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Faye Elaine Best started school at SUNY Oswego at age 42, and continues to inspire and teach music at 83 years young.

From non-traditional student to fulfilled alumna, still teaching music at 83

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At the age of 42, Faye Elaine Best made the decision to go to college at SUNY Oswego. With unwavering determination to push her forward, the 1989 graduate pursued a music degree in hopes to make her dreams come true.Now,...
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World-renowned trombonist, bandleader and educator Michael Davis will return to SUNY Oswego on May 6 and 7 to share his talents with the campus and community in two concerts and a jazz clinic.

‘World-class trombonist’ Michael Davis to play two shows at SUNY Oswego

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World-renowned trombonist, bandleader and educator Michael Davis will return to SUNY Oswego on May 6 and 7 to share his talents with the campus and community in two concerts and a jazz clinic.
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Cast members working on the upcoming SUNY Oswego production of "All Shook Up" include, from left, Chelli Lopez, Alexandra Hallam, Ariana Palmer and Faith Wilk

‘All Shook Up’ spring musical ready to rock

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SUNY Oswego’s spring musical “All Shook Up” will open on April 16, running two weekends and showcasing the hard work of student actors, singers, dancers and designers.
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SUNY Oswego students recording Buffalo GirlChoir at St. Mary's Church in Oswego

Audio students record album for visiting Buffalo GirlChoir

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SUNY Oswego audio recording and production students recently had the opportunity for hands-on experience on campus and in the community recording an album for the visiting Buffalo GirlChoir.
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Robert Auler stands at a piano

Focus on Faculty series to feature Robert Auler piano concert Feb. 11

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The SUNY Oswego Music Department continues its Focus on Faculty concert series with a piano recital by Robert Auler on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hewitt Union Ballroom.
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Tim Herron with the signature-covered guitar of the Oswego Guitar Project in a Tyler Hall studio

SUNY Oswego alumnus, instructor Tim Herron writes Acoustic Guitar Project tune for faculty mentor

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Not only has renowned musician and educator Tim Herron returned to teach guitar at his alma mater of SUNY Oswego, but he recently contributed a tune to Central New York’s Acoustic Guitar Project that was dedicated to a faculty mentor,...
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Mario Pietra, a new faculty member in SUNY Oswego’s Music Department, and his TRIO 315 will perform the first concert in the renovated Hewitt Hall ballroom on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

New faculty member’s trio to play first concert in renovated Hewitt ballroom

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Mario Pietra, a new faculty member in SUNY Oswego’s Music Department, and his TRIO 315 will perform the first concert in the renovated Hewitt Hall ballroom on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
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Performers in circus attire pose in a production image for Tuck Everlasting

Musical theatre production ‘Tuck Everlasting’ ponders immortality

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For SUNY Oswego theatre professor and director Jonel Langenfeld-Rial, “Tuck Everlasting” –- opening April 23 in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre -- is more than a musical: It’s a mirror held up to humanity’s deepest questions.
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The Fire Within consist of, from left, David Alexander, music faculty member Juliet Forshaw and Michael Judge, shown performing live.

The Fire Within to present Focus on Faculty show March 2

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The Fire Within, led by associate professor and chair of music Juliet Forshaw, will start the spring semester's Focus on Faculty series with a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Finger Lakes Trio plays classical music

Finger Lakes Trio to perform Feb. 26

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The Finger Lakes Trio -- SUNY Oswego music faculty member Robert Auler joined by violinist Sonya Williams and cellist Heidi Hoffman -- will perform in the next installment of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-nekt' Chamber Music Series, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday,...
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Endless Field perform in Slot Canyon.

Drawing on nature's inspiration, Endless Deep duo to perform Dec. 4

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The Endless Deep duo will perform 2024's last show in SUNY Oswego's Ke-nekt' Chamber Music Series at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Emerging producer, songwriter and composer Suzi Analogue will bring electronic music and more in the next installment of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.

