Jessica Best: Tuning into the past
Reading Time: 4 minutesMusic has always been at the heart of Jessica Best's family — but it was the radio that pulled the strings, bringing it all together....
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Media Music Collective: A difference in a community
Reading Time: 3 minutesLast year, many clubs struggled with low numbers. But with the arrival of the new freshman class, Pops! Orchestra is getting a new start. ...
Celebs on campus: 10 icons who have visited Fredonia
Reading Time: 6 minutesDespite being a small school in a rural area, Fredonia has been visited by star athletes, iconic bands, entertainment personalities and more....
Roommates release song on Valentine’s Day in support of domestic violence survivors
Reading Time: 4 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI Life & Arts Editor Warning: This article contains mentions of domestic violence. Music is one of the best ways to let out emotions that are otherwise difficult to express. To that effect, two best friends and roommates, now creative partners, released their very first single “you should leave......
Lucas West takes center field with national anthem performance on the Bills’ biggest stage
Reading Time: 3 minutesGWENYTH KIRKWOOD Staff Writer Lucas West gets ready to perform the national anthem at the Bills game. Photo provided by Lucas West | Special to The Leader If you were to ask a Western New Yorker their dream in life, nine times out of 10, you will be met with......
Fredonia’s very own perfect pitches
Reading Time: 3 minutesRemember the competition in “Pitch Perfect”? Well, guess what? It’s real, and one of Fredonia’s very own acapella groups won....
Fredonia’s violinist David Rose performs from the heart
Reading Time: 3 minutesPhoto Via Fredonia.edu David Rose, an associate professor at SUNY Fredonia, brings his expertise to the Music Department. This expertise stems from many years of professional experience, along with a passion for teaching prior to coming to Fredonia. Before making his way to campus, Rose had quite the professional career.......
A Playlist for Every Mood: A lifetime of best friends
Reading Time: 4 minutesMARISSA BURR Special to The Leader It’s been a rough start to the year. It’s been a rough couple of weeks. It’s really been a rough few days. I won’t get into it — I’m not ready — but I’ve had to cut a bunch of songs out of my......
A Playlist for Every Mood: One Line Zingers
Reading Time: 3 minutesMARISSA BURROpinion Editor Graphic By JOHN LEAHY | Staff Artist I spend more than 40 hours a week surrounded by toddlers, and another 40 doing homework so I can finally earn my bachelor’s degree — I do not have the mental capacity to listen to songs all the way through.......
A guide to the Fredonia music scene
Reading Time: 3 minutesELENA FITZGERALD Staff Writer Magazine Beach performing at BJ’s bar in Fredonia. Photograph by Justin Hoock. Fredonia is home to a flourishing music scene, with both local and visiting bands bringing all kinds of live music to the campus and surrounding community. I myself have been an avid concert-goer my......