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School of Music to welcome Sorel Piano Fellows
The Sorel Piano Fellows program at SUNY Fredonia, a unique, tuition-free weekend of events designed specifically for high school pianists, and held in tandem with the Claudette Sorel Piano Competition, announced its 2022 participants.
Master drummer and balafon artist to offer workshops/concert
Made possible through the Carnahan Jackson Fund for the Humanities, which was established with the Fredonia College Foundation, drummer and balafon artist N'Camara Abou Sylla will bring his talent and expertise to SUNY Fredonia on Oct. 26 to 28.
Sarah Haseley named September Honors Student of the Month
Sarah Haseley, a senior from Lockport majoring in Music Therapy and Music Performance, has been named the recipient of the September Honors Student of the Month Award.
Fredonians to be represented at International Clarinet Association's New Music Weekend
Fredonia School of Music faculty members and graduate student Erin Carpenter will be included at the International Clarinet Association's New Music Weekend on Oct. 22 and 23.
Faculty to present new work by American composer, with college symphony, during Homecoming weekend
A one-of-a-kind work by award-winning composer Avner Dorman, written for the Ekstasis Duo, will receive its local premiere with the Fredonia College Symphony Orchestra in King Concert Hall on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m.
One of ‘Fredonia’s own’ is part of ‘The President’s Own’
When “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band comes to SUNY Fredonia to perform on Wednesday, Oct. 5, one of “Fredonia’s own” will be part of the show.
Visiting string quartet to offer master classes, concert
The Penderecki String Quartet, one of Canada's preeminent chamber ensembles, is coming to the Fredonia School of Music for a day of master classes, chamber music coaching and a free concert on Oct. 1.
Fredonia Wind Ensemble to present season-opening concert
The Fredonia Wind Ensemble will open its first concert of the 2022-2023 academic year with Leonard Bernstein's “Profanation,” a rousing piece from “Jeremiah” that features Bernstein's characteristic energy, in King Concert Hall on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Gamelan ensemble workshops and concert cancelled
This workshop and concert have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Nusantara Arts, a Gamelan ensemble based in Buffalo and led by SUNY Fredonia graduate Matt Dunning, will conduct an on-stage workshop open to all students and community members – especially young ones – and give a performance on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m., in Rosch Recital Hall.
School of Music assembles all-star line-up for orchestral program
The Fredonia School of Music has assembled an exciting lineup of guest conductors and professional musicians to work with students and present a series of concerts and opera performances during the 2022-2023 academic year that promise to be memorable.