Ke-nekt' series to host emerging producer/songwriter/composer Suzi Analogue

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Emerging producer, songwriter and composer Suzi Analogue will bring electronic music and more in the next installment of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Tenor Oliver Lo

Sept. 18 Oliver Lo performance to open season for SUNY Oswego Ke-Nekt series

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Tenor Oliver Lo will kick off SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series for the season with a performance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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The Fire Within consist of, from left, David Alexander, music faculty member Juliet Forshaw and Michael Judge, shown performing live.

Music faculty member’s trio releases new album

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Juliet Forshaw of SUNY Oswego’s music faculty keeps her creative spirit burning, as shown by her new release with the trio The Fire Within.
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Renowned trumpet master Clay Jenkins will wrap up SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt’ Chamber Music Series season at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom

Trumpeter Clay Jenkins to wrap SUNY Oswego Ke-Nekt’ season

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Renowned trumpet master Clay Jenkins will wrap up SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt’ Chamber Music Series season at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom, which will include a collaboration with the Oswego Jazz Project.
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Orchestra performs at previous Collage concert

Juan La Manna’s final SUNY Oswego recital to feature around 75 alumni performing

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For his final recital as a SUNY Oswego music faculty member, Juan La Manna will lead a free College-Community Orchestra and Alumni Concert –- with around 75 alumni expected to perform –- at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, in...
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A tour behind the scenes of the university's musical production of "The Addams Family" is one of a number of new features in this year's Quest focusing on the creative arts.

Quest to offer new activities showcasing creative arts

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SUNY Oswego’s annual celebration of scholarly and creative activities, Quest, will showcase some new features showcasing student creativity in areas including music, poetry and art, filmmaking, theatre and more on April 17.
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Music faculty member Paul Leary has released an EP of original electronic music titled “Artificially Intelligent"

Music faculty member releases collection of electronic songs

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SUNY Oswego professor and chair of music Paul Leary has released an extended play (EP) of original electronic music. Titled “Artificially Intelligent,” it focuses on the consequences of human actions that may be discovered long down the road.
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Juliet Forshaw and Michael Judge of Avalon

'Kaleidoscope' is theme of April 14 Focus on Faculty concert

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The varied talents of faculty in SUNY Oswego's Music Department will power "Kaleidoscope," the next Focus on Faculty recital at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Violinist Rudolf Haken will perform a program ranging from Metallica to Sergei Prokofiev to a faculty member’s original composition during a wide ranging performance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at SUNY Oswego

Rudolf Haken to perform eclectic, electric strings mix from classical to metal

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Renowned and innovative electric six-string violinist Rudolf Haken will perform a program ranging from Metallica to Sergei Prokofiev to a faculty member’s original composition during a wide-ranging performance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at SUNY Oswego.
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Trevor Jorgensen plays saxophone

Focus on Faculty to feature saxophone quartet on March 24

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The brassy sounds of the Bacchus Saxophone Quartet will fill the Sheldon Hall ballroom for the next Focus on Faculty concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 24.
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SUNY Oswego’s Music Department will offer a fast-moving fundraising show featuring a variety of ensembles and genres with its annual “Collage” concert, starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre.

‘Collage’ concert to offer fast-moving musical fundraiser

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SUNY Oswego’s Music Department will offer a fast-moving fundraising show with its annual “Collage” concert, starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre.
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SUNY Oswego music faculty members (from left) Robert Auler, Trevor Jorgensen and Amanda Li will perform a Focus on Faculty recital

Focus on Faculty concert to feature trio on March 3

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SUNY Oswego music faculty members Robert Auler, Trevor Jorgensen and Amanda Li will perform a joint Focus on Faculty recital at 3 p.m. on Sunday March 3 in Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Marcus Simmons -- a conductor, voice teacher, worship coach and Emmy Award-winner -- will perform a recital featuring a historic overview of African-American songs from the field to the concert stage at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in 11 Tyler Hall

