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Music faculty member receives prestigious NYFA Fellowship
John Bacon, an adjunct instructor of percussion and alumnus of the Fredonia School of Music, has received a New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Fellowship in Music/Sound. Only 3 percent of the applicants receive the prestigious honor.
Student group, Whitachoir, invited to perform in Avery Fisher Hall
The student group, Whitachoir, directed by graduate student Arthur Lewis, will join other choruses from around the world in a special residency program in New York City next March, culminating in special concert in Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall featuring the music of Eric Whitacre.
Madrigal Feaste will be a grand-scale musical experience Dec. 6
This traditional 15th-century royal banquet and musical program is truly a feast for the senses, with authentic food, costumed performers, rousing music and merriment on a grand scale.
Hillman Opera presents new take on 'Cinderella' this weekend
The Hillman Opera will present two performances of Gioachino Rossini’s famous work “La Cenerentola” (Cinderella) in November at SUNY Fredonia. It will be a staged concert version of the classic opera, sung in the original Italian with English supertitles projected above the stage. Performances will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 in King Concert Hall.
Hillman Opera marks 60 years of collaboration at SUNY Fredonia
When the opera, “La Cenerentola,” (Cinderella) is presented at SUNY Fredonia in November, it will represent a special milestone – 60 years of collaboration between the Hillman Memorial Music Association and the college.
1980s Fredonia Jazz Ensemble reunites for Saturday concert
Russell Partrick, who continues to serve as manager of the band says, “The members are excited about returning to campus after at least 23 years.”
Rossini is focus of Hillman Opera lecture Wednesday
Melina Esse, one of the world’s foremost experts on 19th century Italian opera, will give a lecture on the operas of Rossini.
Nine-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval to take the stage at Rosch
Sandoval brings his legendary talent to the SUNY Fredonia School of Music for three days of activities. The main event is Monday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall.
Bernhard, Murphy and Reese to present at national conference
Three faculty members of the School of Music – Christian Bernhard, Paul Murphy and Jill Reese – will give a presentation at the 56th National...
Annual String Experience for high school students on Nov. 17
The event is a seminar for high school violinists, violists, cellists and bassists that brings young musicians in contact with Fredonia’s conservatory-trained string faculty.