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School of Music joins areas to perform Bach masterpiece on April 16
The School of Music will combine their musical talents as the string, woodwind, choral and voice studios come together to present Johann Sebastian Bach's “Saint John Passion.” The powerful and timeless performance will be held in Rosch Recital Hall on Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. The performance and a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. are free and open to the public.
New Horizons Band to present spring concert on April 24
The New Horizons Band of Western New York will present a spring concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, in King Concert Hall. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.
SUNYWide Film Festival honors four Fredonia students
Four Fredonia students received awards at the 5th annual SUNYWide Film Festival and Symposium held on campus April 10 to 12. Those honored included Maisy Keller of Kingston, Kyra Slawski of Wading River, Jason Chadwick of Grand Island and Kirsten Vine of Corning.
Children’s Concerts Series concludes season on April 26
The Musical Journeys Program of the School of Music concludes its eighth season of free events designed to appeal to very young children, with half hour concerts on Saturday, April 26, at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the Dunkirk Free Library at 536 Central Ave. Selected student ensembles from the Fredonia School of Music are featured in the series during the academic year.
DuffleBag Theatre returns with 'Cinderella'
The Kaleidoscope Family Series at the Rockefeller Arts Center concludes its season with an interactive production of “Cinderella” with DuffleBag Theatre on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in Marvel Theatre. Since being founded 1992, the “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre has become one of the most celebrated companies in North America.
New features will shine at this year's SUNYWide Film Festival & Symposium
The 5th annual SUNYWide Film Festival & Symposium, to be hosted by SUNY Fredonia on April 10 to 12, will showcase the exceptional work of movie and filmmakers across the State University of New York system. The two-day competitive film festival will begin on Thursday, April 10, by celebrating the creation, research and instruction of the cinematic arts.
Marion Art Gallery to host 'Senior Show I: Self Portrait' exhibition
The works of 15 students from the Department of Visual Arts and New Media at SUNY Fredonia will be displayed in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery at Rockefeller Arts Center beginning Friday, April 11. The exhibition, titled “Senior Show I: Self Portrait,” will open with a reception in the art gallery from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 11. The show will run through Thursday, April 17.
Students’ passion for ‘RENT’ leads to genuine community, sold-out performances
Meet some of Fredonia's highly talented students involved in the Department of Theatre & Dance's sold-out production of "RENT."
SOLD OUT: Tonight's Los Angeles Guitar Quartet concert
TICKETS FOR THIS PERFORMANCE ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. The ticket office staff will start a waiting list beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the venue door (must be present to join list). The School of Music will present the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ) tonight at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall. Their appearance at Fredonia will include a special joint performance with the Fredonia Guitar Ensemble, a student ensemble led by Distinguished Professor James Piorkowski.
Mainstage Series presents Broadway musical 'RENT'
“RENT,” one of the longest-running hits in the history of Broadway, will be presented this weekend and next by the Department of Theatre and Dance. Six performances are scheduled from April 4-12 in Marvel Theatre. Watch the preview video here!