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Fredonia School of Music and Hillman Opera present ‘Don Giovanni’

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GIOVANINA VANCHERI Special to The Leader   Fredonia’s School of Music and The Hillman Opera are collaborating to put on a production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” “Don Giovanni” is an opera based on the legend of Don Juan. It tells the classic story of a young nobleman who is sexually......
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Remembering Bernard Woma

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ERIKETA COST Staff Writer   Fredonia’s own Ghanaian xylophone player, performer and mentor recently passed away on April 27 after battling cancer. A memorial service will be held for Bernard Woma Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. in Mason Hall. It will begin with prayers and an unveiling of the......
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Fredonia Radio Systems rocks the Commons

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GIOVANINA VANCHERI Special to The Leader   It was music that helped warm downtown Fredonia on the chilly first day of fall. Fredonia students, community members and musicians came together to listen to music, play games and enjoy barbecue at Rockin’ the Commons last Saturday. The annual event, hosted by......
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Making a difference through music: ‘It’s On Us’ concert brings awareness to sexual violence

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ERIKETA COST Special to The Leader   Bringing the community together with music is one way to start a conversation about sexual assault. Fredonia’s musical fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha, and STEPs (Students Teaching Equals Positive Sexuality) held their “It’s On Us” concert last Friday. A capella groups, jazz groups and......
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‘He was one of the greatest musicians who had a lot of love for his craft of drumming’ : In memory of Bernard Woma

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ELYSE GRIECO Assistant Life & Arts Editor   On April 27, 2018, the Fredonia community lost a teacher, friend and amazingly talented musician. Bernard Woma was only 51 years old when he lost his battle to cancer. Woma hailed from Hiineteng, a village located in Northwestern Ghana. By the age......
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‘[Soulstice Jam is] a great way for students to promote their music on campus’

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ERIKETA COST Special to the Leader   The first Saturday that finally flirted with 50 degrees fell on the same day as Fredonia Music Industry Club’s “Soulstice Jam” event. Sunshine, soulful music and sweet-tooth satisfiers all filled Dod’s Grove this past Saturday. The music and art festival, formerly known as......

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