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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.

In the Shadow of Winter's Moon album cover

Piorkowski releases new album

SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus James Piorkowski has released a new album, “Shadow of Winter’s Moon.”

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.

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.

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.