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All that jazz at EBC Fredonia Jazz Ensemble and Weapons of Jazz Destruction host big band bash

Reading Time: 3 minutesMARIA MELCHIORRE Staff Writer   On April 29, EBC West was transformed into a jazz-age speakeasy through the jazz big band stylings of the Fredonia Jazz Ensemble and Weapons of Jazz Destruction. The Fredonia Jazz Ensemble started as a dance band at the Fredonia Normal School in 1934. The University......
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Sam Kenney takes the stage as new Theatre and Dance Department chair

Reading Time: 3 minutesLERON WELLINGTON Staff Writer With the end of the semester approaching, students and faculty can only look forward to future changes for the University. One of the changes Fredonia can expect is that Sam Kenney, who is currently an associate professor of dance, will take the position of chair of......
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Music Industry Club breaks records Life is Art garners highest fundraising total to date

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAMBER MATTICE and CLAIRE O’REILLY Assistant Reverb Editor and Staff Writer   It was a gloomy day for most in Fredonia, but that didn’t stop the high energy in Steele Hall last Sunday afternoon. Music Industry Club’s Life is Art event brought in a great deal of local talent from......
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Sammy Adams takes the stage in successful Spring Concert With help from Bryce Vine, Dev11n and ĆEO

Reading Time: 3 minutes[metaslider id=6552] KRIS HARRIS Special to The Leader   This past Saturday Fredonia students were ready to go “All Night Longer” as Spectrum Entertainment presented its Spring Concert. Featuring a mix of big names and strong local talent, Steele Hall turned from a gymnasium to a dynamic party. “I thought......
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A Premium Blend-ing of voices Seniors sing in last Spring Showcase

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=6551] SHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer   Premium Blend rocked the stage once again with its Spring Showcase featuring Call4Backup. Premium Blend, doing what it does best, started off with slow melodies then went into strong vocals emulating popular songs, while giving them a slight Premium Blend twist. The group’s......
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10th annual BJ’s Fest brings a barrage of bands

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMARIA MELCHIORRE Staff Writer   Today and tomorrow will see the 10th annual BJ’s Fest. BJ’s, the Fredonia downtown staple, has been slinging drinks, serving greasy food and hosting great local bands since 1933. This 10th anniversary event will feature seven bands from the western and central New York areas.......

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