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Strauss to conduct area concerts
Dr. Robert Strass will conduct the Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus in “ WALK TOGETHER,” a concert to be performed at three sites in May and featuring “Tyler’s Suite,” a nine-song cycle about the life and death of Tyler Clementi, as well as songs from, for, or about Buffalo, NY.
Marrazzo conducts master classes
School of Music Assistant Professor Don Marrazzo gave a master class at Houghton University and also did a two-day residency at Detroit Opera to work with members of the Resident Artist Program.
New Choral Camp in July as part of Summer Music Festival
The SUNY Fredonia Summer Music Festival is launching a Choral Camp running June 30 to July 6, in addition to its popular band, piano and string camps.
Concerto Competition winners announced
Two international students in the School of Music have been chosen as the 2024 Concerto Competition winners following performances held in King Concert Hall on April 28.
Fredonia Concerto Competition finals on April 28
Eight students who advanced beyond the preliminary rounds of the annual Concerto Competition will each perform on Sunday, April 28, at 1 p.m. in King Concert Hall.
New faculty member hired in Music Education
Dr. Amy Spears will join the School of Music faculty beginning in the fall semester as an Assistant Professor of Music Education.
Grand finale concert of Harp Day set for April 28
The most heavenly of musical sounds – a room full of harps – will be presented by musicians of all ages in the grand finale concert that culminates the annual Harp Day at SUNY Fredonia in Mason Hall on Sunday, April 28.
Wind Ensemble to feature visiting artist and honor faculty member
The Fredonia Wind Ensemble will present its final concert in April, welcoming composer and Claudette Sorel visiting artist Valerie Coleman and celebrating the legacy of School of Music Professor and Assistant Director Barry Kilpatrick.
School of Music faculty member performs in Buffalo
School of Music Senior Lecturer and contralto Lynne McMurtry and pianist Dr. Alison d’Amato recently presented a recital featuring the music of Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Fanny Hensel, John Musto, Rosephanye Powell, Gabrielle Rosse Owens, Hope Salmonson and Rodney Sharman.
Harrington performs in Cuba and New York City
School of Music Assistant Professor James Harrington of the Voice area recently traveled to Havana, Cuba, and New York City for performances and teaching.