Trumpet Ensemble earns third place in global competition

June 13, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

Fresno State Trumpet Ensemble at the 2024 International Trumpet Guild Competition

Under the guidance of Dr. Nathan J. Sobieralski, the Fresno State trumpet ensemble achieved third place in the 2024 International Trumpet Guild Conference, Chamber Music Division.

Carmina Burana translation project complements musical performance

May 22, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

The translation project was led by Dr. Kristi Eastin from MCLL, who gathered current students and recent alumni of Latin and German during the spring semester to create close and useful translations of the medieval writings.

Just in: Fresno State announces project architect to design new Concert Hall

April 29, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Fresno State has selected award-winning San Francisco-based architecture firm Mark Cavagnero Associates to design a new 1,000-seat Concert Hall on campus.

Student of Distinction: Tyler Golding – Department of Music

April 17, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

Head shot of Tyler Golding framed by blue and red background with white brush strokes. Text says, "Tyler Golding Department of Music M.A. in Percussion Performance"

“After graduating from the University of the Pacific with a degree in Percussion Performance in the spring of 2019, I have done my best to contribute to the community that helped raise me.”

Student of Distinction: Alexandra Cota – Department of Music

April 8, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

Head shot of Alexandra Cota framed by blue and red background with white brush strokes. Text says, "Alexandra Cota, Department of Music. B.A. in Music with emphasis in vocal performance."

“My my senior year of high school I knew that I wanted to pursue a degree in music as it had become my greatest passion.” ~ Alexandra Cota

Fresno State music professors receive first prize in international competition

March 6, 2024.Reading time 1 minute.

A woman in a magenta dress leans on a piano and sings while a man in a black suit plays the piano.

Fresno State professors Dr. Maria Briggs, soprano, and Dr. Peter Klimo, piano, received first prize in the Doug Davis international competition for their performance of the art song cycle “Family Portraits” by Doug Davis.

7th Annual Art Song Festival: Prize Winners

March 4, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

The 7th annual Art Song Festival wrapped up two days of brilliant performances and outstanding creativity, with winners in three distinct categories.

Featured Supporter: Dr. Prescott Winter honors his parents’ legacy

February 28, 2024.Reading time 11 minutes.

Dr. Prescott Winter’s reflections on his parents’ legacy are heartwarming. He fondly recalls how their dedication to music and the community provided a supportive environment for both their family and their Fresno State family.

Live performance of ‘Carmina Burana’ promises to astound

February 28, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

AI generated image of a stone wheel in a mountainous scene. The wheel has an overlay of the Carmina Burana original program.

The opening movement, “O Fortuna,” is immediately recognizable as the backdrop to many scenes in movies, television and commercials, invoking drama unparalleled by other musical numbers.

‘Carmina Burana’ is centerpiece of the Spring 2024 Music Department lineup

January 26, 2024.Reading time 30 minutes.

The Fresno State Music Department is proud to present a diverse array of performances that highlight the incredible talents of our students, faculty, and esteemed guest artists for the Spring 2024 semester.