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Musicians conduct impromptu jazz improv during “An Evening of Ella and Ellington”

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[metaslider id=3336] STAFF REPORT   With the exception of a few scattered seats, Harry A. King Concert Hall was packed last Saturday night for An Evening of Ella and Ellington, the first concert in the DFT Communication Pops Series, which featured the acclaimed Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. The night started off......
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Fredonia Radio Systems Rocks The Commons

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[metaslider id=3356] SCOTT DOWNEY Special to The Leader   It was a beautiful day in Barker Commons this past Sunday, where Fredonia Radio Systems (FRS) presented its 25th annual Rockin’ The Commons. The event ran from 11 a.m. until after 9 p.m. and all proceeds, which totaled over $4,500, benefited......
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Grammy winner as keynote speaker at music education summit

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[metaslider id=3227] HOLLY BURDICK Special to The Leader “I’m really excited about this,” Dr. Vernon Huff, a professor in the School of Music, stated, talking about the Music Education Summit that occurred last Saturday. The ultimate goal, or the the goal “in the lights,” was to invite students to experience......
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New music pianist captivates audience Ethos presents Brianna Matzke

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AMBER MATTICE Special to The Leader   On Sept. 18, student-run Ethos New Music Society presented the Stockhausen Response Project, a commissioning project compiled and performed by Brianna Matzke on piano. This project is particularly interesting because it combined two very different styles of music into one coherent and beautiful......
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An evening with Leung and De Cock Violinist and pianist provide a night of music

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RIANNA SEELIG Special to the Leader   This past Wednesday evening, Rosch Recital Hall was filled with a vast array of individuals eager to hear the critically-auded violinist and conductor David Leung and the awe-inspiring pianist Stijn De Cock. The two performed a total of four pieces: “12 Variations on......
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Classical music beyond the Classical Era National Classical Music Month celebrates all eras

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RIANNA SEELIG Special to The Leader September is National Classical Music Month. However, the celebration is not limited to music composed in the late 1700s and early 1800s — it’s open to all music from Medieval to Romantic and beyond. To celebrate, a handful of faculty members — and one......

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