WELCOME TO THE FREDONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Fredonia's School of Music has a strong history of excellence and dis�nc�on. Thelong-standing reputa�on of the music educa�on program is a genuine point of

pride, and the strengths in performance, composi�on, music therapy, soundrecording and academics have brought much variety to our students' experiences.A student at Fredonia is able to learn and choose from a broad range of musicalinterests, and it is this range of op�ons and opportunity that makes Fredonia oneof the best places to enter professional training in music.

This is a small campus that is nurturing and suppor�ve, and the music programhere is compara�vely large, providing a flavor for all of Fredonia. Concerts arepresented in several venues on and off campus, rehearsals occur consistentlythroughout every day, and crea�ve ac�vity such as composing and improvising arefreely explored. We are dedicated to music making, and we are dedicated tostudents' development as musicians.

Fredonia's reputa�on is the result of a faculty dedicated to teaching. They haveachieved a high level of accomplishment in performance, research or crea�veendeavor and are able to bring that experience to the classroom, the rehearsal orthe lesson. Class sizes are kept small and invi�ng, and all students get to work withthe leading professors of the School. This same faculty is involved in thecommunity, helping to make Western New York one of New York's cultural havens.

The facili�es include Mason Hall, the School's home base, which includes rehearsal rooms,classrooms, office/studios, prac�ce rooms and two performance spaces, Diers Recital Halland the state-of-the-art, 500-seat Rosch Recital Hall. Next door is the renownedRockefeller Arts Center, which houses the Department of Theatre and Dance, an artgallery, mul�ple theatres and the grand, 1200-seat King Concert Hall. Other venues exist inthe community, most notably the 1891 Opera House.

Choosing Fredonia links you to an illustrious list of alumni who have made great careers inmusic educa�on, performance, composi�on, and other related specializa�ons. The firstperson was placed on that list in 1889, and it has grown in quan�ty and significance eversince. This beau�ful campus and student-centered environment is indeed "Where Successis a Tradi�on."

Dr. Karl Boelter, Director

PHOTOS BY ROGER CODA AND LORI DEEMER

Alexander DavisMusic Educa�on - Bassoon; Class of 2012“I knew from the second I stepped on campus this was where I belonged. Besides SUNY Fredonia's amazing reputa�on in the world of music educa�on, the reason I came here was because of theteachers, the people, and the atmosphere. There is no other college like SUNY Fredonia that gives you the experience of a music educator and a professional performer at the same �me. One of thebest experiences I've had here was performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with the Masterworks Orchestra. The fourth movement has one of biggest bassoon solos in orchestral repertoire and tohave been able to perform it at the age of 19 was a life changing experience. A�er I audi�oned here there was no doubt in my mind that this is where I wanted to be. It was just wai�ng for thatacceptance le�er in the mail a�er that!”

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Wind Ensemble performs in King Concert Hall

WELCOME TO THE FREDONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Fredonia's School of Music has a strong history of excellence and dis�nc�on. Thelong-standing reputa�on of the music educa�on program is a genuine point of

pride, and the strengths in performance, composi�on, music therapy, soundrecording and academics have brought much variety to our students' experiences.A student at Fredonia is able to learn and choose from a broad range of musicalinterests, and it is this range of op�ons and opportunity that makes Fredonia oneof the best places to enter professional training in music.

This is a small campus that is nurturing and suppor�ve, and the music programhere is compara�vely large, providing a flavor for all of Fredonia. Concerts arepresented in several venues on and off campus, rehearsals occur consistentlythroughout every day, and crea�ve ac�vity such as composing and improvising arefreely explored. We are dedicated to music making, and we are dedicated tostudents' development as musicians.

Fredonia's reputa�on is the result of a faculty dedicated to teaching. They haveachieved a high level of accomplishment in performance, research or crea�veendeavor and are able to bring that experience to the classroom, the rehearsal orthe lesson. Class sizes are kept small and invi�ng, and all students get to work withthe leading professors of the School. This same faculty is involved in thecommunity, helping to make Western New York one of New York's cultural havens.

The facili�es include Mason Hall, the School's home base, which includes rehearsal rooms,classrooms, office/studios, prac�ce rooms and two performance spaces, Diers Recital Halland the state-of-the-art, 500-seat Rosch Recital Hall. Next door is the renownedRockefeller Arts Center, which houses the Department of Theatre and Dance, an artgallery, mul�ple theatres and the grand, 1200-seat King Concert Hall. Other venues exist inthe community, most notably the 1891 Opera House.

Choosing Fredonia links you to an illustrious list of alumni who have made great careers inmusic educa�on, performance, composi�on, and other related specializa�ons. The firstperson was placed on that list in 1889, and it has grown in quan�ty and significance eversince. This beau�ful campus and student-centered environment is indeed "Where Successis a Tradi�on."

Dr. Karl Boelter, Director

PHOTOS BY ROGER CODA AND LORI DEEMER

Alexander DavisMusic Educa�on - Bassoon; Class of 2012“I knew from the second I stepped on campus this was where I belonged. Besides SUNY Fredonia's amazing reputa�on in the world of music educa�on, the reason I came here was because of theteachers, the people, and the atmosphere. There is no other college like SUNY Fredonia that gives you the experience of a music educator and a professional performer at the same �me. One of thebest experiences I've had here was performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with the Masterworks Orchestra. The fourth movement has one of biggest bassoon solos in orchestral repertoire and tohave been able to perform it at the age of 19 was a life changing experience. A�er I audi�oned here there was no doubt in my mind that this is where I wanted to be. It was just wai�ng for thatacceptance le�er in the mail a�er that!”

from the director

PHOTO

BYMAT

THEW

FRIED

Wind Ensemble performs in King Concert Hall

Our ar�st faculty is dedicated to helping you develop your passion for music into a meaningful career of your choice.

Find your path under the expert guidance of a faculty that truly gets to know you and is dedicated to helping you achieve success.

Combining architectural beauty with sound func�onality, our state-of-the-art facili�es offer an excep�onal environment for crea�vethought and expression to thrive.

We offer extensive performance opportuni�es ranging from large to small, tradi�onal to exo�c, and jazz to opera.

Improvisa�on and innova�on are embraced and encouraged in coordina�on with the necessary founda�ons of technical mastery.

Your knowledge and perspec�ve will develop with historical and cultural insights gained both on campus and abroad.Fredonia offers many opportuni�es for interna�onal study, performance and travel.

At Fredonia, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a crea�ve environment that is welcoming and safe.

Fredonia’s classrooms and connec�ons extend around the globe. Choosing Fredonia links you to an illustrious list of alumniwho have achieved great success in every corner of the musical world.

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Our ar�st faculty is dedicated to helping you develop your passion for music into a meaningful career of your choice.

Find your path under the expert guidance of a faculty that truly gets to know you and is dedicated to helping you achieve success.

Combining architectural beauty with sound func�onality, our state-of-the-art facili�es offer an excep�onal environment for crea�vethought and expression to thrive.

We offer extensive performance opportuni�es ranging from large to small, tradi�onal to exo�c, and jazz to opera.

Improvisa�on and innova�on are embraced and encouraged in coordina�on with the necessary founda�ons of technical mastery.

Your knowledge and perspec�ve will develop with historical and cultural insights gained both on campus and abroad.Fredonia offers many opportuni�es for interna�onal study, performance and travel.

At Fredonia, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a crea�ve environment that is welcoming and safe.

Fredonia’s classrooms and connec�ons extend around the globe. Choosing Fredonia links you to an illustrious list of alumniwho have achieved great success in every corner of the musical world.

where will fredoniatake you?

I N S P I R E I

E X P L O R E I

C R E A T E I

P E R F O R M I

I N N O V A T E I

L E A R N I

G R O W I

B E C O M E I

This page: Fenton HallOpposite: Wind Ensemble; Opera students travel and perform in Italy;Studying in Reed Library; Experimen�ng on tradi�onal Ghana percussion instruments in Music Educa�on methods class.

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Fredonia offers a leading music educa�onprogram, broad-based curricular op�ons, anda conservatory edge. For many, this is anunbeatable combina�on.

Field experience, internships, tours, masterclasses, excursions and more permeate theprograms at Fredonia, providing studentssteady progress toward professional livesin music.

Leading interna�onal professionalsfrequently visit Fredonia giving masterclasses, performances, workshops andlectures, opening the world to ourstudents.

OF INTEREST:

With a broad range of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and countless opportuni�es formusic explora�on, Fredonia is among the best places to enter professional music training.

Our reputa�on is built on a long history of excellence, consistency, trust, innova�on and insightfrom a faculty dedicated to teaching. You will have regular contact with the faculty, and theyeagerly bring their high level of accomplishment to the classroom, rehearsal, and lesson. This samefaculty is ac�vely involved in the community, helping to make Western New York an enclave ofmusic and arts.

Fredonia has been known and recognized for excellence in music and music educa�on for over 100years. Choosing Fredonia links you to an illustrious list of alumni who have made great careers inmusic educa�on, performance, composi�on, and other related specializa�ons. Your educa�on atFredonia can take you anywhere you want to go, and our ar�st faculty are here to help you realizeyour dreams.

Laura KlemannMusic Educa�on - Viola; Class of 2013“Simply speaking, I chose Fredonia because it was the best school for my degree choice [MusicEduca�on]. When I visited, I immediately felt comfortable here. Every professor knows my name,and not just in the School of Music. I love that there are countless opportuni�es to bringperformance into the classroom.”passionsto professions

Fredonia offers a leading music educa�onprogram, broad-based curricular op�ons, anda conservatory edge. For many, this is anunbeatable combina�on.

Field experience, internships, tours, masterclasses, excursions and more permeate theprograms at Fredonia, providing studentssteady progress toward professional livesin music.

Leading interna�onal professionalsfrequently visit Fredonia giving masterclasses, performances, workshops andlectures, opening the world to ourstudents.

OF INTEREST:

With a broad range of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and countless opportuni�es formusic explora�on, Fredonia is among the best places to enter professional music training.

Our reputa�on is built on a long history of excellence, consistency, trust, innova�on and insightfrom a faculty dedicated to teaching. You will have regular contact with the faculty, and theyeagerly bring their high level of accomplishment to the classroom, rehearsal, and lesson. This samefaculty is ac�vely involved in the community, helping to make Western New York an enclave ofmusic and arts.

Fredonia has been known and recognized for excellence in music and music educa�on for over 100years. Choosing Fredonia links you to an illustrious list of alumni who have made great careers inmusic educa�on, performance, composi�on, and other related specializa�ons. Your educa�on atFredonia can take you anywhere you want to go, and our ar�st faculty are here to help you realizeyour dreams.

Laura KlemannMusic Educa�on - Viola; Class of 2013“Simply speaking, I chose Fredonia because it was the best school for my degree choice [MusicEduca�on]. When I visited, I immediately felt comfortable here. Every professor knows my name,and not just in the School of Music. I love that there are countless opportuni�es to bringperformance into the classroom.”passionsto professions

For genera�ons, Fredonia has provided thetraining of many of New York’s most successfulmusic teachers. Music has been part ofFredonia’s curriculum since the earliest phases ofthe campus in the 19th century, and the depthand reputa�on of the program has grownsteadily. The Bachelor of Music in MusicEduca�on is now one of Fredonia’s leadingdegree programs, and the graduate of thisdegree develops a high level of musicianship andis cer�fied to teach music in the state’s publicschools.

