Walk in Peace: A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month

January 29, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The Fresno State Choirs, directed by Dr. Cari Earnhart, and the Fresno City College Choirs, directed by Julie Dana, will come together for an emotional evening of music and readings celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month.

‘Carmina Burana’ featured in Music Department’s spring 2020 lineup

January 22, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

An eruption of the senses in a journey through life’s indulgences, Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” is among the most popular pieces for classical music concertgoers.

Fresno State choirs present ‘Home for the Holidays’ concert

November 27, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Jumpstart your holiday season with classics such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Carol of the Bells,” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” with the Fresno State choirs at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 in the Fresno State Concert Hall.

Canceled – Faculty Gala performance of ‘Carmina Burana’ to raise funds for scholarships

October 23, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

An eruption of the senses in a journey through life’s indulgences, Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” is among the most popular pieces for classical music concert-goers. The opening, ‘O Fortuna, is immediately recognizable as the backdrop to many scenes in movies, television and commercials invoking drama unparalleled by other musical numbers.

Fresno State choral groups hold concert ahead of tour

March 19, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

The concert marks the beginning of the Chamber Singers and Concert Choir Spring Choir Tour and will include be something for everyone with music by Poulenc, Palestrina, Whitacre, Forrest, Kverno and more.

Black History Month choral concert to honor MLK

February 7, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

“Walk in Peace: A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Fresno City College Old Administration Building Auditorium.

Community invited to celebrate the season at the Holiday Choral Concert

December 4, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

The public is invited to the Fresno State Holiday Choral Concert “Here We Come A-Caroling” 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9 in the Concert Hall. Tickets are $12 general, $8 seniors and $5 for students. Music includes traditional holiday music and carols. The show will feature performances by the Fresno State Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Masterworks Chorus […]

‘Music of the Americas’ choir concert

March 8, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Fresno State Choirs will present a concert, titled “Music of the Americas” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in the Concert Hall. “It is fun music that everyone can connect to in some way,” said Dr. Cari Earnhart, director of choral activities for Fresno State. “It is representative of the diverse fabric of our nation […]

Symphony Orchestra to perform Nov. 12 with choral accompaniment

November 7, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

~ Photo take during a recent rehearsal UPDATE, Nov. 14, 2016: Above is a YouTube video featuring a number from Saturday’s performance. ORIGINAL POST: The Fresno State Symphony Orchestra will perform its second concert of the 2016-17 season at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Concert Hall at Fresno State. In this concert, the Orchestra will […]

NEW FACES: Music Department

September 12, 2016.Reading time 12 minutes.

The College of Arts and Humanities (fresnostate.edu/artshum/) at Fresno State is the largest college on campus, encompassing nine departments, and the Armenian Studies program. Of the 69 new faculty members at Fresno State this fall, about 20% of the new hires are in the College of Arts and Humanities. These new faculty bring innovative research, diverse […]