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New Horizons Band on stage

New Horizons Pops concert to celebrate band’s 20th anniversary

The 20th anniversary of the New Horizons Band of Western New York will be celebrated at an April concert.

saxophonist Troy Roberts

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.

violinist Dr. Ambroise Aubrun

Visiting Violinist Series to bring French violinist for residency

Violinist Ambroise Aubrun will give a master class and join School of Music faculty in a recital on Wednesday, March 26.

Smiles best describe as authentic and radiant show on Dynamic Intonation members (front): Harley Selegean; (second row): Adrian Otero, Guilia Beaudoin, Elmer Grainger and Rhiannon Craver; (third row): Layla Hollis, Maggie Shafer, Ryan Okun, Christian Taber, Katya Sacharow, Julia Ferrara and Holden Stevenson; and (fourth row): Ben Evans, Jalen Dalton, Keaton Englund, Dennis McAndrew (hiding behind Leilanis), Leilanis Sanchez and Phineas Goodman. (Photo by Arvin Zabalerio)

Dynamic Intonation singers advancing to ICCA a cappella semifinals

A musically gifted ensemble of SUNY Fredonia students is writing a storyline in tune with the “Pitch Perfect” movie franchise.

Dr. Jennifer Higdon (Photo credit: JD Scott)

Sorel residency to bring acclaimed composer Higdon back to campus

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dr. Jennifer Higdon is returning for the second part of her 2024-2025 residency with the School of Music.

SUNY Fredonia students featured in "La Traviata" and faculty and additional cast members with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor and Music Director JoAnn Falletta at Kleinhans Music Hall

Students to be featured in Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra production of ‘La Traviata’

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hillman Opera program are, once again, collaborating on an operatic production.

Summer Music Festival rehearsal

Scholarships available for students to attend Summer Music Festival at SUNY Fredonia

The Empire State Arts Scholarship program is providing financial assistance for students to attend SUNY Fredonia’s Summer Music Festival.

Dr. Amy Spears

Spears authors articles published in journals

School of Music Assistant Professor Amy Spears is an author of two articles published in peer-reviewed journals in 2024.

Musicians who performed at WNED-TV were (front row, from left) Remy Schad, Nick Russo, Gabriel Mark, Noah Meyer, Haden Gold, Elijah Diaz, McLain Hinkler; and (back row) Ringo Brill, Nigel Usiak, John Klewicki, Amanda Gallagher, Gabriel Gutierrez, Joseph Newton and Dr. Tiffany Nicely.

African drumming groups perform at WNED-TV in Buffalo

Members of SUNY Fredonia’s Intermediate and Advanced Drumming Groups recently performed in a WNED-TV studio in Buffalo, N.Y.

choirs singing in Rosch Recital Hall

Alumnus to return as guest clinician at annual Choral Festival

The University of Rochester’s director of choirs, a SUNY Fredonia alumnus, will lead the School of Music’s Choral Festival.