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Wind Ensemble performs on recording nominated for international award

The Fredonia Wind Ensemble received recognition in 2024 and is again in the spotlight for international kudos.

I-Fei Chen, Laura Koepke and Barry Crawford comprise Fredaissance.

Faculty trio chosen to premiere commissioned music composition

The School of Music faculty ensemble, Fredaissance, will premiere a commissioned composition by award-winning Taiwanese composer Dr. Yu-Hui Chang.

Lynne McMurtry and Jordan Pitts with JoAnn Falletta

SUNY Fredonia faculty, alumnus soloists with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

A SUNY Fredonia faculty member and alumnus were soloists in the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s recent performance of Mozart’s “Requiem.”

Students and attendees, along with faculty, gather for a group photo of Bass Fest held at SUNY Fredonia.

Guest faculty to bring international flair to Bass Fest at SUNY Fredonia

Two musicians who’ve performed internationally will be guest faculty, teaching area musicians of all ages, at SUNY Fredonia’s Bass Fest.

Lucas West singing and playing a keyboard

School of Music junior to again represent university at Buffalo Bills game

Junior Lucas West has been invited to sing the national anthem at the Sunday, Jan. 19 Buffalo Bills game.

band members playing trombone in a rehearsal

New Horizons Band seeks music makers

The New Horizons Band of Western New York is ready to begin rehearsals on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

alumni sitting around a table in a restaurant

Fredonians gather at American Musicological Society conference in Chicago

A SUNY Fredonia contingent met SUNY Distinguished Professor James Davis at the American Musicological Society’s national meeting.

choirs on stage

Power of music will be on display in Fredonia Holiday Choral Concert to be recorded for PBS

When the School of Music presents the annual Fredonia Holiday Choral Concert, the power of music will take center stage.

Members of fivebyfive are (from left): Eric J. Polenik (bass), Haeyeun Jeun (piano), Marcy Bacon (clarinet), Laura Lentz (artistic director, flute) and Ken Luk (electric guitar) with Marc Webster (executive director, audio and video artist).

Staff pianist Jeun’s chamber group releases ‘Eclipse’ album

The chamber ensemble fivebyfive, which includes School of Music collaborative pianist Haeyeun Jeun, has issued its fourth album, “Eclipse.”

Dr. Christian Bernhard

Bernhard speaks at Queens College, music educators association workshop

School of Music Professor Christian Bernhard recently served as an invited speaker at Queens College and Seton Hill University.