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School of Music faculty reach out to students
Faculty from the School of Music shared a video message to their students, talking about their experiences in distance education this spring.
Deemer receives SUNY Chancellor's Award for Faculty Service
Dr. Rob Deemer, head of Music Composition in the School of Music, has been selected to receive the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service.
School of Music honors students with awards and scholarships
The Fredonia School of Music has announced 2020 student awards/scholarships, made possible through endowments established with the Fredonia College Foundation.
E-songbook ‘Songs About Social Distancing: #StopTheSpread’ developed by alumnus
Wade Richards, who earned a B.S. in Music Therapy at Fredonia in 1994, believes the widespread use of social distancing, which has dramatically altered much of our world during the coronavirus pandemic, shouldn’t get in the way of providing music therapy to clients who may need it now more than ever.
Recognizing outstanding faculty and professional staff
Three outstanding Fredonia employees were named by Interim President Dennis L. Hefner to receive the 2020 President’s Awards for Excellence and Fredonia College Council Award for Community Engagement.
Fredonia Summer Music Festival cancelled; options being explored
The annual music festival offered the Middle School Band Camp, High School Band Camp, Honors Solo Vocal Camp and a String Camp. Options are being explored for possible Distance Education and music-making activities during the summer.
Crossing the distance in education; rising to the challenges, making it count, having fun
Our faculty and students are rising to the challenges of Distance Education. Getting the work done and having fun.
Hanlon named to Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Double bassist and School of Music Assistant Professor Kieran Hanlon has been invited to join the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.
Music faculty featured in BPO national recording
Several School of Music faculty at Fredonia were involved in the world premiere recording of Richard Danielpour's “The Passion of Yeshua,” released by the classical music label Naxos Records in March. The recording was made by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, conducted by JoAnn Falletta.
Music Therapist has journal article published
Rebecca J. Warren, a music therapy adjunct professor and clinical supervisor in the School of Music had her article, "The Impact of Invisible Illness and Invisible Disability on Music Therapy Practica Students," published as an advanced online publication in the Journal of Music Therapy.