We believe that a good teacher is a goodmusician, and good musicians like to makemusic. One facet of the program sets Fredoniaapart from other schools - Music Educa�onmajors receive a 1-hour private studio lesson intheir primary performance medium with ourleading ar�st faculty for six or seven semesters,plus weekly master classes with other membersof the studio. Music Educa�on majors also havethe same opportuni�es to par�cipate inaudi�oned ensembles and compete forperformance honors.

Music Educa�on majors are involved withhands-on teaching experiences in the publicschools beginning in the second semester oftheir freshman year. Typically, students have 200hours of direct field experience in as many as fivedifferent schools or districts, before studentteaching. Music Educa�on majors also receiveintensive conduc�ng training and benefit fromprofessional educa�on courses taught by highlyspecialized faculty dedicated to teaching andstudent learning.

The Bachelor of Music in Composition allowsstudents to follow his or her own stylistic directionwhile developing professionally competitivemusical insights and skills. Composition majorsreceive private composition lessons, compositionseminars and master classes, and courses inelectronic music, orchestration, and counterpoint.Elective courses in acoustics, aesthetics, arranging,and improvisation are also available.

There is a strong emphasis on composer andperformer interaction. As often as possible, thecomposer will have been asked to write a piece fora particular occasion or friend. Practicallyspeaking, all works composed are performed, andeach student gains experience by writing for abroad range of instruments, chamber groups, andstylistic opportunities. Reading sessions with theSymphony Orchestra or the Wind Ensemble evenallow students to hear their short works for thelargest ensembles.

Strong emphasis is given toward collaborationsoutside of the School of Music as well. Composerswork with choreographers, filmmakers, directors,poets and other creative artists. In our twoElectronic Music Studios, students are exposed tothe latest digital technologies as well as earlytechnologies including a rare Moog modularsynthesizer.

The program allows the student to studycomposition in a standard program, or to electperformance or electronic music composition as anenhanced concentration.

Fredonia’s Bachelor of Science in Music Therapyis one of the most comprehensive in thecountry, based on the belief that an effec�vemusic therapist is a proficient andknowledgeable musician who successfullyintegrates psychological and clinical skills intoprac�cal work. Our curriculum, approved bythe American Music Therapy Associa�on,embraces the standards of music therapyeduca�on and the professional competenciesof the AMTA.

The principals of music therapy have been usedfor millennia, and the prac��oners organized asa profession in 1950. Over the past fewdecades, the music therapist has beenincreasingly recognized as an importantmember of healthcare and educa�onal teams.In order to meet the expecta�ons of theevolving field, our curriculum involves thoroughmusical training, a sequence of professionalcourses in psychology and music therapy, andextensive clinical and therapeu�c experience.

The musical skills of the music therapistemphasize flexibility as a performer andinterpreter of music. The student will study aprincipal instrument, be encouraged to performin a broad range of ensembles, and to studyother music making strategies.

The demand for qualified music therapistscon�nues to grow, and our graduatesconsistently score above average in theCer�fica�on Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)exam, have been hired in compe��ve musictherapy job searches, and have created newposi�ons in the field.

The musical result of a recording project isincreasingly dependent upon the recordingengineer, and often the recording studio itselfcan be regarded as a musical instrument. OurSound Recording Technology facilities rangefrom labs and workshop spaces tostate-of-the-art studios, live rooms and boothsthat rival the best in the nation.

We are committed to educating upcomingaudio professionals how to successfully interactwith people in a creative environment. We offerguidance in musical and technical knowledgeand promote mental flexibility. Enrolling in ourfour-year Bachelor of Science in Music with anEmphasis on Sound Recording Technologydegree program means having time to discoveryour own creative abilities and ambitions andlearning how to help others realize theirs.

This intensive and interdisciplinary programalso provides a superb education in the liberalarts and sciences. The curriculum is basedupon the central notion that an engineer inaudio is a musician with a broad range ofscientific and engineering skills.

Over the last 25 years, Fredonia’s SRT programhas opened doors for many of today’soutstanding industry professionals. Recentgraduates currently work in state-of-the-artrecording facilities and at leadingpost-production facilities in the U.S. They areactive in the creation of the newest recordingsby some of the country’s most dynamic andinfluential artists.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre atFredonia is an interdisciplinary program betweenthe School of Music and the Department ofTheatre and Dance. The prospective student willneed to demonstrate potential in singing, actingand dance, and the curriculum provides extensivecoursework and experience in each. A culminatingrecital in the senior year allows the student toshowcase their skills. Usually, students find thatthey excel in one of these three areas, so theprogram is designed for the student to select aprincipal direction of study: a music track, theatretrack, or dance track.

All students receive four years of weekly one-hourprivate lessons in voice with a member of theregular voice faculty. Members of the faculty ofthe School of Music may serve as an advisor to aproduction, conductor of the orchestra, musicaldirector, rehearsal pianist, or coach-accompanist.Auditions for the stage productions are generallyopen to all students, who have the opportunity toparticipate in theatre productions, musicals, danceproductions and opera performances.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a liberal artsdegree that allows the student to concentrate onmusic, to study and perform on their instrument orvoice, and to study subjects outside of musicaccording to one’s individual interests. Curriculumflexibility affords students the opportunity for awide array of performance experiences, including aculmina�ng recital, and offers an appropriateterminal degree for a variety of career choices. TheBA-Music major is especially a�rac�ve to studentswho wish to double major in music and anotherdiscipline.

JAZZ CONCENTRATION

The Concentra�on in Jazz Studies is available to allmusic majors as a concentra�on within their majorand is designed to encourage the pursuit of jazzthrough performance, historical context, andtheore�cal background. There are several jazzensembles to choose from: Jazz Ensemble, La�nJazz Ensemble, Vocal Jazz, Chamber Jazz, and smallgroups of nearly any instrumental combina�on.

Fredonia offers the Master of Music degree in avariety of specializations, some of which followfrom an undergraduate counterpart (MusicEducation, Music Therapy, Composition,Performance: piano, guitar, harp, voice,woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion). Byproviding a higher level of training and skilldevelopment, these degrees can serve toestablish professional credentials or prepare forfurther graduate study. Other specializations(Conducting, Collaborative Piano and Theory)allow the student to develop a new careerdirection at the master’s level.

All master’s curricula contain a core of musiccourses, specialization coursework, andelectives. If a student wishes to study aninstrument at the master’s level, an audition isrequired. Participation in ensembles is byadvisement and on a space-available basis.

During the academic year, there is about onegraduate music student for every tenundergraduates. That provides an environmentin which the graduate students are activelyinvolved in providing leadership in the studiosand the ensembles. Some graduate studentsreceive assistantships, and often this will allowexperience collaborating directly with faculty inresearch or in the classroom. During thesummer, we offer courses to serve the needs ofschool teachers who wish to pursue the Masterof Music in Music Education.

Anybody interested in the master’s degreeprograms should contact the Graduate StudiesOffice.

MUSIC EDUCATION COMPOSITION MUSIC THERAPY SOUND RECORDING TECHNOLOGY MUSICAL THEATRE BACHELOR OF ART IN MUSIC MASTER’S DEGREES

Fredonia offers a first-rate conservatoryexperience. Because of the size of School of Music,we have outstanding professors in all studios. Andbecause of the comprehensive nature of the Schoolof Music, you may study performance at theintensity that is appropriate to your inten�ons. Youmay combine your performance ambi�ons withthose in other specializa�ons. We offer a myriad ofways for you to pursue your interests in the waythat best fits your needs.

Students in the Bachelor of Music in Performancework one-on-one with our dis�nguished studiofaculty on a principal instrument of study: piano,guitar, harp, voice, woodwinds, brass, strings,percussion. Students also a�end weekly recitalseminars and par�cipate in master classes withworld-renowned guest ar�sts. With individualizeda�en�on from the faculty and healthy compe��onamong your peers, the program is structuredtoward your growth and advancement. You will getconsiderable �me on stage, including in largeensembles, with chamber music, and two solorecitals.

A high level of performance experience is availableat Fredonia, regardless of the chosen degree plan.For example, any qualified music student is eligibleto earn a Performer’s Cer�ficate, which involvestwo addi�onal, faculty-evaluated recital ac�vi�es.Any student may compete in the annual ConcertoCompe��on. All students – from freshman tograduate student – compete equally for the primeseats in the ensembles, roles in the opera, etc. Asin the real world, at Fredonia you will find excellentmusic-making rewarded.

PERFORMANCE

selecting a program

For genera�ons, Fredonia has provided thetraining of many of New York’s most successfulmusic teachers. Music has been part ofFredonia’s curriculum since the earliest phases ofthe campus in the 19th century, and the depthand reputa�on of the program has grownsteadily. The Bachelor of Music in MusicEduca�on is now one of Fredonia’s leadingdegree programs, and the graduate of thisdegree develops a high level of musicianship andis cer�fied to teach music in the state’s publicschools.

We believe that a good teacher is a goodmusician, and good musicians like to makemusic. One facet of the program sets Fredoniaapart from other schools - Music Educa�onmajors receive a 1-hour private studio lesson intheir primary performance medium with ourleading ar�st faculty for six or seven semesters,plus weekly master classes with other membersof the studio. Music Educa�on majors also havethe same opportuni�es to par�cipate inaudi�oned ensembles and compete forperformance honors.

Music Educa�on majors are involved withhands-on teaching experiences in the publicschools beginning in the second semester oftheir freshman year. Typically, students have 200hours of direct field experience in as many as fivedifferent schools or districts, before studentteaching. Music Educa�on majors also receiveintensive conduc�ng training and benefit fromprofessional educa�on courses taught by highlyspecialized faculty dedicated to teaching andstudent learning.

The Bachelor of Music in Composition allowsstudents to follow his or her own stylistic directionwhile developing professionally competitivemusical insights and skills. Composition majorsreceive private composition lessons, compositionseminars and master classes, and courses inelectronic music, orchestration, and counterpoint.Elective courses in acoustics, aesthetics, arranging,and improvisation are also available.

There is a strong emphasis on composer andperformer interaction. As often as possible, thecomposer will have been asked to write a piece fora particular occasion or friend. Practicallyspeaking, all works composed are performed, andeach student gains experience by writing for abroad range of instruments, chamber groups, andstylistic opportunities. Reading sessions with theSymphony Orchestra or the Wind Ensemble evenallow students to hear their short works for thelargest ensembles.

Strong emphasis is given toward collaborationsoutside of the School of Music as well. Composerswork with choreographers, filmmakers, directors,poets and other creative artists. In our twoElectronic Music Studios, students are exposed tothe latest digital technologies as well as earlytechnologies including a rare Moog modularsynthesizer.

The program allows the student to studycomposition in a standard program, or to electperformance or electronic music composition as anenhanced concentration.

Fredonia’s Bachelor of Science in Music Therapyis one of the most comprehensive in thecountry, based on the belief that an effec�vemusic therapist is a proficient andknowledgeable musician who successfullyintegrates psychological and clinical skills intoprac�cal work. Our curriculum, approved bythe American Music Therapy Associa�on,embraces the standards of music therapyeduca�on and the professional competenciesof the AMTA.

