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Visiting artist Brian Kilp to teach and use IVASI system
Dr. Brian Kilp Dr. Brian Kilp, hornist with the New Sousa Band and horn teacher at Indiana State University, will use the IVASI system (...
The Quartet Program Returns to SUNY Fredonia
Local music lovers can feast their ears on magnificent chamber works performed by some of the world’s most talented young artists as The Quartet Program...
Guitar Quartet to embark on Spain tour
The Fredonia Guitar Quartet will soon be departing for a concert tour of Spain. This student guitar ensemble, directed by Music Professor James Piorkowski, has been invited to perform at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Sevilla (May 22nd), the Centro de Estudios Hispánicos de Segovia - a 15th-century palace in Nieva (May 24), and at the Universidad de Oviedo (May 26).
Guest artist Abou Sylla to perform and give workshop
The Fredonia School of Music announced that guest artist Abou Sylla will give a drum workshop and Balafon concert in Mason Hall Room 1051 on Wednesday, May 20. The workshop starts at 6 and the concert at 8. Participants and listeners are invited to make a $20 donation for each event.
Student vocalists will bring Bernstein songs to life
Eight of SUNY Fredonia’s best student vocalists will help bring the 2009 Commencement Eve pops concert, Bernstein on Broadway, to life on Friday, May 15. Selected through auditions held in March, they are Chelsea Grace Clasier, Rick Doetterl, Crystal Gramkee, Kate Mulberry, Mark Andrew Reeve, Amy E. Shake, Boris Van Druff, and Jason Weisinger.
O.A.R. headlines sold-out FredFest
“FredFest” is fast approaching, and with the chart-topping rock band O.A.R. (Of a Revolution) serving as the headliner, advanced tickets are required to attend this year's sold-out May 2 concert in Steele Hall Arena.
An evening of free improvisation with the Improv Collective
Special guest artists join the Fredonia Improv. Collective led by David Rudge for its spring performance on Wednesday, April 29, at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Fredonia Jazz Ensemble unveils first new album in 16 years this Sunday
The Fredonia Jazz Ensemble has produced its first studio album in 16 years. The 19-member group will unveil the CD, entitled, "Still Kickin'," at a special release concert and reception on Sunday, April 26, at 5 p.m. in Diers Recital Hall. During the past year the group took a hiatus from the spotlight to re-energize itself, and the result — “Still Kickin’” — has garnered considerable praise even before its planned release.
Roland Dyens takes stage for final Art of Guitar event
Concert April 28, 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall Tickets: $15 ($10 students) Guitar Master Class April 29, 11 a.m., Rosch Recital Hall Admission is free...
New Horizons Band planning spring concert in FHS auditorium
The New Horizons Band of Western New York will present a Spring Concert at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 at Fredonia High School Auditorium.