Jazz Flextet repeats as top DownBeat ensemble, recent graduate wins magazine’s Soloist award
What does an ensemble do for an encore in DownBeat competition? Retain their top ranking and score an individual award.
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Composition and Songwriting, Modern Band camps to join campus Summer Music Festival
Two new camps – Composition and Songwriting, and Modern Band – have been added to the Summer Musical Festival at SUNY Fredonia.
Acclaimed musicians to join Hanlon in faculty recital
Associate Professor Kieran Hanlon will be joined by three special guests in a faculty recital on Wednesday, April 23.
Music therapy faculty contributes to newly published book
Music Therapy Assistant Professor Heeyoun Cho provided information to the book “Music Therapy Educators: Roles, Responsibilities, and Resources.”
New Horizons Pops concert to celebrate band’s 20th anniversary
The 20th anniversary of the New Horizons Band of Western New York will be celebrated at an April concert.
Piorkowski releases new album
SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus James Piorkowski has released a new album, “In the Shadow of Winter’s Moon.”
Dynamic Intonation singers advancing to ICCA a cappella semifinals
A musically gifted ensemble of SUNY Fredonia students is writing a storyline in tune with the “Pitch Perfect” movie franchise.
Sorel residency to bring acclaimed composer Higdon back to campus
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dr. Jennifer Higdon is returning for the second part of her 2024-2025 residency with the School of Music.
Scholarships available for students to attend Summer Music Festival at SUNY Fredonia
The Empire State Arts Scholarship program is providing financial assistance for students to attend SUNY Fredonia’s Summer Music Festival.
Spears authors articles published in journals
School of Music Assistant Professor Amy Spears is an author of two articles published in peer-reviewed journals in 2024.