The principals of music therapy have been usedfor millennia, and the prac��oners organized asa profession in 1950. Over the past fewdecades, the music therapist has beenincreasingly recognized as an importantmember of healthcare and educa�onal teams.In order to meet the expecta�ons of theevolving field, our curriculum involves thoroughmusical training, a sequence of professionalcourses in psychology and music therapy, andextensive clinical and therapeu�c experience.

The musical skills of the music therapistemphasize flexibility as a performer andinterpreter of music. The student will study aprincipal instrument, be encouraged to performin a broad range of ensembles, and to studyother music making strategies.

The demand for qualified music therapistscon�nues to grow, and our graduatesconsistently score above average in theCer�fica�on Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)exam, have been hired in compe��ve musictherapy job searches, and have created newposi�ons in the field.

The musical result of a recording project isincreasingly dependent upon the recordingengineer, and often the recording studio itselfcan be regarded as a musical instrument. OurSound Recording Technology facilities rangefrom labs and workshop spaces tostate-of-the-art studios, live rooms and boothsthat rival the best in the nation.

We are committed to educating upcomingaudio professionals how to successfully interactwith people in a creative environment. We offerguidance in musical and technical knowledgeand promote mental flexibility. Enrolling in ourfour-year Bachelor of Science in Music with anEmphasis on Sound Recording Technologydegree program means having time to discoveryour own creative abilities and ambitions andlearning how to help others realize theirs.

This intensive and interdisciplinary programalso provides a superb education in the liberalarts and sciences. The curriculum is basedupon the central notion that an engineer inaudio is a musician with a broad range ofscientific and engineering skills.

Over the last 25 years, Fredonia’s SRT programhas opened doors for many of today’soutstanding industry professionals. Recentgraduates currently work in state-of-the-artrecording facilities and at leadingpost-production facilities in the U.S. They areactive in the creation of the newest recordingsby some of the country’s most dynamic andinfluential artists.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre atFredonia is an interdisciplinary program betweenthe School of Music and the Department ofTheatre and Dance. The prospective student willneed to demonstrate potential in singing, actingand dance, and the curriculum provides extensivecoursework and experience in each. A culminatingrecital in the senior year allows the student toshowcase their skills. Usually, students find thatthey excel in one of these three areas, so theprogram is designed for the student to select aprincipal direction of study: a music track, theatretrack, or dance track.

All students receive four years of weekly one-hourprivate lessons in voice with a member of theregular voice faculty. Members of the faculty ofthe School of Music may serve as an advisor to aproduction, conductor of the orchestra, musicaldirector, rehearsal pianist, or coach-accompanist.Auditions for the stage productions are generallyopen to all students, who have the opportunity toparticipate in theatre productions, musicals, danceproductions and opera performances.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a liberal artsdegree that allows the student to concentrate onmusic, to study and perform on their instrument orvoice, and to study subjects outside of musicaccording to one’s individual interests. Curriculumflexibility affords students the opportunity for awide array of performance experiences, including aculmina�ng recital, and offers an appropriateterminal degree for a variety of career choices. TheBA-Music major is especially a�rac�ve to studentswho wish to double major in music and anotherdiscipline.

JAZZ CONCENTRATION

The Concentra�on in Jazz Studies is available to allmusic majors as a concentra�on within their majorand is designed to encourage the pursuit of jazzthrough performance, historical context, andtheore�cal background. There are several jazzensembles to choose from: Jazz Ensemble, La�nJazz Ensemble, Vocal Jazz, Chamber Jazz, and smallgroups of nearly any instrumental combina�on.

Fredonia offers the Master of Music degree in avariety of specializations, some of which followfrom an undergraduate counterpart (MusicEducation, Music Therapy, Composition,Performance: piano, guitar, harp, voice,woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion). Byproviding a higher level of training and skilldevelopment, these degrees can serve toestablish professional credentials or prepare forfurther graduate study. Other specializations(Conducting, Collaborative Piano and Theory)allow the student to develop a new careerdirection at the master’s level.

All master’s curricula contain a core of musiccourses, specialization coursework, andelectives. If a student wishes to study aninstrument at the master’s level, an audition isrequired. Participation in ensembles is byadvisement and on a space-available basis.

During the academic year, there is about onegraduate music student for every tenundergraduates. That provides an environmentin which the graduate students are activelyinvolved in providing leadership in the studiosand the ensembles. Some graduate studentsreceive assistantships, and often this will allowexperience collaborating directly with faculty inresearch or in the classroom. During thesummer, we offer courses to serve the needs ofschool teachers who wish to pursue the Masterof Music in Music Education.

Anybody interested in the master’s degreeprograms should contact the Graduate StudiesOffice.

MUSIC EDUCATION COMPOSITION MUSIC THERAPY SOUND RECORDING TECHNOLOGY MUSICAL THEATRE BACHELOR OF ART IN MUSIC MASTER’S DEGREES

Fredonia offers a first-rate conservatoryexperience. Because of the size of School of Music,we have outstanding professors in all studios. Andbecause of the comprehensive nature of the Schoolof Music, you may study performance at theintensity that is appropriate to your inten�ons. Youmay combine your performance ambi�ons withthose in other specializa�ons. We offer a myriad ofways for you to pursue your interests in the waythat best fits your needs.

Students in the Bachelor of Music in Performancework one-on-one with our dis�nguished studiofaculty on a principal instrument of study: piano,guitar, harp, voice, woodwinds, brass, strings,percussion. Students also a�end weekly recitalseminars and par�cipate in master classes withworld-renowned guest ar�sts. With individualizeda�en�on from the faculty and healthy compe��onamong your peers, the program is structuredtoward your growth and advancement. You will getconsiderable �me on stage, including in largeensembles, with chamber music, and two solorecitals.

A high level of performance experience is availableat Fredonia, regardless of the chosen degree plan.For example, any qualified music student is eligibleto earn a Performer’s Cer�ficate, which involvestwo addi�onal, faculty-evaluated recital ac�vi�es.Any student may compete in the annual ConcertoCompe��on. All students – from freshman tograduate student – compete equally for the primeseats in the ensembles, roles in the opera, etc. Asin the real world, at Fredonia you will find excellentmusic-making rewarded.

PERFORMANCE

selecting a program

COURSES IN:AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC

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FREE IMPROVISATIONJAZZ STUDIES

MUSIC BUSINESSMUSIC EDUCATION

MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATUREMUSIC TECHNOLOGY

MUSIC THEORYMUSIC THERAPY

OPERAPERFORMANCE

SOUND RECORDING TECHNOLOGYWORLD MUSIC

Bachelor of Music in Music Educa�onBachelor of Music in PerformanceBachelor of Music in Composi�onBachelor of Science in Music TherapyBachelor of Science in Sound Recording TechnologyBachelor of Fine Arts in Musical TheatreBachelor of Arts in Music

Master of Music in Music Educa�onMaster of Music in PerformanceMaster of Music in Composi�onMaster of Music in Music TheoryMaster of Music in Conduc�ngMaster of Music in Collabora�ve PianoMaster of Music in Music Therapy

Carrie SmockMusic Performance - Viola; Class of 2012“One of the main reasons I chose Fredonia was the outstanding quality of professors. They are great mentors who truly care for and are concerned for their students’ growth, well-being, andprogress in their musical journeys. My fellow students are encouraging and compassionate and we all learn so much from each other. From the numerous ensembles to impromptu improvisa�on inthe halls, there are so many ways to explore new musical ideas.”

Fredonia has opened doors to lives in music for genera�onsupon genera�ons of hopeful and talented students. Whether

you imagine yourself today as a concert ar�st, a teacher, arecording engineer, a composer, a music therapist, a conductor, anentrepreneur, or even the head of your own non-profitorganiza�on, we can help you a�ain the skills to get there. Duringthe freshman year, some of your courses will acquaint you withcareer op�ons, and if you decide to transfer at that �me from onemajor to another within the School of Music, you may do sogenerally without losing progress toward gradua�on. Somestudents have a passion for more than one thing, so taking on adouble major is an op�on that we make available for students whoqualify.

Our alumni are employed in commercial and concert musicindustries, are ac�ve as composers and performers throughoutthe United States and Europe, and teach on the facul�es ofuniversi�es throughout the United States and elsewhere. A largepercentage of music teachers in the state of New York are alumniof Fredonia.

DEGREE PROGRAMS:

your pathfinding

COURSES IN:AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC

COMPOSITIONCONDUCTING

FREE IMPROVISATIONJAZZ STUDIES

MUSIC BUSINESSMUSIC EDUCATION

MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATUREMUSIC TECHNOLOGY

MUSIC THEORYMUSIC THERAPY

OPERAPERFORMANCE

SOUND RECORDING TECHNOLOGYWORLD MUSIC

Bachelor of Music in Music Educa�onBachelor of Music in PerformanceBachelor of Music in Composi�onBachelor of Science in Music TherapyBachelor of Science in Sound Recording TechnologyBachelor of Fine Arts in Musical TheatreBachelor of Arts in Music

Master of Music in Music Educa�onMaster of Music in PerformanceMaster of Music in Composi�onMaster of Music in Music TheoryMaster of Music in Conduc�ngMaster of Music in Collabora�ve PianoMaster of Music in Music Therapy

Carrie SmockMusic Performance - Viola; Class of 2012“One of the main reasons I chose Fredonia was the outstanding quality of professors. They are great mentors who truly care for and are concerned for their students’ growth, well-being, andprogress in their musical journeys. My fellow students are encouraging and compassionate and we all learn so much from each other. From the numerous ensembles to impromptu improvisa�on inthe halls, there are so many ways to explore new musical ideas.”

Fredonia has opened doors to lives in music for genera�onsupon genera�ons of hopeful and talented students. Whether

you imagine yourself today as a concert ar�st, a teacher, arecording engineer, a composer, a music therapist, a conductor, anentrepreneur, or even the head of your own non-profitorganiza�on, we can help you a�ain the skills to get there. Duringthe freshman year, some of your courses will acquaint you withcareer op�ons, and if you decide to transfer at that �me from onemajor to another within the School of Music, you may do sogenerally without losing progress toward gradua�on. Somestudents have a passion for more than one thing, so taking on adouble major is an op�on that we make available for students whoqualify.

Our alumni are employed in commercial and concert musicindustries, are ac�ve as composers and performers throughoutthe United States and Europe, and teach on the facul�es ofuniversi�es throughout the United States and elsewhere. A largepercentage of music teachers in the state of New York are alumniof Fredonia.

DEGREE PROGRAMS:

your pathfinding

Mason Hall, the home of the School of Music, has gradually expanded to meet the needs of our growing musicprogram. The original structure was built in 1940 and includes Diers Recital Hall, prac�ce spaces, offices,

classrooms, labs, rehearsal rooms, a student lounge and a café. Newer addi�ons provide more classrooms, facultyoffices, abundant prac�ce rooms, and three large rehearsal rooms for ensembles of up to 120 people. In 2004, weopened Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall, a beau�ful 500-seat concert space that has proven to be an award-winning andacous�cally ideal venue. Soon therea�er, we inaugurated a state-of-the-art recording studio that allows for sophis�catedaudio engineering, live studio recording, and remote concert recording. In the neighboring Rockefeller Arts Center arethe grand King Concert Hall and facili�es for theatre, opera, dance and the visual arts.

