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Music

Life & Arts

Constellation Concert Series premieres to praise

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer Rosch Recital Hall has begun the annual Constellation Concert Series during which students and community members alike could enjoy Fredonia’s own performing special classical pieces. With instruments ranging from the piano to the bowed vibraphone, the performances showcased the range of skill these students possess. It......
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A classical tale with a musical twist: Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ adapted as opera

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Reading Time: 2 minutesLERON WELLINGTON Staff Writer There is nothing better than a revamped classic. A story that is beloved for many reasons, Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” comes to Fredonia in a contemporary opera adaptation. The novel, which was originally published in 1868, has been transformed into a two-act opera by American......
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Local music lock-in showcases student talent

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer Students from Fredonia made the decision to create a collaboration of music and creativity by having a local music lock-in on Saturday, Dec. 3. Eann Robinson, a senior music business major, with his friend Kiman Baldon or “DJ360,” a senior audio production major, hosted the event......
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Total Yuppies and Passed Out close the semester at BJ’s

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=7900] KRIS HARRIS Staff Writer As the end of the fall semester comes upon us, it’s completely understandable to try to blow off some steam before the responsibilities of finals set in. Some turn to quiet ventures such as a movie or reading book, while some prefer jamming out......
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‘Arctic Song’ debuts in the U.S.: Musical written by former Moody Blues player

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAMBER MATTICE Reverb Editor After approximately 20 years of writing and planning, musician and former member of both the Moody Blues and Wings Denny Laine’s musical “Arctic Song” had its U.S. debut here on Fredonia’s campus. The musical touches on issues of climate change through a fantastic story about an......
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Ring Road Singers mark first performance with new name

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Managing Editor On Nov. 14, the Ring Road Singers, formerly known as Whitachoir, performed their first fall concert after their recent rebranding. Dave Waterland, the group’s music director, explained the idea behind their group’s decision to rebrand themselves. “When you base your group’s name off one composer, it......
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Rhythm and Brews pairs unexpected genres with acoustic performances

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Reading Time: 2 minutesBETHANY CLANCY Staff Writer Saturday afternoon, Music Industry Club teamed up with Sound Services to put on Rhythm and Brews, a monthly event where three acts offer acoustic performances at The Spot in Tim Hortons. Julia Mason, a sophomore music industry major, booked JoyBox, Cheyenne Bruyere and Sleepfirst, who came......
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Chamber Singers Alumni Concert reunites singers across generations

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Reading Time: 3 minutes      BETHANY CLANCY Staff Writer On Sunday afternoon in Rosch Recital Hall, many gathered for the two and a half hour performance of the Fredonia Chamber Singers Alumni Concert. “This is really weird. I have no idea what is going to come out vocal wise, but I hope......
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Moody Blues singer’s musical to make US debut on campus

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Reading Time: 2 minutes  MIRANDA OLSON Special to The Leader Step right up, and get your tickets! Brought to you by the Music Industry Program and HAIL! Fredonia Records, “Arctic Song,” a musical by Grammy-winning artist Denny Laine, is premiering in the U.S. for the first time and is coming to campus. If......
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The pictures that music paints: Lecture demonstration looks at music of Jimi Hendrix

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Reading Time: 3 minutes    [metaslider id=7742] AMBER MATTICE Reverb Editor The guitar is an instrument that has evolved over time with the styles that have emerged. Some artists have even taken it upon themselves to alter how the guitar is played and revolutionized their era of music. Jimi Hendrix is one of......
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