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Vocal Point performs Spring Cabaret at Tim Hortons

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 25, 2015August 15, 2019

March 25, 2015August 15, 2019

VERONICA PENOYER Special to The Leader “You just need to love to sing and dance and be willing to put in the hard work to make every performance the best it can be.” These words of advice came from the president of Fredonia State’s Show Choir: Vocal Point, Allisa Butlak.......

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Acclaimed violinist featured with College Symphony Orchestra Priday astonishes audience with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 11, 2015

March 11, 2015

KORI BARKLEY Staff Writer This season’s College Symphony Orchestra concert was not one to be missed. Under the direction of graduate conducting assistant Hayden Denesha, Saturday’s program opened in King Concert Hall with a notable performance of Mikhail Glinka’s “Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila.” Full of dissonant chromaticism and fast......

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Judy Kuhn visits Fredonia for masterclass Actress noted for performances on Broadway and in Disney’s ‘Pocahontas’

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2015August 15, 2019

March 6, 2015August 15, 2019

MAGGIE GILROY Editor in Chief “Whenever you wind up, whether in New York or any place else, keep studying.” These word of advice came from visiting artist Judy Kuhn during a masterclass on Feb. 28. Brought to Fredonia by New Buffalo Productions, Kuhn delivered experience garnered from her extensive career......

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A conversation with John Mackey

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2015

March 6, 2015

KORI BARKLEY Staff Writer For the third event of the Ethos Newsound Festival, Fredonia’s composition students were elated to spend this past week with renowned classical composer, John Mackey. Holding degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music and Juilliard, Mackey composes largely for wind ensembles and orchestra, though his chamber......

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‘Balm in Gilead’ challenges traditional narratives

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 4, 2015

March 4, 2015

REBECCA HALE Reverb Editor “Balm in Gilead” opened this past weekend in a theatrical spectacle. Directed by Dr. James Ivey, this modern version of Lanford Wilson’s play included many different and interesting facets which contributed to the show’s uniqueness. The name of the play comes from a biblical verse in......

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New Masons wins Battle of the New Bands Group awarded free show at BJ’s

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 25, 2015

February 25, 2015

CARLY KNASZAK Staff Writer The final showdown of Battle of the New Bands took place on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 19 in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Students from the second floor gazed down at the stage when they heard the bands running soundcheck as the three final band......

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“Balm in Gilead” to open in Bartlett

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 25, 2015

February 25, 2015

REBECCA HALE Reverb Editor “Balm in Gilead,” the first in this semester’s Walter Gloor Mainstage Series, will pack a punch this weekend with an elaborate set, unconventional theatrical devices and its cinematic nature. The small space of the Bartlett Theatre will be packed with 35 cast members alone, plus an......

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Fredonia showcase 2015 features variety of student work

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015August 25, 2019

February 11, 2015August 25, 2019

CARLY KNASZAK Staff Writer Fredonia is known for taking great pride in the talented artists on campus. In the Marion Art Gallery, 70 students in the Visual Art and New Media Department currently have art pieces featured entitled “Fredonia Showcase 2015.” The artwork includes paintings, videos, sculptures, photography and graphic......

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Saakumu Dance Troupe brings Ghanaian culture to Fredonia

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 4, 2015

February 4, 2015

KORI BARKLEY Staff Writer In Ghana, the word “saakumu” signifies tradition. As part of the United States Black History Month celebrations, the award winning Saakumu Dance Troupe, comprised of professional musicians from all over Ghana, West Africa, has connected with audiences throughout the United States, representing one of the most......

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Actress, coach and alum Sara Schoch visits for performance workshops

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 4, 2015

February 4, 2015

REBECCA HALE Reverb Editor Award-winning actress and State University of New York at Fredonia alumna, Sara Schoch, returned to her alma mater last weekend to conduct workshops with students through the Performing Arts Company. Schoch has been acting professionally for 15 years and coaching for 10. She holds a BFA......

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Vocal Point performs Spring Cabaret at Tim Hortons

Acclaimed violinist featured with College Symphony Orchestra Priday astonishes audience with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

Judy Kuhn visits Fredonia for masterclass Actress noted for performances on Broadway and in Disney’s ‘Pocahontas’

A conversation with John Mackey

‘Balm in Gilead’ challenges traditional narratives

New Masons wins Battle of the New Bands Group awarded free show at BJ’s

“Balm in Gilead” to open in Bartlett

Fredonia showcase 2015 features variety of student work

Saakumu Dance Troupe brings Ghanaian culture to Fredonia

Actress, coach and alum Sara Schoch visits for performance workshops