Legendary fiddle/violinist Mark O’Connor leads improvisa�on masterclass with music students in Rosch Recital Hall.

Mason Hall boasts more than 100 open prac�ce rooms with pianos, and piano majors have designated prac�ce rooms equipped with at least one grand piano. There are rehearsal rooms appropriatefor any size and type of ensemble, from trios and quartets to huge choirs and full orchestras. Reed Library, just a few steps fromMason, has an extensive collec�on of music books, scores and recordings,as well as listening sta�ons and numerous study spaces.

Kate Parker FurmanMusic Composi on; Class of 2013“The Fredonia campus welcomes and accepts everyone for who they are. One of my favorite aspects of this school is Rosch Recital Hall, a beau�ful performance spacein which every student in the music program is given the opportunity to perform.”

facilitiesremarkable

Mason Hall, the home of the School of Music, has gradually expanded to meet the needs of our growing musicprogram. The original structure was built in 1940 and includes Diers Recital Hall, prac�ce spaces, offices,

classrooms, labs, rehearsal rooms, a student lounge and a café. Newer addi�ons provide more classrooms, facultyoffices, abundant prac�ce rooms, and three large rehearsal rooms for ensembles of up to 120 people. In 2004, weopened Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall, a beau�ful 500-seat concert space that has proven to be an award-winning andacous�cally ideal venue. Soon therea�er, we inaugurated a state-of-the-art recording studio that allows for sophis�catedaudio engineering, live studio recording, and remote concert recording. In the neighboring Rockefeller Arts Center arethe grand King Concert Hall and facili�es for theatre, opera, dance and the visual arts.

Legendary fiddle/violinist Mark O’Connor leads improvisa�on masterclass with music students in Rosch Recital Hall.

Mason Hall boasts more than 100 open prac�ce rooms with pianos, and piano majors have designated prac�ce rooms equipped with at least one grand piano. There are rehearsal rooms appropriatefor any size and type of ensemble, from trios and quartets to huge choirs and full orchestras. Reed Library, just a few steps fromMason, has an extensive collec�on of music books, scores and recordings,as well as listening sta�ons and numerous study spaces.

Kate Parker FurmanMusic Composi on; Class of 2013“The Fredonia campus welcomes and accepts everyone for who they are. One of my favorite aspects of this school is Rosch Recital Hall, a beau�ful performance spacein which every student in the music program is given the opportunity to perform.”

facilitiesremarkable

Members of the technology faculty andstaff are ac�ve as professionals in the fieldas composers, record producers, audioengineers and studio technicians.

Recent graduates currently work at leadingrecording and post-produc�on facili�es inthe U.S., and are ac�ve in the crea�on ofthe newest recordings by some of today’smost dynamic and influen�al ar�sts.

Technology is found throughoutMason Hall, including its two musiccomputer labs, electronic musicstudios, wireless connec�vity, andseveral “smart” classrooms.

OF INTEREST:

The School of Music boasts two music technologylabs, equipped with a total of 30 Apple iMac

computers, each connected to an XP-30 mul�-�mbralMIDI synthesizer. These labs are dedicated to musiclearning and crea�vity, the study of theory and eartraining, and the support of projects in nota�on,composi�on and audio-visual media. There are alsotwo facili�es dedicated to electronic music composi�onwith the latest digital technologies and importantexamples of analog equipment, such as a rare Moogmodular synthesizer. Several loca�ons are dedicated toSound Recording Technology, designed to provide astepped experience from freshman to gradua�on.

Our students are trained on the same equipment that isstandard in the industry. For students in music fieldsthat require this experience, this is a real worldadvantage for winning that ideal internship or landingthe ul�mate job.

technology

this page: Sound Recording Studio in Mason Hall;opposite page: (top) Student working on theory assignment in one of the

two fully-equipped Mac labs for the exclusive use of music majors;(bo�om) live recording during Germany Summer Intensive;

guitar master class with Stephen Aron; ready for a studio session

Christopher SclafaniSound Recording Technology and Applied Classical Guitar with a concentra�on in Jazz Studies; Class of 2011“As SRT students, we do really great things outside of the School of Music that will help us in our later careers, such as assis�ng professors when recording theBuffalo Philharmonic Orchestra or helping out with live sound for the televised games of the Buffalo Sabres. We work in state-of-the-art facili�es and extensivelylearn different types of gear one would find in any professional recording studio, preparing me for the real world when I’ll be working with all of this equipment.” state-of-the-art

Members of the technology faculty andstaff are ac�ve as professionals in the fieldas composers, record producers, audioengineers and studio technicians.

Recent graduates currently work at leadingrecording and post-produc�on facili�es inthe U.S., and are ac�ve in the crea�on ofthe newest recordings by some of today’smost dynamic and influen�al ar�sts.

Technology is found throughoutMason Hall, including its two musiccomputer labs, electronic musicstudios, wireless connec�vity, andseveral “smart” classrooms.

OF INTEREST:

The School of Music boasts two music technologylabs, equipped with a total of 30 Apple iMac

computers, each connected to an XP-30 mul�-�mbralMIDI synthesizer. These labs are dedicated to musiclearning and crea�vity, the study of theory and eartraining, and the support of projects in nota�on,composi�on and audio-visual media. There are alsotwo facili�es dedicated to electronic music composi�onwith the latest digital technologies and importantexamples of analog equipment, such as a rare Moogmodular synthesizer. Several loca�ons are dedicated toSound Recording Technology, designed to provide astepped experience from freshman to gradua�on.

Our students are trained on the same equipment that isstandard in the industry. For students in music fieldsthat require this experience, this is a real worldadvantage for winning that ideal internship or landingthe ul�mate job.

technology

this page: Sound Recording Studio in Mason Hall;opposite page: (top) Student working on theory assignment in one of the

two fully-equipped Mac labs for the exclusive use of music majors;(bo�om) live recording during Germany Summer Intensive;

guitar master class with Stephen Aron; ready for a studio session

Christopher SclafaniSound Recording Technology and Applied Classical Guitar with a concentra�on in Jazz Studies; Class of 2011“As SRT students, we do really great things outside of the School of Music that will help us in our later careers, such as assis�ng professors when recording theBuffalo Philharmonic Orchestra or helping out with live sound for the televised games of the Buffalo Sabres. We work in state-of-the-art facili�es and extensivelylearn different types of gear one would find in any professional recording studio, preparing me for the real world when I’ll be working with all of this equipment.” state-of-the-art

A student in any degree program canenhance their performance studies bya�emp�ng to earn the covetedPerformer’s Cer�ficate.

Any student may compete in the annualConcerto Compe��on for the chance toperform as soloist with one of the school’smajor ensembles.

Fredonia is close to several metropolitanareas of significance. If an ar�st isn’tcoming to Fredonia, organized groupso�en go see them in nearby ci�esincluding Buffalo, Cleveland, Toronto,Pi�sburgh or Rochester.

OF INTEREST:

You will work one-on-one with our dis�nguished faculty of professional musiciansand scholars and develop addi�onal skills and confidence in weekly seminars and

master classes. The suppor�ve and encouraging environment fosters growth, andyou will be challenged by the recitals and exper�se of guests and visitors who includesome of the world’s most talented and respected ar�sts today.

Developing strength as a performer requires a breadth of experience: chamber, solo,large ensemble, improvisa�on, experimenta�on, and possibly composi�on or jazz.You will also have opportunity for all these, and you can explore them as part of thecurriculum, as elec�ves, through student organiza�ons, and other ac�vi�es on andoff campus.

For Fredonia’s faculty, being available to students is a first priority. Office doors arefrequently open, and students and faculty are equal par�cipants in the environment.Most of the faculty are in residence full �me, which is just one excep�onal exampleof how Fredonia con�nues its tradi�on of excellence.

Isaac TayrienMusic Educa�on - Cello; Class of 2011“I chose Fredonia because of the faculty I knew taught here and the natural beauty and atmosphere of the campus as a whole. My most memorable experience so far was without a doubt beingasked to be the guest ar�st with the faculty string quartet for The String Experience. Playing the Schubert cello quintet alongside my professors was exhilara�ng. I found myself playing be�er simplybecause I was playing with them in a peer se�ng. It was also nice to take the chamber music rehearsal skills that I observed them using in to my own string quartet.”

inspiredperformances

A student in any degree program canenhance their performance studies bya�emp�ng to earn the covetedPerformer’s Cer�ficate.

Any student may compete in the annualConcerto Compe��on for the chance toperform as soloist with one of the school’smajor ensembles.

Fredonia is close to several metropolitanareas of significance. If an ar�st isn’tcoming to Fredonia, organized groupso�en go see them in nearby ci�esincluding Buffalo, Cleveland, Toronto,Pi�sburgh or Rochester.

OF INTEREST:

You will work one-on-one with our dis�nguished faculty of professional musiciansand scholars and develop addi�onal skills and confidence in weekly seminars and

master classes. The suppor�ve and encouraging environment fosters growth, andyou will be challenged by the recitals and exper�se of guests and visitors who includesome of the world’s most talented and respected ar�sts today.

Developing strength as a performer requires a breadth of experience: chamber, solo,large ensemble, improvisa�on, experimenta�on, and possibly composi�on or jazz.You will also have opportunity for all these, and you can explore them as part of thecurriculum, as elec�ves, through student organiza�ons, and other ac�vi�es on andoff campus.

For Fredonia’s faculty, being available to students is a first priority. Office doors arefrequently open, and students and faculty are equal par�cipants in the environment.Most of the faculty are in residence full �me, which is just one excep�onal exampleof how Fredonia con�nues its tradi�on of excellence.

Isaac TayrienMusic Educa�on - Cello; Class of 2011“I chose Fredonia because of the faculty I knew taught here and the natural beauty and atmosphere of the campus as a whole. My most memorable experience so far was without a doubt beingasked to be the guest ar�st with the faculty string quartet for The String Experience. Playing the Schubert cello quintet alongside my professors was exhilara�ng. I found myself playing be�er simplybecause I was playing with them in a peer se�ng. It was also nice to take the chamber music rehearsal skills that I observed them using in to my own string quartet.”

inspiredperformances

Briana WilsonBA Music with Arts Administra on Minor - Euphonium; Class of 2011“From the moment I arrived on campus, I immediately felt like I was where I belong: it felt like home. Thecampus is very friendly and it’s easy to make friends with similar interests and goals. I love having theopportunity to play in a wide array of ensembles. I have played in La�n Jazz Ensemble and extra-curriculargroups such as a brass quintet and in duos to get extra playing. You can create your own group, so you havethe op�on of par�cipa�ng in as many as you would like!”

this page: Masterworks Scholarship Benefit Concert, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, April 2010;opposite page: (top) Guest composer Jonathan Newman works with Wind Ensemble;

(middle) Wind Ensemble; University Chorus rehearsal; (bo�om) Saxophone Quartet performs in Rosch Hall with College Choir

Fredonia boasts a rich and diverse musical environment, with opportuni�es toperform in curricular and elec�ve ensembles of all shapes and sizes. The

School of Music presents more than 350 performances each year, the vastmajority of which are free and open to students, parents and the community. Ourstudents have tremendous opportunity to perform in venues ranging from themajes�c King Concert Hall to the in�mate and acous�cally superb Rosch RecitalHall.

