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Bernhard article published in journal
A peer-reviewed article, “Helping Music Education Majors through Positive Psychology,” written by Professor Christian Bernhard of the Fredonia School of Music, was published in the Nov. 6 issue of the International Journal of Education & the Arts.
Alumnus, New York State Teacher of the Year Arenz to lead workshop on campus
Students majoring in Music Education at SUNY Fredonia will have a rare opportunity to learn from the very best when the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year and SUNY Fredonia alumnus Zachary “Zach” Arenz returns to campus to lead a workshop.
Music Education alumnus brings his Beatbox House troupe to campus for ‘one-of-a-kind’ performance
Students had a front-row seat to experience Beatbox – a growing musical style phenomenon that pushes the boundaries of sounds that can be produced by the human voice – courtesy of ’12 alumnus Chris Celiz, who brought members of his Beatbox House to campus.
School of Music alumnus named New York State Teacher of the Year; alumna one of four Finalists
SUNY Fredonia alumnus Zachary “Zach” Arenz, ʼ10, ʼ12, who teaches music at Rochester’s (NY) Flower City School 54, was named New York State Teacher of the Year.
Wind Ensemble performance slated for King
The SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble opens the year with exciting works exploring beginnings, in a performance slated for Saturday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m., in King Concert Hall.
Student soloists to be featured in Vivaldi’s 'Gloria' with WNYCO
The Fredonia Chamber Choir, members of the Cathedral Choir from the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Erie, PA, and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra will present Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. in King Concert Hall.
Reese among co-authors of book designed for vocal music teachers
School of Music Professor Jill Reese has recently published a book through GIA, "Q & A for Music Learning Theory: Choral Music Perspectives."
Social emotional learning opportunities focus of Music Education Summit
An exploration into the power of social emotional learning across curricula through the arts will be held at the 2023 Music Education Summit, “Opportunities for Social Emotional Learning,” at the School of Music.
SUNY PRODiG Fellow to join Fredonia faculty
Travis Gratteau-Zinnel has been appointed as a SUNY PRODiG Fellow in the Fredonia School of Music for a two-year term, beginning in August.
Fredonia Academy Week in June offers the community a unique experience to explore festival music of Japan
The Fredonia School of Music will present Academy Week: Festival Music of Japan, on June 19-23, with expert instruction in the Wakayama-Shachu style of Edo Bayashi festival music and Shishimai, a Japanese traditional lion dance that is performed at many ritual events to bring good luck to communities and chase away evil.