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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 the jazz community and jazz enthusiasts.
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. 19 Buffalo Bills game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY.
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 services.
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 performing in concerts with the Fredonia Jazz Orchestra and Fredonia Jazz Sextet in Rosch Recital Hall.
Day of Jazz helps student musicians aspiring to turn pro
An intensive jazz camp at SUNY Fredonia has become a sort of on-ramp in a journey that can place high school students on a road that can lead them to careers as professional musicians.
Day of Jazz planned for high school students
The third Day of Jazz, designed for intermediate to advanced, high school instrumentalists interested in jazz improvisation, will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 12. Prospective participants must be nominated by their instructors by Oct. 1.
SUNY Fredonia to host master classes, performances by acclaimed jazz saxophonist Leali
Renowned saxophonist Brad Leali will visit SUNY Fredonia on March 31 and April 1 to lead master classes, direct rehearsal sessions with students and perform, both on campus and in the community.
School of Music to host ‘Day of Jazz’ for high school instrumentalists
Fredonia Day of Jazz, a one-day workshop for intermediate to advanced high school instrumentalists interested in jazz improvisation, will be held at the SUNY Fredonia School of Music’s Mason Hall on Saturday, Nov. 13.
Faculty, students and alumni to perform at jazz festival in late September
The first Fredonia Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Fredonia Jazz Society, will feature faculty, alumni and students.
Fredonia Jazz Society resumes performances virtually
Three of the Fredonia School of Music’s jazz faculty, including the head of Jazz Studies, Dr. Nick Weiser, John Bacon on drums, and Elliott Scozzaro on saxophone, as well as Fredonia undergraduates, will be featured during a Nov. 12 performance hosted by the Fredonia Jazz Society.