Interna�onally renowned ar�sts visit regularly for concerts, master classes andlectures, and our collabora�ve partnership with organiza�ons such as the BuffaloPhilharmonic Orchestra bring world-class musicians to our campus to workone-on-one with students throughout the year. A broad range of repertoire isexplored, studied and performed, ranging from masterworks to world premieresand commissioning projects.

Our leading ensembles tour frequently, taking them around New York State, tospecial performances at conferences, or to more distant loca�ons. Recent tours ofensembles have taken students to Spain, Jamaica, Scotland, China and more.

Fredonia has been famous for jazz for decades, based largely on the history of the Fredonia Jazz Workshop, a student-run organiza�on. There is now also a thriving jazz program within the School ofMusic and this, combined with the con�nuing innova�on of the student group, makes Fredonia an exci�ng and unique place to study jazz.

extraordinaryENSEMBLESCOLLEGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

WIND ENSEMBLE

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

WOMEN’S CHOIR

SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

PIANO ENSEMBLE

COLLEGE CHOIR

AFRICAN DRUMMING ENSEMBLE

LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE

WIND SYMPHONY

UNIVERSITY CHORUS

CHAMBER SINGERS

CONCERT BAND

ALL COLLEGE BAND

JAZZ BAND

AND MORE!

ensembles

Briana WilsonBA Music with Arts Administra on Minor - Euphonium; Class of 2011“From the moment I arrived on campus, I immediately felt like I was where I belong: it felt like home. Thecampus is very friendly and it’s easy to make friends with similar interests and goals. I love having theopportunity to play in a wide array of ensembles. I have played in La�n Jazz Ensemble and extra-curriculargroups such as a brass quintet and in duos to get extra playing. You can create your own group, so you havethe op�on of par�cipa�ng in as many as you would like!”

this page: Masterworks Scholarship Benefit Concert, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, April 2010;opposite page: (top) Guest composer Jonathan Newman works with Wind Ensemble;

(middle) Wind Ensemble; University Chorus rehearsal; (bo�om) Saxophone Quartet performs in Rosch Hall with College Choir

Fredonia boasts a rich and diverse musical environment, with opportuni�es toperform in curricular and elec�ve ensembles of all shapes and sizes. The

School of Music presents more than 350 performances each year, the vastmajority of which are free and open to students, parents and the community. Ourstudents have tremendous opportunity to perform in venues ranging from themajes�c King Concert Hall to the in�mate and acous�cally superb Rosch RecitalHall.

Interna�onally renowned ar�sts visit regularly for concerts, master classes andlectures, and our collabora�ve partnership with organiza�ons such as the BuffaloPhilharmonic Orchestra bring world-class musicians to our campus to workone-on-one with students throughout the year. A broad range of repertoire isexplored, studied and performed, ranging from masterworks to world premieresand commissioning projects.

Our leading ensembles tour frequently, taking them around New York State, tospecial performances at conferences, or to more distant loca�ons. Recent tours ofensembles have taken students to Spain, Jamaica, Scotland, China and more.

Fredonia has been famous for jazz for decades, based largely on the history of the Fredonia Jazz Workshop, a student-run organiza�on. There is now also a thriving jazz program within the School ofMusic and this, combined with the con�nuing innova�on of the student group, makes Fredonia an exci�ng and unique place to study jazz.

extraordinaryENSEMBLESCOLLEGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

WIND ENSEMBLE

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

WOMEN’S CHOIR

SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

PIANO ENSEMBLE

COLLEGE CHOIR

AFRICAN DRUMMING ENSEMBLE

LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE

WIND SYMPHONY

UNIVERSITY CHORUS

CHAMBER SINGERS

CONCERT BAND

ALL COLLEGE BAND

JAZZ BAND

AND MORE!

ensembles

The Hillman Memorial Music Associa�onnot only supports opera ac�vi�es (theannual Hillman Opera produc�on), butalso enables scholarships for many of ourmusic students.

Many opportuni�es exist for students towork in full-scale produc�ons, even backstage. Courses in Produc�on Prac�cumallow students to experience conduc�ng,direc�ng, design and management.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in MusicalTheatre is truly interdisciplinary. Studentsreceive four years of weekly private voicelessons, four years of ac�ng and danceinstruc�on, and addi�onal coursework insubjects such as music theory andtheatrical design.

OF INTEREST:Claire Elise Walton.Musical Theatre - Voice; Class of 2012“I chose Fredonia because of its wonderful musical theatre program, and my experience here so far has been profound. I have been welcomed into this program by every student and facultymember, making the transi�on to college much easier. More than anything else, though, it is my voice professor who has absolutely changed my life. His talent and exper�se inspire me to challengemyself every single day.”

this page: (l to r): Hillman Opera performance ofMagic Flute;behind-the-scenes prepara�ons for performance;.

opposite page: (top)Hillman Opera performance ofMagic Flute ;(bo�om): Hillman Opera performance of La Bohème;

pit orchestra rehearses for full-staged opera produc�on.

For many faculty and students, it is the collabora�on with ar�sts of other fields thatprovides the maximum exhilara�on and reward. Each year, we join forces with dancers,

choreographers, theatrical designers, actors and stage directors in major produc�ons ofopera and musical theatre. Any undergraduate or graduate student is eligible to be cast. It’sa lot of work, but the results make for proud memories and tangible creden�als for a futurecareer.

The School of Music produces the annual opera in coordina�on with the Department ofTheatre and Dance and in affilia�on with the Hillman Associa�on, a community-basedorganiza�on of music and opera lovers. With their help, we don’t shy away from the majorscores; recent produc�ons have included Puccini’s La Bohème, Mozart’s The Magic Flute andBizet’s Carmen. Workshops and produc�ons of opera scenes provide further experience andtraining. The Student Opera Theatre Associa�on (SOTA) is a student-run group that ac�velypromotes opera on the campus, including major guest ar�sts for recitals and master classes.

The Department of Theatre and Dance produces the annual musical, which can range fromlarge produc�ons like Sound of Music and Kiss Me Kate to smaller shows such as Into theWoods and Pippin. Students of musical theatre also produce shows of their own, o�enprovide a first experience for aspiring directors, managers, and writers of new plays.

Other collabora�ons abound. Composers and choreographers o�en create works together.Musicians may provide incidental music for a student play or film. At Fredonia, the arts haveprominence, and that opens crea�ve and cross-disciplinary opportuni�es for our students.

opportunitieson stage

The Hillman Memorial Music Associa�onnot only supports opera ac�vi�es (theannual Hillman Opera produc�on), butalso enables scholarships for many of ourmusic students.

Many opportuni�es exist for students towork in full-scale produc�ons, even backstage. Courses in Produc�on Prac�cumallow students to experience conduc�ng,direc�ng, design and management.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in MusicalTheatre is truly interdisciplinary. Studentsreceive four years of weekly private voicelessons, four years of ac�ng and danceinstruc�on, and addi�onal coursework insubjects such as music theory andtheatrical design.

OF INTEREST:Claire Elise Walton.Musical Theatre - Voice; Class of 2012“I chose Fredonia because of its wonderful musical theatre program, and my experience here so far has been profound. I have been welcomed into this program by every student and facultymember, making the transi�on to college much easier. More than anything else, though, it is my voice professor who has absolutely changed my life. His talent and exper�se inspire me to challengemyself every single day.”

this page: (l to r): Hillman Opera performance ofMagic Flute;behind-the-scenes prepara�ons for performance;.

opposite page: (top)Hillman Opera performance ofMagic Flute ;(bo�om): Hillman Opera performance of La Bohème;

pit orchestra rehearses for full-staged opera produc�on.

For many faculty and students, it is the collabora�on with ar�sts of other fields thatprovides the maximum exhilara�on and reward. Each year, we join forces with dancers,

choreographers, theatrical designers, actors and stage directors in major produc�ons ofopera and musical theatre. Any undergraduate or graduate student is eligible to be cast. It’sa lot of work, but the results make for proud memories and tangible creden�als for a futurecareer.

The School of Music produces the annual opera in coordina�on with the Department ofTheatre and Dance and in affilia�on with the Hillman Associa�on, a community-basedorganiza�on of music and opera lovers. With their help, we don’t shy away from the majorscores; recent produc�ons have included Puccini’s La Bohème, Mozart’s The Magic Flute andBizet’s Carmen. Workshops and produc�ons of opera scenes provide further experience andtraining. The Student Opera Theatre Associa�on (SOTA) is a student-run group that ac�velypromotes opera on the campus, including major guest ar�sts for recitals and master classes.

The Department of Theatre and Dance produces the annual musical, which can range fromlarge produc�ons like Sound of Music and Kiss Me Kate to smaller shows such as Into theWoods and Pippin. Students of musical theatre also produce shows of their own, o�enprovide a first experience for aspiring directors, managers, and writers of new plays.

Other collabora�ons abound. Composers and choreographers o�en create works together.Musicians may provide incidental music for a student play or film. At Fredonia, the arts haveprominence, and that opens crea�ve and cross-disciplinary opportuni�es for our students.

opportunitieson stage

The student-run Fredonia Jazz Workshop ismore than 75 years old and has created alegacy of jazz leaders worldwide. TheSchool of Music’s jazz ensembles provide abackbone of instruc�on in jazz skills, cra�and repertoire.

The emphasis on improvisa�on and thephilosophy of “no wrong notes” is basedon the Zimbabwean belief that “If you cantalk, you can sing. If you can walk, you candance.”

The Ethos New Music Society is astudent-run organiza�on that organizesconcerts, guest ar�st residences andfes�vals for the benefit of the en�recampus, bringing composers such asMorton Subotnick, Samuel Adler andJoseph Schwantner to work with ourstudents.

OF INTEREST:

this page: (top) guest ar�st Michelle Schumann, performs prepared piano piece with projected image in Rosch Recital Hall;opposite page: (top) prepara�ons are made for Bowed Piano Ensemble performance;

(bo�om) composi�on master class with Paul Moravec;new music pioneer Cornelius Dufallo performs violin with electronics in Campus Grind.

Students at Fredonia receive a strong training inmusic that is once traditional and explorative.

At the same time that the foundations are curing,we encourage students to try musical ideas thatpermit a freedom of expression that deepensmusical understanding.

We do not restrict the opportunity to compose tocomposition majors. Students often compose foreach other, for the ensembles, and for specialprojects. The computer labs have software thatassists composers in creative work and notation.Composition majors collaborate with students inthe School of Music and across the campus inprojects that develop a range of skill that is rareamong undergraduate programs.

Mason Hall has a steady stream of guest artistsfrom the classical, jazz, rock, and commercial musicfields. We make an effort to give students abreadth of repertoire, some of which involvesworld music influences, is newly published or thatFredonia commissioned. Students can be inensembles that fit their curriculum, feed theirinterests, or satisfy a curiosity.

We believe in improvisation, and one does notneed to be a jazz musician to enjoy it. The verypopular Improv Collective explores free, non-jazzimprovisation on any instrument, and the FredoniaJazz Ensemble and our other jazz ensembles giveopportunities for big band, small combo, Latinstyles, eclectic combinations, and vocal jazz.