Bass-baritone Marcus Simmons to perform Feb. 21

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Marcus Simmons -- a conductor, voice teacher, worship coach and Emmy Award-winner -- will perform a recital featuring a historic overview of African-American songs from the field to the concert stage at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in 11...
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Accomplished performer and teacher Mark Kellogg

Mark Kellogg Quintet to perform Nov. 8

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The Mark Kellogg Quintet will perform a wide-ranging set at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, as part of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series.
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Julie Pretzat directing the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble

‘American Tapestry’ concert represents swan song for longtime music educator, SUNY Oswego leader

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Longtime SUNY Oswego music faculty member Julie Pretzat will lead the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble in a wide-ranging choral concert titled “An American Tapestry” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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DJ/producer/YouTuber Underbelly

DJ/producer/YouTuber Underbelly to perform at SUNY Oswego on Sept. 27

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Electronic music producer, DJ, pianist and YouTuber Underbelly will kick off SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt season with a free performance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Room 11 of Tyler Hall, as well as via livestream.
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DuPont Brass

D.C. brass ensemble to bring 'eclectic soul' to Waterman Theatre

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DuPont Brass, a group of college musicians turned nine-piece brass ensemble, will bring their unique sound to Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre at 7 p.m. on Sept. 15.
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Saxophonist Alexa Tarantino

Saxophonist Alexa Tarantino to wrap Ke-Nekt season on May 3

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Award-winning jazz saxophonist Alexa Tarantino will wrap the season of SUNY Oswego's Ke-Nekt Music Series with a performance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Dan Wood, Eric Schmitz and Rob Auler in a recording studio

Work of music faculty featured on new record

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SUNY Oswego professor Eric Schmitz composed a CD with his brother and father, titled “ACE Composers Ⅱ,” which also features work fellow music faculty members Rob Auler and Daniel Wood.
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The Symphoria wind session performs

Symphoria Woodwind Quintet to perform April 12

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The Symphoria Woodwind Quintet will perform a concert of classic music as the next installment in the Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Saakumu Dance Troupe performing

Award-winning Saakumu Dance Troupe from Ghana to perform March 8

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The award-winning Saakumu Dance Troupe from Ghana will share a repertoire reflecting traditional and contemporary cultures at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, in SUNY Oswego’s Waterman Theatre.
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Orchestra performs at previous Collage concert

‘Collage’ fundraising concert to return for first time in three years

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The last time SUNY Oswego’s Music Department presented “Collage,” its annual fundraising concert, was March 2020 – just before the pandemic changed everything. But the popular music highlight makes its comeback with a free performance at 7:30 p.m. on Friday,...
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Larry Watson, a 1974 SUNY Oswego graduate and renowned performer, will present an admission-free evening of emotional music, exploration and recollections in concert

Accomplished SUNY Oswego alum Larry Watson to perform ‘American Fruit With African Roots’

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Larry Watson, a 1974 SUNY Oswego graduate and renowned performer, will present an admission-free evening of emotional music, exploration and recollections at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre and via livestream.
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Refugees from World War II at a one-of-kind refugee center included the pictured child and woman in an image courtesy of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Lost – then found – operetta 'The Golden Cage' details Oswego’s one-of-a-kind refugee center

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The operetta “The Golden Cage” –- first staged in 1945 at a one-of-a-kind refugee shelter and only recently rediscovered –- will showcase Oswego’s singular historic role when the Oswego Opera Theater stages it at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 and...
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SUNY Oswego student dancers take part in video segments that will be projected during "Weight of Water," a multimedia dance presentation coming to SUNY Oswego's Waterman Theatre

Multimedia dance project 'Weight of Water' to flow on Oct. 21

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The multimedia dance project “Weight of Water” will explore ways local bodies of water impact community members during a free performance starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre.
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Tamar Greene is a 2009 SUNY Oswego alumnus and stars as George Washington in Hamilton on Broadway

