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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...

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2026 VanderLaan Prize awarded to senior

Senior Dominic Townsend has won the $10,000 First Prize in Opera Grand Rapids’ 2026 VanderLaan Voice Competition.

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Jazz Orchestra, ensembles to perform Saturday

The Fredonia Jazz Orchestra will perform at Rosch Recital Hall on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble to present Holst’s planetary portrait suite 

Join the SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a performance of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets.”

Dr. Nathan Huvard studies the fingering position of Justin Swan, a junior Sound Recording Technology major from Falconer, NY, as he plays a selection in Diers Recital Hall.

Guitar professor shares ‘real-world’ Metropolitan Opera orchestra experience with students

Assistant Professor Nathan Huvard enriches his teaching through experiences gained playing in the Metropolitan Opera orchestra.

Dr. Andrew Martin Smith

Faculty member's viola composition performed at International Viola Congress

Dr. Andrew Martin Smith’s “My Garden...My World” was recently played at the 50th International Viola Congress.

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Acclaimed Joint Force Bass Quartet to highlight Bass Fest

The U.S. military’s only jazz bass ensemble, the Joint Force Bass Quartet (JFBQ), is joining SUNY Fredonia’s Bass Fest 2026.

Steven Doane

Acclaimed cellist to give recital, conduct master class

Steven Doane, a renowned performer and pedagogue, will perform and present a master class at SUNY Fredonia.

Dr. Xixi Shen (left) and Jiyong Kim Mai, with their “Developing Functional Piano Skills Through One Piece” poster, at the New York State School Music Association Winter Conference.

Class Piano faculty further student-centered teaching practices 

Music faculty are advancing innovative, teaching-centered approaches in class piano through collaborative research, creative curriculum design and student-engaged presentations.