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Inaugural Robert Jordan Piano Festival to be held Feb. 23-25
The School of Music will host the inaugural Robert Jordan Piano Festival in February, named in memory of School of Music Professor Emeritus Robert Jordan. The three-day event, slated for Feb. 23 through 25, will feature some of today's brightest piano artists, including Spencer Myer, Yi-Heng Yang and Shai Wosner.
Faculty member Stage Director for Syracuse production
SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Julie Newell, ’82, is Stage Director for Syracuse Opera’s production of Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide” on Sunday, Feb. 9 in Crouse-Hinds Theatre.
Slovenian classical guitarist to present recital
Mak Grgic, a Slovenian classical guitarist touted as a “gifted young guitarist” by The New York Times and “a guitarist to keep an eye on” by the Washington Post, will give a recital on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Fredonia music faculty to perform at New York City concert hall
A musical bridge between the western-most corner of New York state and New York City will be created when some of the finest musicians from the Fredonia School of Music present an evening of French chamber music for strings, piano, flute and voice on Jan. 11 at the acclaimed Merkin Hall on the Upper West Side.
Fredonia ensembles to ring in the holiday at annual concert
Four School of Music student choral ensembles will usher in the holiday season with their annual Holiday Concert, featuring seasonal classics and newer compositions, in King Concert Hall on Sunday, Dec. 8, beginning at 8 p.m.
Expect the unexpected at Fredonia Improv Collective concert
An evening of improvisation in many styles will be presented by the Improv Collective, a collection of musicians who are dedicated to self-expression through free improvisation, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m., in Rosch Recital Hall.
Student musicians to participate in two BPO events
Members of the saxophone studio have been chosen to participate in two Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra events in early December.
Fredonia Chamber Orchestra to perform
The Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Rudge, will perform the rarely heard, but exciting preclassical "Adagio and Fugue" by Franz Richter.
Woodwind faculty member in spotlight at Fredonia ensemble concert
Barry Crawford, a guest soloist who has performed in major concert halls across the United States and is an assistant professor in the School of Music, will be featured in Mower’s “Concerto for Flute and Wind Orchestra,” the highlight of the Fredonia Wind Ensemble concert on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Hillman Opera tradition continues on grand scale with Massenet’s ‘Cendrillon’
The Hillman Opera production of Jules Massenet’s “Cendrillon” continues the tradition of presenting a grand event on a grand scale at Fredonia - almost 140 people are involved in this season’s production.