Broadway star, SUNY Oswego alumnus Tamar Greene to perform Nov. 28

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Tamar Greene, a 2009 SUNY Oswego alumnus who appears on Broadway as George Washington in the mega-hit musical “Hamilton,” will return for a concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre.
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Composer Sean O’Loughlin

Ke-Nekt’ series to open with world premiere of 'Pointillism for Piano Trio'

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The Finger Lakes Trio will premiere composer Sean O’Loughlin’s “Pointillism for Piano Trio” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at SUNY Oswego’s Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Terell Stafford plays a trumpet in concert

Trumpeter Terell Stafford to wrap Oswego’s Ke-Nekt season

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The acclaimed jazz trumpeter Terell Stafford and the Oswego Jazz Project will perform at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom to wrap up this season of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series.
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Mutlimedia performer Anna Oxygen works with eye tracking software in building a 3D creation

Anna Oxygen to present multimedia, multisensory performance April 13

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Visiting artist Anna Oxygen will collaborate with SUNY Oswego music faculty member Paul Leary for a multimedia and multisensory performance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Electronic music group Ensemble Decipher performing

Ensemble Decipher to present new student and faculty compositions on Nov. 11

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The collaboration of SUNY Oswego faculty member Paul Leary and three Oswego students with experimental music group Ensemble Decipher will result in the debut of their new compositions in an admission-free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in Room...
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Nick Ziobro and Julia Goodwin performing favorite traditional American songs

'Nick and Julia: The Start of Something Big' features American favorites

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SUNY Oswego's first Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series concert of the season will feature two rising stars as "Nick and Julia: The Start of Something Big" offers favorites from the Great American Songbook at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.13 in the Sheldon...
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Collaboration produces sweet music for college choirs

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Collaboration between the college’s music and communication studies departments meant that the show could go on, as the Men’s Choir and Women’s Choir lifted their voices for a live concert and documentary now available for viewing.
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Sonya Williams, assistant concertmaster of Symphoria, is part of the Salt City String Quartet performing in the Ke-nekt' Chamber Music Series

Salt City String Quartet to wrap Ke-nekt' season on April 28

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Top musicians from Central New York's Symphoria Orchestra will wrap SUNY Oswego’s Ke-nekt’ Chamber Music Series when the Salt City String Quartet plays a free virtual concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28.
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Andrea Cheeseman will present a unique pairing of clarinet compositions with electronics in a free live virtual concert

Free virtual concert to intertwine music of clarinet, electronics

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Andrea Cheeseman will present a unique pairing of clarinet compositions with electronics in a free live virtual concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, as part of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-nekt’ Chamber Music Series.
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Acclaimed trombonist Melissa Gardner

Oswego Jazz Project, CNY Jazz Central to collaborate for March 12 virtual concert

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The Oswego Jazz Project will join CNY Jazz Central artists to perform original compositions and jazz standards in a free virtual concert for SUNY Oswego at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 12.
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Virtual Choir returns with message of peace

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SUNY Oswego choir students continue to make music through their Virtual Choir directed by Mihoko Tsutsumi, this time with "Let There Be Peace On Earth."
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Tamar Greene, a SUNY Oswego alumnus who is part of the Hamilton cast on Broadway

'Hamilton' Broadway performer, Oswego alum to perform Dec. 2

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Artswego and the Ke-nekt' Chamber Music Series will present SUNY Oswego alumnus and Broadway performer Tamar Greene, in a special live virtual concert titled “What is a Legacy” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2.
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Paul Leary is an acclaimed composer of classical as well as electronic music

Music faculty member to perform in Nov. 6 virtual music festival

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Paul Leary of Oswego’s music faculty will livestream a performance as part of Electroacoustic Barn Dance, a virtual music festival on Friday, Nov. 6.
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Virtual Choir hits right notes through planning, skills

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The SUNY Oswego Virtual Choir’s performance of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” hit a positive chord in earning thousands of plays online when it was released last week. But how did it come together?
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Finger Lakes Trio plays classical music

