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Record label chooses Rosch for recording session
Telarc International, a prominent record label in classical music, has picked the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall at SUNY Fredonia to record the debut album of 16-year-old violinist Caroline Goulding, a rising talent who has already performed with major orchestras in Cleveland and Detroit and won several young-artist honors.
Bach's Christmas Oratorio performed in Rosch Dec. 10
The Fredonia College Choir and guest soloists, along with professional chamber orchestra under the direction of Gerald Gray, will perform J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall at the SUNY Fredonia School of Music.
Ray Stewart records with Natalie Merchant
The next CD to be released by Natalie Merchant, former lead singer of 10,000 Maniacs, will become the newest link between SUNY Fredonia and the beloved alternative rock group founded in Jamestown, N.Y. Raymond Stewart, associate professor of Music and member of Meridian Arts Ensemble, spent a day-long recording session this fall with Merchant in September.
Chamber Orchestra concert features top student soloists
The Fredonia Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Rudge of the SUNY Fredonia School of Music, will perform a mix of classical and contemporary works on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. in the university’s Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. Special soloists will be students who won the Concerto Competition earlier this semester.
Women's Choir will perform Nine Lessons and Carols
A beloved holiday tradition will combine readings and musical portrayals of the story of Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the First United Methodist Church in Fredonia when the Fredonia Women's Choir presents, "The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols." There is no fee for the event, but freewill offerings to the church are welcomed. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend, as are area community members.
Student testimonials launched on website
Take me to Fredonia Live Fredonia, N.Y. — November 13, 2008 — SUNY Fredonia has launched a new page within its Admissions website, called “Fredonia...
New Horizons Band to play in concert Nov. 19
The New Horizons Band of Western New York will present a Fall Concert at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19 at Fredonia High School Auditorium in Fredonia, N.Y. The concert is free, but the band would appreciate donations of non-perishable food that will be donated to the Food Pantry of the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry.
Campus Latin Jazz Ensemble to perform Dec. 1
Under the direction of musician and faculty member John Bacon, the Fredonia Latin Jazz Ensemble will perform new arrangements of works by Horace Silver, Duke Ellington, and Pixinguinha in a concert on Monday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. in Diers Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to students, faculty, and the general public.
Concert this Sunday to feature improvisation
The Fredonia Improv Collective is holding a concert on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall, under the direction of Dr. David Rudge, a member of the Fredonia School of Music faculty. Featuring music created in the moment, the event is free and open to the public.
Vocal ensemble to lead next Children's Concert
The Musical Journeys Program will continue its third season of free concerts designed to appeal to very young children on Saturday, Nov. 15 in the Dunkirk Free Library, when a female vocal ensemble will perform. “This venue gives preschool children a great chance to get close to the musicians and the music; to really participate and experience music intended just for them,” said Sarah Hamilton, associate professor of oboe.