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Performances celebrate bicentennial of Chopin, Schumann, Liszt
A festival that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the births of three prominent 19th century piano composers – Frederick Chopin, Robert Schumann and Franz Liszt – will be presented by the SUNY Fredonia School of Music with public performances by guest pianists on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6 and 7, at Rosch Recital Hall.
Fredonia School of Music presents Fifth Annual String Experience for high school artists
October 30th event includes master classes for each instrument, a fiddling clinic with guest artist Emily Schaad, an Improv session with Dr. David Rudge and a final concert. The day ends with a post-concert reception. All participants will enjoy lunch as a group on campus, the cost of which is included in the registration fee.
SUNY Fredonia pianist Mann to make Carnegie Hall debut
Jonathan Mann, assistant professor of Piano in the School of Music, will make his Carnegie Hall debut on Sunday, Oct. 31 at 1:30 p.m. in the New York City landmark’s Weill Concert Hall. Mann was awarded this prestigious honor after being selected as a finalist in the Todd-Davis Germaine Classical Fellows Competition in 2009. He will premiere a piece written for him by Dr. Robert Deemer, assistant professor of Composition.
$3 million expansion to Mason Hall is latest addition to campus
The $3 million expansion to the north end of Mason Hall includes two rooms which are two to three times the size of any existing rehearsal space in Mason. They were designed and built specifically to accommodate large band and orchestral groups which have grown to as many as 120 members.
Piano concerto winner to perform with Orchestra
Fredonia School of Music presents College Symphony Orchestra Saturday, October 16, 2010 8:00pm King Concert Hall Free Under the direction of Dr. David Rudge, School...
New rehearsal hall addition to Mason dedicated Tuesday, Oct. 12
Local and state officials will join President Dennis L. Hefner and other campus leaders Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m., when SUNY Fredonia officially opens and dedicates its new Robert and Marilyn Maytum Music Rehearsal Halls, recently constructed as an addition to Mason Hall.
Italian artists Donzelli and Marziali return to Rosch Oct. 13
Rosch Recital Hall will see the return of Italian soprano Stefania Donzelli and Italian violinist Luca Marziali in recital on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. The three artists, who bring world class credentials and artistry to campus, will be in residence that week to coach and give master classes.
Show written by Fredonia alumnus and professor emeritus making encore performance
The original musical theatre show, “Stories and Dreams,” which premiered this past August, will be performed again on Saturday, October 23. The show, written by...
Faculty Showcase Concert offers music and dance collaboration Oct. 3
The upcoming Faculty Showcase on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall includes a chamber music/dance collaboration, a solo work of J.S. Bach, a faculty composition with the composer participating as narrator, and a fun twist on a famous Wagner chord.
Premiere of "Toward the Light (Flight 3407)" to honor families of crash victims Oct. 5
[The premiere of Toward the Light (Flight 3407), a new composition by SUNY Fredonia music professor James Piorkowski that commemorates the victims of the Clarence...