Finger Lakes Trio to perform classical virtual concert Nov. 4

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The Finger Lakes Trio will perform a range of classical music in a free live virtual concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, as part of the Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series.
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Notes from Home: Senior Nicky Radford #OzGrad2020

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Senior music major Nicky Radford, who has a new recording out, has been a valuable member of Oswego’s vibrant musical family and a leader for campus inclusion.
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Notes From Home: Interview with a professor -- Paul Leary

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Music faculty member Paul Leary discusses how he stays in tune with his students and creativity. Close connections and technology keep them in #TogetherOz harmony.
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Juliet Forshaw and Michael Judge of Avalon

Music faculty member’s band Avalon produces new record

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The group Avalon -- consisting of SUNY Oswego music faculty member Juliet Forshaw and Michael Judge -- has a new album that dovetails with their mission of building community.
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Finger Lakes Trio plays classical music

Finger Lakes Trio to perform classical set March 11

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The Finger Lakes Trio will perform a range of classical music at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom as part of the Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series.
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Orchestra performs at previous Collage concert

‘Collage’ concert March 6 to support SUNY Oswego music scholarships

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SUNY Oswego’s annual “Collage” concert, supporting music department scholarships, will feature a range of student and faculty performers starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre.
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Tenor Hugo Vera

Tenor Hugo Vera to continue college’s Ke-Nekt series on Feb. 7

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Hugo Vera, an in-demand tenor on the Metropolitan Opera roster, will perform a program titled “What About Love?” at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, in SUNY Oswego’s Sheldon Hall ballroom, as part of the college’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series.
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Pianist and senior music major Chris Spinelli, who was recruited by many schools for his top-tier talent, chose SUNY Oswego for its opportunities and because of an immediate connection with a faculty member.

Video Spotlight: Chris Spinelli

College, community musical groups perform in previous holiday concert

Music department, community groups to offer Dec. 3 holiday concert

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Performers from the campus and community will come together for the SUNY Oswego music department’s annual holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 103 W. 7th St. in Oswego.
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Scene from wrapping up filming Oswego Holiday Television Special

Dec. 5 viewing party to unveil ‘SUNY Oswego Holiday Television Special’

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Months of work by dozens of SUNY Oswego students to create a holiday TV special will be unveiled at a special viewing party at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Marano Campus Center auditorium.
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Robert Auler stands at a piano

Pianist Robert Auler to perform classical concert Nov. 24

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International-award-winning pianist Robert Auler, professor and chair of music at SUNY Oswego, will present a Focus on Faculty concert of classical works at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, in the college’s Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Michael James Olson will present an eclectic, inventive program blending electronic music with live instruments

Nov. 6 Ke-Nekt concert to feature musician's eclectic, electronic influences

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Michael James Olson will present an eclectic, inventive program blending electronic music with live instruments in the next installment of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Pianist and composer David Cook

Accomplished pianist, composer to open Ke-Nekt season

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David Cook, an accomplished pianist, composer and musical director, will open the season for SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series by teaming up with the college’s Oswego Jazz Project (OJP) for a 7:30 p.m. concert Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the...
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Damian Schofield directs SUNY Oswego's graduate human-computer interaction program

2 faculty honored for scholarly and creative activity

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Damian Schofield, director of SUNY Oswego's graduate program in human-computer interaction (HCI), has earned the 2019 President's Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity at the college, while composer Paul Leary of the music department received the Provost's Award for Scholarly...
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Amy Bartell speaks Grand Challenges project

Summer art, poetry exhibition to focus on shared responsibility for Lake Ontario

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SUNY Oswego students -- about 60 of them -- from art, creative writing and music have created works for an Oswego State Downtown exhibition this summer that speaks to everyone's responsibility to steward the vast but threatened asset that is...
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Oswego Festival Chorus performs in St. Mary's Church

Oswego Festival Chorus to offer free performance of Mozart's 'Requiem'

