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Fredonia Summer Music Festival to launch 27th year
The Fredonia Summer Music Festival has a long history of providing high school students with a friendly and relaxed setting for musical growth.The Band and Honors Solo Vocal programs are offered on Sunday, June 25 through Saturday, July 1, with a new Strings program slated for Sunday, July 16 through Saturday, July 22.
Castleman Quartet Program schedule of concerts in June and July
The Castleman Quartet Program, in-residence at Fredonia during June and July, includes a concert series of performances by talented young string musicians. All recitals are in Rosch Recital Hall unless otherwise noted. Admission is by donation of $5.
Variety of music courses to be offered for graduate students and music professionals
Registration is now open for Fredonia School of Music summer courses for music education professionals and graduate students, with the option of enrolling either for graduate credit or for Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credit. A wide range of courses will be offered.
Fredonia Dance Ensemble takes the stage from April 28 to 30
Fredonia’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents its 11th annual Fredonia Dance Ensemble concert from April 28 to 30 in Marvel Theatre, with performances by Fredonia’s outstanding young dancers and a wide variety of choreographic offerings from Fredonia’s dance faculty and guest artists.
Department of Theatre and Dance to offer rollicking version of Gilbert and Sullivan classic 'The Pirates of Penzance'
Take a bright, clever score from the team of Gilbert and Sullivan, add a delightfully absurd story line, top it off with plenty of pirates and you have the next offering in the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series. The Department of Theatre and Dance presents “The Pirates of Penzance” from March 31 to April 8.
Broadway singer Liz Callaway to give master class
Liz Callaway, an acclaimed Broadway singer and voice of beloved female characters in Disney animated films, will conduct a master class on Tuesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in Mason Hall Room 1080.The master class was originally scheduled in January but was cancelled due to weather conditions. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored at the door.
Lehrer Dance Company brings anniversary tour to Fredonia
Celebrating its 10th year of artistic excellence, the Lehrer Dance Company returns to Fredonia for a special performance on Thursday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m., in Marvel Theatre. Under the direction of Jon Lehrer, the company showcases his unique choreography and embodies his definitive style.
Concerto Competition slated for April 30
The annual School of Music Concerto Competition will take place on Sunday, April 30 at 1 p.m. in King Concert Hall. The competition is judged by a panel of music faculty and lasts several hours. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.
Masterworks Choir, WNYCO to perform Mozart masterpiece
The Masterworks Choir of the School of Music will join forces with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra to present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's masterpiece, “Mass in C Minor,” in performances to be given on Friday and Sunday, April 21 and 23, in Buffalo and in King Concert Hall.
Fredonia Wind Ensemble to showcase acclaimed artists at April 22 concert
Three international artists – Gail Williams, retired associate principal horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Dan Perantoni, tubist with Summit Brass and a legendary artist; and noted composer Jim Stephenson – will be in the spotlight at the Fredonia Wind Ensemble concert on Saturday, April 22, at 8 p.m., in King Concert Hall.