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The winds are back: Importance of live ensemble performances

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AUSTIN YOUNGS Special to The Leader As a musician who has been playing the bassoon for nine years, I’ve seen the importance of the wind band in American music education.  That importance remains the same here at the Fredonia School of Music. At Fredonia, there are several large wind band......
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[SATIRE] Not a single SUNY Fredonia a cappella group will let me into their group and here’s why

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JAY BYRONStaff Scallywag Okay, I’ll admit it. Acafest was really cool. Like, okay, sure, everyone did a good job. G Train? Can’t go wrong. However, I have some complaints. ‘Cause, like, not cool, guys. I auditioned for every single one of your little singy groups, and not a single one......
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Photo gallery: Devine Sound’s annual spring concert “The Revival”

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Photographs by Derek Raymond, Photo Editor. Divine Sound, a Fredonia gospel choir, held its annual spring concert on April 9. The name of the show, “The Revival,” was chosen based on the songs the group decided to perform: all of the songs told a story when put together. At this......
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Photo gallery: Rockin’ the Commons

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Photographs by Chris Sill. Every year, Fredonia Radio Systems hosts Rockin’ the Commons as a fundraiser for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The fundraiser featured live music, food, games, basket raffles and more. The event typically occurs in fall and takes place in Barker Commons, located in downtown Fredonia —......
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Hopping into spring with Fredonia’s Spring Formal

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TYLER LYBOLT Special to The Leader Many freshmen and sophomores studying at SUNY Fredonia missed their high school  junior and senior proms due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  The Residence Assistance Program (RAP) wanted to provide an experience for those who may have missed the opportunity to dress up for......
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Photo gallery: SUNY Fredonia Acafest 2022

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Photographs by Derek Raymond, The Leader’s photo editor. Hosted by a cappella group, Some Like it Hot, Acafest is an annual event where all 6 of Fredonia’s A Cappella groups will be performing under the same roof! Featuring the a cappella groups: Dynamic Intonation Much More Chill Premium Blend Some......
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Photo gallery: Acoustic Night by Hail Fredonia Records

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Photographs by Derek Raymond, The Leader’s photo editor. HAIL! Fredonia Records put on its first ever Acoustic Night! On March 31, Tim Hortons on SUNY Fredonia’s campus was filled with acoustic music featuring Dylan Murawaski, Hal and Pals, and Jacob King! Donations for the Institute for Autism Research were be......

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