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SUNY Oswego and community choral singers will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Requiem” in a free concert, open to the public at Saturday's spring appearance of the Oswego Festival Chorus.
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Musical trio performs in concert

Focus on Faculty concert to feature Avalon duo plus alumnus

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Juliet Forshaw, a member of the SUNY Oswego music faculty, will appear in concert Sunday, April 14, with duo partner Michael Judge and bassist and 2012 Oswego alumnus Taylor Ricks to perform "Living on Faith" and other original songs of...
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Music faculty member Paul Leary with instrument that combines flute with bicycle wheels

Recital to feature electronic music, guests, inventions

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SUNY Oswego faculty member Paul Leary, who specializes in music technology, composition and flute, will offer a recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, in Tyler Hall's Room 11, featuring two students, his wife, one or more of his electronic...
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Masayo Ishigure plays a traditional Japanese horizontal harp or zither known as the koto

Koto virtuoso Masayo Ishigure to perform March 27

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A master of the traditional Japanese horizontal harp or zither, the koto, Masayo Ishigure will bring to SUNY Oswego the talent that led to her playing on a Grammy Award-winning soundtrack by famed composer John Williams.
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Trevor Jorgensen plays saxophone

Bacchus Saxophone Quartet to offer wide-ranging performance

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The SUNY Oswego music department will present the Bacchus Saxophone Quartet -- performing a wide variety of styles appropriate for all ages and musical tastes -- at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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JR Fralick will perform Russian arias, discuss musical history

Tenor to perform Russian arias, trace history in Ke-Nekt recital

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JR Fralick, a "vocally suave" and multifaceted solo tenor, will conduct a recital of powerful 19th century Russian arias at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in SUNY Oswego's Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Paul Leary plays flute which becomes modified via computer

Composer to premiere his multimedia tribute to space missions

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*UPDATE (Jan. 19): Due to forecast winter storm, this performance has been postponed to a future date.* SUNY Oswego music faculty member Paul Leary has been finishing a composition that meshes music and science, computer programming and artistic skills --...
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Festival Chorus performs at St. Mary's church

Festival Chorus holiday concert to feature college, high school choirs

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Choral singers from SUNY Oswego and area high schools will offer Mendelssohn's "Magnificat" and other holiday music in a free Oswego Festival Chorus Holiday Concert.
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Dick Oatts playing the saxophone

Celebrated jazz saxophonist Dick Oatts to join faculty combo for Ke-Nekt concert

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Renowned alto saxophonist Dick Oatts will join the Oswego Jazz Project at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in SUNY Oswego's Sheldon Hall ballroom concert for the Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series.
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Robert Auler at piano

Pianist, professor Robert Auler to perform favorites in Oct. 21 concert

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International concert pianist and SUNY Oswego music professor Robert Auler will present a concert of favorite works at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Danny Ziemann on bass

Sept. 23 concert marks bassist's return to Oswego Jazz Project

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The Oswego Jazz Project, a combo of four professional musicians on SUNY Oswego's music faculty, will mark the return of accomplished bassist Danny Ziemann in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, in Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Ampalavanar Nanthakumar of the mathematics department is a renowned scholar and valuable teacher

Mathematician, musician honored for scholarly and creative activity

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SUNY Oswego professors Ampalavanar Nanthakumar of the mathematics department and Eric Schmitz of music have earned the 2018 President's Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity.
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Dr. Hilary McManus in Antarctica for research

Alumna to discuss scientific journey to Antarctica

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SUNY Oswego alumna Dr. Hilary McManus will return to campus to discuss her role in a global initiative for women in science and her February journey to Antarctica at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, April 26.
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Corruption depicted in rehearsal image

Comic musical 'Urinetown' satirizes corrupt politicians, greed

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SUNY Oswego’s presentation of “Urinetown: The Musical” offers a satirical view on what many communities experience: official corruption, corporate greed and an ecological crisis.
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Ballet dancers rehearse

