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Piorkowksi directs Los Angeles Guitar Quartet in Rosch

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCOURTNEE CESTA Assistant Reverb Editor In a refreshing change from the usual string recitals and vocal performances, Rosch Recital Hall hosted the Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet on Friday, April 4 — an ensemble referred to by The New York Times as “The world’s hottest classical ensemble or its tightest......
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Wild Wild Fest announces musical lineup

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Reading Time: 2 minutesPhoto courtesy of Matt Wisnewski. MAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor August marks the expansion of Silver Creek’s Wild Wild Fest from a one-day event to a two-day festival. The musical lineup was announced Monday and will feature Baby Gramps, Armcannon, Well Worn Boot and Smackdab amongst others. The expansion of the......
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WNYCO features a familiar face in an unfamiliar way

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Reading Time: 4 minutesCOURTNEE CESTA Special to The Leader and Assistant Reverb Editor SUNY Fredonia Professor Casey Gray teaches voice diction class in the School of Music, but is better known to many as a very active pianist — he accompanies dozens of students in the School of Music and was even featured......
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No day but today: the making of ‘RENT’

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Reading Time: 4 minutesCast members Steven Saelzler and Ilana Lieberman rehearse with the pit for the upcoming production of “RENT.” Photo courtesy of Melissa Rechin / Photo Editor. MAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor Tucked beneath the three story set of “RENT” will be a five piece rock band. While it will be located behind......
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Opera Scenes 2014 presents something old, something new

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Reading Time: 5 minutesSean Doyle, a theory professor and composer of “The Orphans in Autumn,” rehearses his original opera with cast members. Photo courtesy of Courtnee Cesta / Assistant Reverb Editor COURTNEE CESTA Assistant Reverb Editor SUNY Fredonia’s Student Opera Theatre Association will present its annual Opera Scenes production this weekend, featuring scenes......
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Mason Hall rundown Spring 2014

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Reading Time: 2 minutesCOURNTEE CESTA Assistant Reverb Editor Students in Mason Hall are being presented with some amazing opportunities this semester and are preparing an outstanding line-up for the spring. Check out what’s in store for Mason this semester! Western New York Chamber Orchestra performs world premiere of Mahler’s “Song of the Earth”......
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GRAMMY win brings Fredonia alumnus praise, swag and Twitter trends

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Reading Time: 5 minutesMAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor The cafeteria of Westfield Secondary School added a new addition to its decor Friday evening: a red carpet fit for a GRAMMY winner. Members of the Westfield community filled the quaint school’s cafeteria eager to greet Kent Knappenberger, recent winner of the first ever GRAMMY Music......
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‘Sound of Music’ telecast garners huge ratings and mixed reviews

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Reading Time: 5 minutesMAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor The hills are alive with … a former American Idol? As soon as the casting was announced for NBC’s live telecast of “The Sound of Music,” with former American Idol winner and country superstar Carrie Underwood in the leading role of Maria, fans of the beloved......
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‘A cap’ on improv: American Choral Directors Association features a capella workshop

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Reading Time: 2 minutesKRISTEN SHULTIS Special to The Leader The stage in Diers hosted some of the campus’ best a cappella groups during a workshop put on by the American Choral Directors Association and Dr.Huff. Featured groups included Premium Blend and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Both got their chance to show the audience their......
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