCO production of 'Having Guests for Dinner' features Fredonia students and alumnus
Three current students at SUNY Fredonia and one recent graduate have roles in the upcoming Western New York Chamber Orchestra (WNYCO) production of “Having Guests for Dinner.”
Music education professor Webb signs with leading publisher
Associate Professor Rick Webb has been signed as a composer/arranger by Keiser-Southern Music, a leading educational and concert music publisher for choirs, bands, orchestras, chamber music ensembles and solo instrumental performance.
SUNY Fredonia alumni among 2024 GRAMMY winners
SUNY Fredonia School of Music alumni Randy Merrill, ’97, won a GRAMMY as mastering engineer for his work on “Midnights” by Taylor Swift for Album of the Year, and Charlie Post, ’98, won with David Frost in the category of the Best Engineered Album, Classical, for “Contemporary American Composers,” by Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
The 9th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll recognizes alumni and faculty
Several SUNY Fredonia alumni and current contingent faculty in the School of Music were recognized in the 9th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll. Winners were selected by the jazz community and jazz enthusiasts.
WNY Chamber Orchestra presents premiere performance of chamber opera
The Western New York Chamber Orchestra continues its Classics Series at SUNY on Sunday, Feb. 18 with the world premiere live performance of a chamber opera by composer Nick Bentz.