Ballet students to join College-Community Orchestra members in concert

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Members of SUNY Oswego's College-Community Orchestra will perform pieces by Bach, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Mozart in a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, in Sheldon Hall ballroom, joined by students from the college's "Intermediate Ballet Technique" class and...
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Canfield twins and a piano

Canfield twins to perform faculty concert

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SUNY Oswego music faculty members, alumnae and twins Evangeline and Elizabeth Canfield will perform four-hand piano duets in a Focus on Faculty concert at 7:30 p.m. April 20 in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Oswego Jazz Project playing in downtown Oswego

Oswego Jazz Project, guest trumpeter to perform

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"An Afternoon with the Oswego Jazz Project" will feature the SUNY Oswego faculty combo with special guest trumpeter Tom Manuel at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8, in Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Mustumi Tsuuzaki holding xylophone mallets

Xylophonist to bring passion, legendary instrument to concert

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The talents of a world-class musician will come together with a storied musical instrument when Mutsumi Tsuuzaki performs a concert titled "Recalling Xylophone Days: The Return of a Legendary Xylophone" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in SUNY Oswego's Sheldon...
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Christopher Spinelli, a very talented student pianist

Student pianist to perform with career musicians for 'Pocket Concertos'

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SUNY Oswego second-year music major Christopher Spinelli, who has been playing piano since age 3, will demonstrate his skills among professional musicians for "Pocket Concertos," a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Faculty-student collaborations make projects, dreams come to life

Campus grant helps launch student's jazz album

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SUNY Oswego senior music major Jacob Saeva plans to ride a college grant all the way to "Boston and Back," the title of an in-production album of music Saeva has worked hard to create this spring.
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Music students warm up for upcoming scholarship concert

'Collage' concert to offer variety, support scholarships

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SUNY Oswego faculty and student musicians will raise scholarship funds during the eclectic and fast-moving annual "Collage" concert, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre.
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Trevor Jorgensen plays saxophone

'Rhythmically exciting' offerings to enliven 'Timepieces' recital Feb. 25

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Accomplished concert instrumentalists Trevor Jorgensen on saxophone, oboe and clarinet and accompanist Robert Auler on piano will present a Focus on Faculty recital titled "Timepieces" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, in SUNY Oswego's Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Members of New York Polyphony vocal quartet

Acclaimed vocalists New York Polyphony to blend ancient, modern in concert

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Twice Grammy-nominated in classical music categories and hailed for "superb musicianship and vocal allure," chamber ensemble New York Polyphony will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church as part of...
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Scott Joplin at the piano

Black History Month Recital set for Feb. 11

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SUNY Oswego's music department will celebrate the works of black composers at its Black History Month Recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, in Room 50 of Tyler Hall.
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Ballet dancers rehearse

'Sleeping Beauty Waltz' to feature dancers, orchestra from college, community

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The College Community Orchestra, under the direction of SUNY Oswego music professor Dr. Juan F. La Manna, and dancers from the community and college will perform Tchaikovsky's famous "Sleeping Beauty Waltz" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in Tyler Hall's...
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Acclaimed jazz drummer Matt Wilson to lead quartet concert

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Globally accomplished jazz drummer Matt Wilson will bring his Matt Wilson Quartet to SUNY Oswego for a Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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Robert Auler at piano

Pianist Robert Auler to celebrate Chopin in concert

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SUNY Oswego music professor and concert pianist Robert Auler will headline a recital titled "Chopin Celebration" for the Focus on Faculty Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in Sheldon Hall ballroom.
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'Wizard of Oz' theme to evoke college experience, Tyler Hall homecoming

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To celebrate the grand reopening of renovated Tyler Hall and Waterman Theatre, the SUNY Oswego theater and music departments will stage a contemporary twist on the classic musical “The Wizard of Oz,” swapping out the yellow brick road for train...
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Composer, musicians to honor jazz educator in Oct. 19 concert

