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Deemer receives ASCAP Foundation award
The American Society of Composers, Authors, & Poets (ASCAP) has awarded the Deems Taylor/Virgil Thompson Media/Internet Award to Rob Deemer, director and founder of the Composer Diversity Project.
Fredonia Wind Ensemble, Concerto Competition winner, to perform at King Concert Hall
The Fredonia Wind Ensemble will present a concert that features a performance by Concerto Competition winner Dalian Bryan on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m., in King Concert Hall.
Hillman Opera to present acclaimed ‘Don Giovanni’ at Marvel Theatre
“Don Giovanni,” one of the most widely produced operas, will be presented by the Hillman Memorial Music Association, in collaboration with Fredonia’s School of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance, at Marvel Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 and 11.
Newell to receive Jessie Hillman Award for Excellence
Fredonia alumna and Professor Julie L. Newell of the School of Music has been selected to receive the Jessie Hillman Award for Excellence.
Community invited to play historic Van Cliburn piano
The Fredonia School of Music’s third Sorel Piano Competition in November will include a special feature, made possible through the generosity of the Steinway Company, showcasing Van Cliburn’s personal Steinway piano. Members of the community are also invited to play on the historic instrument during the three-day installation on the Fredonia campus.
Claudette Sorel Piano Competition finals, Nov. 3
A highly select group of young pianists will perform in the final round of the Claudette Sorel Piano Competition on Saturday, Nov. 3, beginning at noon, at Rosch Recital Hall. The pool of 30 talented applicants – the largest ever in the competition’s three-year history – represent 12 states and three foreign countries.
Rudge tapped to lead South Carolina symphony
Dr. David Rudge has been appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra in South Carolina.
Fredonia jazz professor Weiser tours with Glenn Miller Orchestra
Dr. Nick Weiser, tabbed a year ago to lead the Jazz Studies program in the School of Music, has a new side gig: touring member of the celebrated Glenn Miller Orchestra. He accompanied the orchestra on a three-week Midwest tour in June as pianist.
Fredonia cellist to give master class at Long Island high school
Natasha Farny, associate professor in the School of Music, will give a master class for high school cellists at Smithtown High School West, Long Island.
Fredonia faculty to give piano/cello recital at New York City church
Drs. Natasha Farny and Eliran Avni of the School of Music will perform a recital of Romantic music for cello and piano in New York City at the Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m.