Ma�hewM. KoernerBA- Music & BS- Music Business; Class of 2010“Fredonia offered a program where I could simultaneously earn two bachelor's degrees while developing my cra� as a musician. I immediately felt a collabora�ve environment between theprofessors and students, and I was par�cularly drawn to the opportunity to develop as both a classical and jazz musician – many ins�tu�ons do not cul�vate such a crea�ve environment.For me, the most important experience I have had so far as a student at Fredonia was leading the student-run Fredonia Jazz Ensemble, wri�ng and arranging for the band, and nurturing its growth.”

composing, innovating, improvising

The student-run Fredonia Jazz Workshop ismore than 75 years old and has created alegacy of jazz leaders worldwide. TheSchool of Music’s jazz ensembles provide abackbone of instruc�on in jazz skills, cra�and repertoire.

The emphasis on improvisa�on and thephilosophy of “no wrong notes” is basedon the Zimbabwean belief that “If you cantalk, you can sing. If you can walk, you candance.”

The Ethos New Music Society is astudent-run organiza�on that organizesconcerts, guest ar�st residences andfes�vals for the benefit of the en�recampus, bringing composers such asMorton Subotnick, Samuel Adler andJoseph Schwantner to work with ourstudents.

OF INTEREST:

this page: (top) guest ar�st Michelle Schumann, performs prepared piano piece with projected image in Rosch Recital Hall;opposite page: (top) prepara�ons are made for Bowed Piano Ensemble performance;

(bo�om) composi�on master class with Paul Moravec;new music pioneer Cornelius Dufallo performs violin with electronics in Campus Grind.

Students at Fredonia receive a strong training inmusic that is once traditional and explorative.

At the same time that the foundations are curing,we encourage students to try musical ideas thatpermit a freedom of expression that deepensmusical understanding.

We do not restrict the opportunity to compose tocomposition majors. Students often compose foreach other, for the ensembles, and for specialprojects. The computer labs have software thatassists composers in creative work and notation.Composition majors collaborate with students inthe School of Music and across the campus inprojects that develop a range of skill that is rareamong undergraduate programs.

Mason Hall has a steady stream of guest artistsfrom the classical, jazz, rock, and commercial musicfields. We make an effort to give students abreadth of repertoire, some of which involvesworld music influences, is newly published or thatFredonia commissioned. Students can be inensembles that fit their curriculum, feed theirinterests, or satisfy a curiosity.

We believe in improvisation, and one does notneed to be a jazz musician to enjoy it. The verypopular Improv Collective explores free, non-jazzimprovisation on any instrument, and the FredoniaJazz Ensemble and our other jazz ensembles giveopportunities for big band, small combo, Latinstyles, eclectic combinations, and vocal jazz.

Ma�hewM. KoernerBA- Music & BS- Music Business; Class of 2010“Fredonia offered a program where I could simultaneously earn two bachelor's degrees while developing my cra� as a musician. I immediately felt a collabora�ve environment between theprofessors and students, and I was par�cularly drawn to the opportunity to develop as both a classical and jazz musician – many ins�tu�ons do not cul�vate such a crea�ve environment.For me, the most important experience I have had so far as a student at Fredonia was leading the student-run Fredonia Jazz Ensemble, wri�ng and arranging for the band, and nurturing its growth.”

composing, innovating, improvising

School of Music students take musichistory and styles coursework that is partof the core of all degree programs. Manyother courses are available that may berequired in a specific program or taken aselec�ves, allowing the student to obtainthe knowledge needed for their career orsa�sfy an interest or passion.

Reed Library, which is adjacent to theSchool of Music, houses over 35,000scores, 20,000 recordings, and books forreference and research to support eachdegree program of the School of Music.The electronic services and interlibraryloan op�on expand the materials to thepoint of seeming limitless.

Our loca�on in Western New York is idealfor allowing the student to focus on theirmusical development. Our nearby bigci�es and cultural centers, worldly faculty,and dedica�on to interna�onal programshelp us give our students careers withinvaluable perspec�ve.

OF INTEREST:

Fredonia’s curriculum provides a cultural and historicalframework for musical understanding through

coursework, the study of repertoire and ensembles. Inaddi�on, students have many opportuni�es for their ownhistorical music research. Whether you are studyingmanuscripts in Reed Library, visi�ng the Bach Museum inLeipzig,, listening to the Brandenburg Concerto in RoschRecital Hall, or a�ending a performance of Tosca at TheVienna State Opera, you will be challenged to move beyondthe memoriza�on of dates and names by placing what youlearn into a greater historical context. Experiencing theglobal culture first-hand with the guidance and support ofoutstanding faculty will enhance your ability to perform,teach, compose or record the music you love with greaterinsight and understanding.

this page: historical sightseeing during summer music Intensive in Germanyopposite page: (top) study group examines historical scores; student performance inGermany; (bo�om) in class; books and scores in faculty studio; �me for score study.

Brian BishopDouble major: Sound Recording Technology and Physics; Class of 2011“Classes are merely the beginning of our learning experience. The sound recording curriculum allows for the perfect blend of arts andsciences. In the studios, we have plenty of opportunity to experiment with recording all styles of music. This summer, with the assistance of aLundquist Interna�onal Travel grant, I am traveling to Bangalore, India to work alongside a local media collec�ve documen�ng performancesby Carna�c, folk and Indian rock musicians.”

“To be ignorant of what occurred before youis to remain always a child.” – Cicero

learning and embracingthe context

School of Music students take musichistory and styles coursework that is partof the core of all degree programs. Manyother courses are available that may berequired in a specific program or taken aselec�ves, allowing the student to obtainthe knowledge needed for their career orsa�sfy an interest or passion.

Reed Library, which is adjacent to theSchool of Music, houses over 35,000scores, 20,000 recordings, and books forreference and research to support eachdegree program of the School of Music.The electronic services and interlibraryloan op�on expand the materials to thepoint of seeming limitless.

Our loca�on in Western New York is idealfor allowing the student to focus on theirmusical development. Our nearby bigci�es and cultural centers, worldly faculty,and dedica�on to interna�onal programshelp us give our students careers withinvaluable perspec�ve.

OF INTEREST:

Fredonia’s curriculum provides a cultural and historicalframework for musical understanding through

coursework, the study of repertoire and ensembles. Inaddi�on, students have many opportuni�es for their ownhistorical music research. Whether you are studyingmanuscripts in Reed Library, visi�ng the Bach Museum inLeipzig,, listening to the Brandenburg Concerto in RoschRecital Hall, or a�ending a performance of Tosca at TheVienna State Opera, you will be challenged to move beyondthe memoriza�on of dates and names by placing what youlearn into a greater historical context. Experiencing theglobal culture first-hand with the guidance and support ofoutstanding faculty will enhance your ability to perform,teach, compose or record the music you love with greaterinsight and understanding.

this page: historical sightseeing during summer music Intensive in Germanyopposite page: (top) study group examines historical scores; student performance inGermany; (bo�om) in class; books and scores in faculty studio; �me for score study.

Brian BishopDouble major: Sound Recording Technology and Physics; Class of 2011“Classes are merely the beginning of our learning experience. The sound recording curriculum allows for the perfect blend of arts andsciences. In the studios, we have plenty of opportunity to experiment with recording all styles of music. This summer, with the assistance of aLundquist Interna�onal Travel grant, I am traveling to Bangalore, India to work alongside a local media collec�ve documen�ng performancesby Carna�c, folk and Indian rock musicians.”

“To be ignorant of what occurred before youis to remain always a child.” – Cicero

learning and embracingthe context

There are currently 115 student clubs andorganiza�ons to choose from, many ofwhich are related to music. With groupsranging from opera to music therapy,improv to music educa�on, and much,much more, there is a suitable opportunityfor nearly everyone.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, located on thevillage square, shows independent films andspecial performance events throughout the year.Each June, the opera house is home to thechamber music fes�val Bach and Beyond.

The School of Music posts event informa�onabout events occurring throughout the area,and the members of the faculty o�enorganize trips to the Albright Knox ArtGallery, Cleveland Orchestra, TorontoSymphony, and more.

OF INTEREST:

this page: music students relax on the quad;opposite: (top) building friendships that last a life�me;

(middle) stretching exercises in the middle of an orchestra rehearsal;(bo�om) impromptu jam session; saxophone quartet rehearses in outdoor amphitheater;

students benefit from a truly comprehensive, liberal arts curriculum.

The Fredonia campus serves 5,400 students, an ideal size for a selec�veliberal arts college dedicated to a culture of learning. The School of

Music is one of the largest units on the Fredonia campus, assuring youaccess to the music degree choices and classes you want, and contribu�ngto the vibrant musical life of the community. Here you will know yourprofessors, and they will be directly involved in your professionaldevelopment. Mason Hall is an excellent, comprehensive facility, home to afirst-rate program for the prepara�on of a career in music.

The State University of New York at Fredonia is consistently rated by U.S.News & World Report as one of the best regional universi�es in the UnitedStates. Besides music, the campus is known for its programs in visual art,theatre, dance, the humani�es, business and the natural and social sciences.Fredonia itself is a charming village located just a few miles from the shoresof Lake Erie and at the base of the scenic Allegany foothills. Situated midwaybetween Buffalo and Erie, P.A., it is only a half hour’s drive from the famousChautauqua Ins�tu�on, a historic center of arts and learning each summer.

Mary Corinne PalmerMusic Educa�on - Trumpet; Class of 2010“Wherever you are on campus; there is always a friendly face. I very much enjoy the fact that as a trumpet major, I havecountless opportuni�es to pursue my other talents, such as songwri�ng, jazz singing, and crea�ve wri�ng without anyrestraint. Fredonia encourages diversity whether it is in the classroom, on the stage, or in the community. As a member of theFredonia Jazz Workshop, I have been responsible for organizing rehearsals, performances, trips, and a mul�tude of other legalaspects involved with running a group. I have grown as a musician, a businesswoman, and a music educator.”on the campusin the classroom,

There are currently 115 student clubs andorganiza�ons to choose from, many ofwhich are related to music. With groupsranging from opera to music therapy,improv to music educa�on, and much,much more, there is a suitable opportunityfor nearly everyone.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, located on thevillage square, shows independent films andspecial performance events throughout the year.Each June, the opera house is home to thechamber music fes�val Bach and Beyond.

The School of Music posts event informa�onabout events occurring throughout the area,and the members of the faculty o�enorganize trips to the Albright Knox ArtGallery, Cleveland Orchestra, TorontoSymphony, and more.

OF INTEREST:

this page: music students relax on the quad;opposite: (top) building friendships that last a life�me;

(middle) stretching exercises in the middle of an orchestra rehearsal;(bo�om) impromptu jam session; saxophone quartet rehearses in outdoor amphitheater;

students benefit from a truly comprehensive, liberal arts curriculum.

The Fredonia campus serves 5,400 students, an ideal size for a selec�veliberal arts college dedicated to a culture of learning. The School of

Music is one of the largest units on the Fredonia campus, assuring youaccess to the music degree choices and classes you want, and contribu�ngto the vibrant musical life of the community. Here you will know yourprofessors, and they will be directly involved in your professionaldevelopment. Mason Hall is an excellent, comprehensive facility, home to afirst-rate program for the prepara�on of a career in music.

The State University of New York at Fredonia is consistently rated by U.S.News & World Report as one of the best regional universi�es in the UnitedStates. Besides music, the campus is known for its programs in visual art,theatre, dance, the humani�es, business and the natural and social sciences.Fredonia itself is a charming village located just a few miles from the shoresof Lake Erie and at the base of the scenic Allegany foothills. Situated midwaybetween Buffalo and Erie, P.A., it is only a half hour’s drive from the famousChautauqua Ins�tu�on, a historic center of arts and learning each summer.