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SUNY Oswego faculty member, composer and percussionist Eric Schmitz and five colleagues will honor the jazz and music education legacy of the late Fred Sturm in a “Suite for Fred” performance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Sheldon Hall...
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Rejuvenated Tyler Hall spotlights new arts environment

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A new era in the fine and performing arts at the college will begin unfolding Monday when students enter the new main entrances of Tyler Hall to find bright, modern, flexible, accessible and technologically sophisticated spaces, from the lobby to...
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Music professor, Robert Auler

Two at SUNY Oswego win awards for scholarship, creativity

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Ashraf Attia of SUNY Oswego’s School of Business faculty, who studies cross-cultural and e-commerce marketing and many topics in sales and service, and music faculty member Robert Auler, who has performed globally and worked locally to raise the profile of...
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Oswego faculty member's new chamber CD represents family album

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A new CD features the music of a family of composers: SUNY Oswego music faculty member Eric Schmitz, his father and his brother.Ravello Records recently published “ACE Composers: 21st Century Chamber Music by Alan, Christopher & Eric Schmitz,” a collection linked by...
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Robert Auler at piano

Pianist Robert Auler to offer 'Outtakes' of classical, jazz icons Nov. 15

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International concert pianist and SUNY Oswego music faculty member Robert Auler will pay tribute to classical and jazz greats in a recital titled “Outtakes” at 3 p.m. Sunday Nov. 15 in Sheldon Hall ballroom.The Focus on Faculty Series performance will...
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Sheldon statue

Oswego Jazz Project to welcome guest bassist for Oct. 4 concert

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Guest bassist Dave Welsch will join Oswego Jazz Project at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in Sheldon Hall ballroom for the season’s second SUNY Oswego Focus on Faculty concert.Welsch has played with Oswego Jazz Project in the past, as well...
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Oswego faculty bassist scores new multimedia publication

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When SUNY Oswego bassist and bass instructor Danny Ziemann could not find the right text to help teach jazz bass lines, he decided to write one—“The Low Down: A Guide to Creating Supportive Jazz Bass Lines”—and include audio files supporting...
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College launches Oswego Youth Conservatory for choral training

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SUNY Oswego has begun assembling the first class for the new Oswego Youth Conservatory, reaching out to area schools by offering extracurricular training in choral singing to middle school, high school and home-schooled students ages 12 to 18.Thanks to a...
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Danny Ziemann on bass

Bass talent recognized

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Danny Ziemann, the double bass instructor in SUNY Oswego’s music department, won second prize in the jazz division of the International Society of Bassists double bass performance competition, held in June in conjunction with the bassists’ biennial convention at Colorado...
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Sheldon Hall facade

Faculty recital on May 3 to feature violin, piano sonata duos

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OSWEGO—Violinist Jon Shallit and pianist Howard Spindler will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, in SUNY Oswego’s Sheldon Hall ballroom in a recital titled “The Evolution of the Violin and Piano Duo Sonata from the Early Classical Period to...
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Cross-campus creativity inspires app for multimedia magazine

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SUNY Oswego students blending creative writing, illustration, filmmaking, music, design and computer skills have teamed the last two semesters to launch Exist, a multimedia magazine app inspired by the college’s Graphic Flash fiction-and-artwork exhibitions.With the assistance of nearly $10,000 from...
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Pianist Juan La Manna to perform free campus concert March 8

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Pianist Juan La Manna, professor of music at SUNY Oswego, will offer a free music recital featuring works of Brahms, Mozart and more at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, in Sheldon Hall ballroom on campus.La Manna will play “3 Intermezzi,...
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Robert Auler at piano

SUNY Oswego violinist, pianist to offer Feb. 22 concert of diverse styles

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Violinist Ahreum Kim, new last fall as a member of the SUNY Oswego music faculty, will make her campus concert debut in collaboration with colleague and pianist Robert Auler at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in Sheldon Hall ballroom as...
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