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Steve Giammaria and Greta Boorn holding Emmy awards

Alumnus wins Emmys

School of Music alumnus Steve “Major” Giammaria, ʼ06, received multiple 2024 Emmy awards for his work on the popular show, “The Bear.”

Dr. Sarah Hamilton

Hamilton awarded Canadian grant to create intermediate oboe teaching method

Professor Sarah Hamilton has received a Canadian grant to create an intermediate level oboe etude book using five Canadian composer/oboists.

headshot of Brent Weber

WNYCO concert highlights works by American composers

Works by four American composers will be featured when the Western New York Chamber Orchestra opens the 2024-25 Classics Series on Sunday, Sept. 22.

SUNY Distinguished Professor Claudette Sorel

Sorel Organization bestows major gift of $600,000 to the School of Music

The School of Music has received an $600,000 endowment gift from The Elizabeth and Michel Sorel Organization that ensures continuing robust support of SOM programming...

Nikki Chooi

Acclaimed violinist Chooi to give master class, recital

Internationally renowned violinist Nikki Chooi will open the 2024-2025 Visiting Violin Series at SUNY Fredonia with a master class and guest artist recital.

Abby Conklin, along a row of columns in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy, during her summer internship.

Senior ‘digs’ study abroad archaeological study in Italy

SUNY Fredonia enabled a Music Education major to combine long held passions for both music and history into a unique study abroad experience in Italy.

student musicians working with conductor and guests in King Concert Hall

Wind Ensemble recording cited for excellence in BBC review

The SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Paula Holcomb, has earned a rave review of a recording project that was years in the making.

Dr. Richard Webb

Webb earns recognition from education retailer

String orchestra arrangements by School of Music Associate Professor Richard S. Webb have been designated an "Editors’ Choice" by J. W. Pepper & Son, Inc.

photo of Dr. Jennifer Higdon

Higdon to visit SUNY Fredonia as Sorel Visiting Artist

Composer Dr. Jennifer Higdon will be in-residence with the Fredonia School of Music twice this year as the third Claudette Sorel Visiting Artist.