Mary Corinne PalmerMusic Educa�on - Trumpet; Class of 2010“Wherever you are on campus; there is always a friendly face. I very much enjoy the fact that as a trumpet major, I havecountless opportuni�es to pursue my other talents, such as songwri�ng, jazz singing, and crea�ve wri�ng without anyrestraint. Fredonia encourages diversity whether it is in the classroom, on the stage, or in the community. As a member of theFredonia Jazz Workshop, I have been responsible for organizing rehearsals, performances, trips, and a mul�tude of other legalaspects involved with running a group. I have grown as a musician, a businesswoman, and a music educator.”on the campusin the classroom,

At Fredonia, our classrooms extend around the globe ... if you can dream it, you can do it. Ourstudents have traveled to China, Ghana, Peru, England, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and across the UnitedStates performing, teaching, learning and discovering. Our faculty believes in applying what youlearn in the classroom, prac�ce room and concert hall to the broader world. Whether you tour withan ensemble, study abroad for a semester, or immerse yourself in the music and culture of one ofour sister schools, you will leave Fredonia with a greater understanding of and apprecia�on forpeople and cultures around the world.

photos (far le� to right): Fredonia music students take the rope bridge to rehearsal in Ghana;Fredonia music students perform with German music students in Leipzig during the German summer music intensive course offered through SUNY Fredonia;Fredonia Guitar Quartet performs at Oviedo University during their tour of Spain;Fredonia music students explore the Great Wall of China during the 2008 Wind Ensemble interna�onal tour

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Kyle Sacke�Music Educa�on - Voice; Class of 2012

“I firmly believe that I did not choose Fredonia, but rather Fredonia chose me. I felt so at home here. Everyday I am grateful for discovering Fredonia,and am proud to be part of its wonderful musical tradi�on. One of my most influen�al professors o�en states that there is no single greater educa�onaltool than that of travel. I have been fortunate enough to travel abroad to Italy and Puerto Rico, as well as tour New York State through Fredonia School

of Music organiza�ons and programs. These experiences have brought me to work with some of the world’s finest musicians and teachers, whilecrea�ng unbreakable bonds with fellow Fredonia students and being proud ambassadors of both our country and SUNY Fredonia.”and beyond ...

where will fredoniatake you?

At Fredonia, our classrooms extend around the globe ... if you can dream it, you can do it. Ourstudents have traveled to China, Ghana, Peru, England, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and across the UnitedStates performing, teaching, learning and discovering. Our faculty believes in applying what youlearn in the classroom, prac�ce room and concert hall to the broader world. Whether you tour withan ensemble, study abroad for a semester, or immerse yourself in the music and culture of one ofour sister schools, you will leave Fredonia with a greater understanding of and apprecia�on forpeople and cultures around the world.

photos (far le� to right): Fredonia music students take the rope bridge to rehearsal in Ghana;Fredonia music students perform with German music students in Leipzig during the German summer music intensive course offered through SUNY Fredonia;Fredonia Guitar Quartet performs at Oviedo University during their tour of Spain;Fredonia music students explore the Great Wall of China during the 2008 Wind Ensemble interna�onal tour

GHANA

GER

MANY

SPAIN

CHIN

A

Kyle Sacke�Music Educa�on - Voice; Class of 2012

“I firmly believe that I did not choose Fredonia, but rather Fredonia chose me. I felt so at home here. Everyday I am grateful for discovering Fredonia,and am proud to be part of its wonderful musical tradi�on. One of my most influen�al professors o�en states that there is no single greater educa�onaltool than that of travel. I have been fortunate enough to travel abroad to Italy and Puerto Rico, as well as tour New York State through Fredonia School

of Music organiza�ons and programs. These experiences have brought me to work with some of the world’s finest musicians and teachers, whilecrea�ng unbreakable bonds with fellow Fredonia students and being proud ambassadors of both our country and SUNY Fredonia.”and beyond ...

where will fredoniatake you?

VICTORIAVA

RGAS‘08

VICTORIA VARGAS, ‘08RESIDENT ARTIST, MINNESOTA OPERA COMPANYMINNEAPOLIS, MN“Fredonia gave me the founda�on I needed for a serious career in operasinging. The teachers in the School of Music challenged me to expectmore of myself, both musically and ar�s�cally. Fredonia is also unique inthat it lets its undergraduate students perform whole roles in originallanguages, which is truly a springboard for any performer.”

MARCUS WOLF, ‘91SELF-EMPLOYED RECORDING ARTIST, SINGER/GUITARIST, COMPOSER AND PRODUCERNEW YORK, NY“Fredonia gave me the tools needed to be compe��ve and successful inthe real world. It was a place where friends became not just friends, butconnec�ons for my whole life. The steadfast support from my professorshelped me achieve success in my career.”

WILLIAM E. FREDRICKSON, ‘78PROFESSOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION AND ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR OPERATIONS,THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSICTALLAHASSEE, FL“Fredonia helped me to achieve success by making sure that I understoodthat there are no walls between being a fine musician and an excellentteacher. Some places put you in a box and encourage you to be one or theother. At Fredonia, I could do both, being challenged to think and act likea musician and a teacher.”

ALLAN DENNIS, ‘70, ‘72EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MIDWEST YOUNG ARTISTS;MUSIC DIRECTOR, KANKAKEE VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAEVANSTON, IL“SUNY Fredonia provided many of the “technical tools” for me to pursue acareer in music educa�on and conduc�ng, as well as double bassperformance but, even more importantly, my experiences gave me theconfidence and desire to con�nue my educa�on and try to achieve morethan just that. Fredonia provided excellent opportuni�es for me to growas a musician, teacher and person!”

AT FREDONIA, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND CONCERTS, PARTICIPATE IN MASTER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS,AND HEAR LECTURES GIVEN BY SOME OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST MUSICIANS, INCLUDING BOTH HOUSEHOLD NAMES ANDYOUNG, FRESH TALENT. WE’RE LOCATED WITHIN AN EASY DRIVE TO WORLD-CLASS MUSIC IN BUFFALO, TORONTO, CLEVELANDAND PITTSBURGH, AND A SHORT FLIGHT TO SUCH MAJOR CITIES AS NEW YORK, BOSTON AND CHICAGO.A SAMPLING OF GUESTS ON CAMPUS INCLUDE:

Peter SerkinImani WindsBuffalo Philharmonic OrchestraMark O’ConnorTafelmusikTallis ScholarsRenee FlemingRichard GoodeYoungblood Brass BandGlen DicterowEdgar MeyerZuill BaileyLeipzig Baroque SoloistsFrank MorelliChristopher ParkeningDavid StarobinChristopher WeaitMichael RabinowitzRalph SauerAbbie ConantTremont String QuartetFlux String QuartetAmy WilliamsStephen Arthur AllenEllio� AntokoletzMervyn CookeVivian PerlisHoward PollackLynne RogersKarl HinterbichlerJeff NelsonBob McChesney

Jason HamThomas ZuggerJonathan LombardoJoAnn Falle�aRichard HawkinsWilliam Wolframeighth blackbirdFlorestan Recital ProjectDanny HoltGregg Smith SingersMeridian Arts EnsembleClara O’BrienAurélien Pé�llotJanet SungBre� ShurtliffeHarvey ThurmerCornelius DuFalloEthel QuartetThe Verdehr TrioRobert KoenigThe Postacchini QuartetPablo Mahave-VegliaLivia SohnHillary HerndonBernade�e LoAurélien Pé�llotJulius BeckeschTobias Mar�nAmadi HummingsCharles PiklerPaul YorkHarry White

Todd SisleyBassoon in the WildMana Saxophone QuartetLouisville String QuartetAlbie MicklichMurray PerahiaPhilip Jones Brass EnsembleSt. Paul Chamber OrchestraWard SwingleSwingle SingersNoel DexterSamuel AdlerWilliam AlbrightDavid AmramLeslie Basse�Armando BayoloPer BlolandSteven BryantBrian CurrentRoland DyensAlexandra GardnerRafael HernandezDorian QuintetMichael LowensternDavid TaylorMark Gouldand Pink Baby MonsterGenkin PhilharmonicJeffrey KahnerLance HulmeJenny Olivia JohnsonWilliam Kra�

Jonathan LeshnoffMargorie MarrymanMissy MazzoliRobert MoranPaul MoravecWilliam NeilJonathan NewmanMurray SchaferJoseph SchwantnerStephen Sco�Marilyn ShrudeRob SmithMorton SubotnickGeorge TsontakisPersis VeharDana WilsonRandall WoolfAuros GroupBowed Piano EnsembleAmy BriggsBuffalo Guitar QuartetCon�nuumDas PuppenspielBrian SacawaMichelle SchumannKathleen SupovéTashi Chamber EnsembleBilly TaylorPieter van den ToornMa� HaimovitzMira FrischAmanda McCandless

Mariam AdamRobert SpringLarry CombsSalome SandovalLuis ZeaAlexei ZimakovDenis AzabagicJason VieauxAn�goni GoniPaul O’De�eMarko FeriMeyer – Thachuk DuoMichael Cedric SmithPablo CohenBrazilian Guitar QuartetDennis KosterBenjamin VerderyMichael McCormickMichael ChapdelaineStanley YatesStephen AronAdam HolzmanKevin GallagherRalph TownerGoran IvanovicRoland DyensGaëlle SolalAna VidovicSharon IsbinGordon O’BrienBob SneiderPaul Hofman

Robert Van SiceRobert BoudreauStefan SandersLeslie Basse�Randall HawesTimothy ReynishDonald DeRocheDana WilsonGail WilliamsRay CramerRobert PontoJulie DeRocheTimothy FoleyMark Sca�erdayMallory ThompsonSteve HoughtonPeter SchickleeLauren FlaniganDale MooreCarol WebberKenneth MerrillTimothy HoekmanKatarzyna MyckaTeddy CharlesRavi PadmanabhaHowie FeldmanRingo Brill12/8 Path BandMike KaupaHarvey ThurmerSaakumu Dance TroupeHarvestworks

Albert GlinskyMihai TetelRobert FranzRoberta GuaspariLorna HeygeCharlie SchlueterStephan CaplanMaria FerranteDavid BreitmanChristopher WeaitCarol WincencEnrica CiccarelliMarcus WolfKathy SupoveRandal WoolfSharon Katzand the Peace TrainHillary HerndonBrian TurnerAmy BriggsDavid RakowskiShawn PeltonHilary DemskeWenzhuo ZhangTom ChessStephen SwansonKarl HinterbichlerAlexander HurdAlison d'AmatoDanna SundetMirrorImageRascher Saxophone

QuartetDavid RussellDenise Masse'Takako TakudaClara O'BrienGaelle SolalHamilton TescarolloNick PhillipsDonna LoewyAndrew GarlandTeddy CharlesMonica EllisValerie HeywoodGraham AshtonGeoffrey BurgessMar�n SchuringStephen CaplanJared HauserAaron JakubiecPierre RoyCarolyn BanhamFlorence MyersKate Ne�lesCheryl BishkoffRodney PierceGeralyn Giovanne�Robert SortonWestpoint Woodwind QuintetAmsterdam Guitar Trio

the world of music is at your doorBARB

ARA

KILD

UFF,‘81

take you?MARC

USWOLF,‘91

where will fredoniaALLANDEN

NIS,‘70

,‘72

JOHNPO

PPO,‘84

BARBARA KILDUFF, ‘81COLORATURA VIRTUOSO INTERNATIONAL OPERA SINGERANDOVER, MA“It is a very rich musical experience one gets at Fredonia and I benefi�edgreatly personally, vocally and musically from my experience there. Myprofessors not only gave me a great basis in vocal technique but alsoguided me through my years there and helped me to find a grad school aswell. When I made my Metropolitan Opera debut, my voice professor andseveral other teachers from Fredonia were there!”

