Alumnus Usifer nominated for Tony Award
Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards were announced on May 5, and SUNY Fredonia alumnus Brian Usifer is a nominee.
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Fredonia senior Lucas West shines as finalist on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Lucas West, a senior at the State University of New York at Fredonia, concluded his run on NBC’s hit show “The Voice” during the season...
Jazz Orchestra, ensembles to perform
The acclaimed Fredonia Jazz Orchestra and small jazz ensembles will give a concert on Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.
Acclaimed saxophonist/composer Troy Roberts to visit Fredonia
The School of Music will welcome saxophonist/composer Troy Roberts for a series of master classes and performances.
Buffalo firm to sponsor live stream of SUNY Fredonia Jazz Studies ensembles
Paramax Corporation, an investment bank based in Buffalo, NY, has signed on to become the sponsor of all live stream performances of student ensembles in...
Jazz Flextet wins DownBeat Magazine’s celebrated Student Music Award
The already high standing of SUNY Fredonia’s Jazz Studies program in DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards competition has reached a crescendo with the Jazz Flextet...
The 9th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll recognizes alumni and faculty
Several SUNY Fredonia alumni and current contingent faculty in the School of Music were recognized in the 9th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll. Winners were selected by...
School of Music student to represent university at Buffalo Bills game
Sophomore Lucas M. West, a student in the SUNY Fredonia School of Music, has been selected to sing the national anthem at the Sunday, Nov...
Bacon releases album of original jazz music
A new album of original jazz music by School of Music Adjunct Lecturer John Bacon, featuring his working quintet, “JBQ,” has been released on streaming...
Trumpeter Gardner to give master classes, perform with ensembles
Acclaimed trumpeter, composer and educator Derrick Gardner will spend Thursday and Friday, March 23 and 24, at the School of Music, leading master classes and...