JOHN POPPO, ‘84FOUNDER, POP PRODUCTIONS, INC.PRODUCER, ENGINEER, MIXER, ARRANGER AND MUSICIAN WHO REGULARLY WORKS WITHINDUSTRY GIANTS SUCH AS MICHAEL JACKSON, JANET JACKSON, MARIAH CAREY, MADONNA,AL GREEN AND VANESSA WILLIAMSNEW YORK, NY“I’m not exaggera�ng in the least when I tell you that everything I’veearned, all of the successes I’ve enjoyed throughout my career, I can traceback to what I learned right here at Fredonia. The SRT program here is asgood as it gets, not only in the state, but in the na�on. It trained me to bea complete musician, capable of reading scores and playing instruments,as well as providing the basis and techniques of truly engineering soundrecordings, rather than simply how to work a recording console. I can tellyou, this is the best place you can be if you want to get into this business.There’s no be�er place to learn.”

JONATHAN HIAM, ‘96HEAD, AMERICAN MUSIC COLLECTIONTHE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSNEW YORK, NY“Above all, Fredonia cul�vated a community of crea�vity, imagina�on,and experimenta�on, all of which enabled me to work through what I hadtacitly accepted as limita�ons to my own thoughts and ac�ons. That typeof experience prepares you to find meaning in anything you do.”

VICTORIAVA

RGAS‘08

VICTORIA VARGAS, ‘08RESIDENT ARTIST, MINNESOTA OPERA COMPANYMINNEAPOLIS, MN“Fredonia gave me the founda�on I needed for a serious career in operasinging. The teachers in the School of Music challenged me to expectmore of myself, both musically and ar�s�cally. Fredonia is also unique inthat it lets its undergraduate students perform whole roles in originallanguages, which is truly a springboard for any performer.”

MARCUS WOLF, ‘91SELF-EMPLOYED RECORDING ARTIST, SINGER/GUITARIST, COMPOSER AND PRODUCERNEW YORK, NY“Fredonia gave me the tools needed to be compe��ve and successful inthe real world. It was a place where friends became not just friends, butconnec�ons for my whole life. The steadfast support from my professorshelped me achieve success in my career.”

WILLIAM E. FREDRICKSON, ‘78PROFESSOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION AND ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR OPERATIONS,THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSICTALLAHASSEE, FL“Fredonia helped me to achieve success by making sure that I understoodthat there are no walls between being a fine musician and an excellentteacher. Some places put you in a box and encourage you to be one or theother. At Fredonia, I could do both, being challenged to think and act likea musician and a teacher.”

ALLAN DENNIS, ‘70, ‘72EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MIDWEST YOUNG ARTISTS;MUSIC DIRECTOR, KANKAKEE VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAEVANSTON, IL“SUNY Fredonia provided many of the “technical tools” for me to pursue acareer in music educa�on and conduc�ng, as well as double bassperformance but, even more importantly, my experiences gave me theconfidence and desire to con�nue my educa�on and try to achieve morethan just that. Fredonia provided excellent opportuni�es for me to growas a musician, teacher and person!”

AT FREDONIA, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND CONCERTS, PARTICIPATE IN MASTER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS,AND HEAR LECTURES GIVEN BY SOME OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST MUSICIANS, INCLUDING BOTH HOUSEHOLD NAMES ANDYOUNG, FRESH TALENT. WE’RE LOCATED WITHIN AN EASY DRIVE TO WORLD-CLASS MUSIC IN BUFFALO, TORONTO, CLEVELANDAND PITTSBURGH, AND A SHORT FLIGHT TO SUCH MAJOR CITIES AS NEW YORK, BOSTON AND CHICAGO.A SAMPLING OF GUESTS ON CAMPUS INCLUDE:

Peter SerkinImani WindsBuffalo Philharmonic OrchestraMark O’ConnorTafelmusikTallis ScholarsRenee FlemingRichard GoodeYoungblood Brass BandGlen DicterowEdgar MeyerZuill BaileyLeipzig Baroque SoloistsFrank MorelliChristopher ParkeningDavid StarobinChristopher WeaitMichael RabinowitzRalph SauerAbbie ConantTremont String QuartetFlux String QuartetAmy WilliamsStephen Arthur AllenEllio� AntokoletzMervyn CookeVivian PerlisHoward PollackLynne RogersKarl HinterbichlerJeff NelsonBob McChesney

Jason HamThomas ZuggerJonathan LombardoJoAnn Falle�aRichard HawkinsWilliam Wolframeighth blackbirdFlorestan Recital ProjectDanny HoltGregg Smith SingersMeridian Arts EnsembleClara O’BrienAurélien Pé�llotJanet SungBre� ShurtliffeHarvey ThurmerCornelius DuFalloEthel QuartetThe Verdehr TrioRobert KoenigThe Postacchini QuartetPablo Mahave-VegliaLivia SohnHillary HerndonBernade�e LoAurélien Pé�llotJulius BeckeschTobias Mar�nAmadi HummingsCharles PiklerPaul YorkHarry White

Todd SisleyBassoon in the WildMana Saxophone QuartetLouisville String QuartetAlbie MicklichMurray PerahiaPhilip Jones Brass EnsembleSt. Paul Chamber OrchestraWard SwingleSwingle SingersNoel DexterSamuel AdlerWilliam AlbrightDavid AmramLeslie Basse�Armando BayoloPer BlolandSteven BryantBrian CurrentRoland DyensAlexandra GardnerRafael HernandezDorian QuintetMichael LowensternDavid TaylorMark Gouldand Pink Baby MonsterGenkin PhilharmonicJeffrey KahnerLance HulmeJenny Olivia JohnsonWilliam Kra�

Jonathan LeshnoffMargorie MarrymanMissy MazzoliRobert MoranPaul MoravecWilliam NeilJonathan NewmanMurray SchaferJoseph SchwantnerStephen Sco�Marilyn ShrudeRob SmithMorton SubotnickGeorge TsontakisPersis VeharDana WilsonRandall WoolfAuros GroupBowed Piano EnsembleAmy BriggsBuffalo Guitar QuartetCon�nuumDas PuppenspielBrian SacawaMichelle SchumannKathleen SupovéTashi Chamber EnsembleBilly TaylorPieter van den ToornMa� HaimovitzMira FrischAmanda McCandless

Mariam AdamRobert SpringLarry CombsSalome SandovalLuis ZeaAlexei ZimakovDenis AzabagicJason VieauxAn�goni GoniPaul O’De�eMarko FeriMeyer – Thachuk DuoMichael Cedric SmithPablo CohenBrazilian Guitar QuartetDennis KosterBenjamin VerderyMichael McCormickMichael ChapdelaineStanley YatesStephen AronAdam HolzmanKevin GallagherRalph TownerGoran IvanovicRoland DyensGaëlle SolalAna VidovicSharon IsbinGordon O’BrienBob SneiderPaul Hofman

Robert Van SiceRobert BoudreauStefan SandersLeslie Basse�Randall HawesTimothy ReynishDonald DeRocheDana WilsonGail WilliamsRay CramerRobert PontoJulie DeRocheTimothy FoleyMark Sca�erdayMallory ThompsonSteve HoughtonPeter SchickleeLauren FlaniganDale MooreCarol WebberKenneth MerrillTimothy HoekmanKatarzyna MyckaTeddy CharlesRavi PadmanabhaHowie FeldmanRingo Brill12/8 Path BandMike KaupaHarvey ThurmerSaakumu Dance TroupeHarvestworks

Albert GlinskyMihai TetelRobert FranzRoberta GuaspariLorna HeygeCharlie SchlueterStephan CaplanMaria FerranteDavid BreitmanChristopher WeaitCarol WincencEnrica CiccarelliMarcus WolfKathy SupoveRandal WoolfSharon Katzand the Peace TrainHillary HerndonBrian TurnerAmy BriggsDavid RakowskiShawn PeltonHilary DemskeWenzhuo ZhangTom ChessStephen SwansonKarl HinterbichlerAlexander HurdAlison d'AmatoDanna SundetMirrorImageRascher Saxophone

QuartetDavid RussellDenise Masse'Takako TakudaClara O'BrienGaelle SolalHamilton TescarolloNick PhillipsDonna LoewyAndrew GarlandTeddy CharlesMonica EllisValerie HeywoodGraham AshtonGeoffrey BurgessMar�n SchuringStephen CaplanJared HauserAaron JakubiecPierre RoyCarolyn BanhamFlorence MyersKate Ne�lesCheryl BishkoffRodney PierceGeralyn Giovanne�Robert SortonWestpoint Woodwind QuintetAmsterdam Guitar Trio

the world of music is at your doorBARB

ARA

KILD

UFF,‘81

take you?

MARC

USWOLF,‘91

where will fredonia

ALLANDEN

NIS,‘70

,‘72

JOHNPO

PPO,‘84

BARBARA KILDUFF, ‘81COLORATURA VIRTUOSO INTERNATIONAL OPERA SINGERANDOVER, MA“It is a very rich musical experience one gets at Fredonia and I benefi�edgreatly personally, vocally and musically from my experience there. Myprofessors not only gave me a great basis in vocal technique but alsoguided me through my years there and helped me to find a grad school aswell. When I made my Metropolitan Opera debut, my voice professor andseveral other teachers from Fredonia were there!”

JOHN POPPO, ‘84FOUNDER, POP PRODUCTIONS, INC.PRODUCER, ENGINEER, MIXER, ARRANGER AND MUSICIAN WHO REGULARLY WORKS WITHINDUSTRY GIANTS SUCH AS MICHAEL JACKSON, JANET JACKSON, MARIAH CAREY, MADONNA,AL GREEN AND VANESSA WILLIAMSNEW YORK, NY“I’m not exaggera�ng in the least when I tell you that everything I’veearned, all of the successes I’ve enjoyed throughout my career, I can traceback to what I learned right here at Fredonia. The SRT program here is asgood as it gets, not only in the state, but in the na�on. It trained me to bea complete musician, capable of reading scores and playing instruments,as well as providing the basis and techniques of truly engineering soundrecordings, rather than simply how to work a recording console. I can tellyou, this is the best place you can be if you want to get into this business.There’s no be�er place to learn.”

JONATHAN HIAM, ‘96HEAD, AMERICAN MUSIC COLLECTIONTHE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSNEW YORK, NY“Above all, Fredonia cul�vated a community of crea�vity, imagina�on,and experimenta�on, all of which enabled me to work through what I hadtacitly accepted as limita�ons to my own thoughts and ac�ons. That typeof experience prepares you to find meaning in anything you do.”

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