Marc McGhee, Department of Music, M.A. Student of Distinction
“Music is a large part of my life, and I hope to pass the love of music and art to others, no matter their age or experiences.”
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Samuel A. Montgomery, Department of Music Student of Distinction
“Expression through music has always been important to me. Expression through art is just part of who I am.”
Read MoreFlamenco, rock and jazz featured in two Guitar Festival concerts
The community is invited as we celebrate the rich diversity of music from an instrument with a multiplicity of forms and sonority during two Guitar Festival concerts.
Read MoreAfter four decades Sutherland’s legacy continues to inspire at the Wind Festival
The Wind Festival captures that invigorating spirit and serves as a way for college ensembles to meet, play for larger audiences, and receive constructive feedback from adjudicators.
Read MoreConcerto competition winner Anthony Perez-Medina to perform with Wind Orchestra
French horn student Anthony Perez-Medina will perform as a featured soloist with the Fresno State Wind Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Gary P. Gilroy at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 in the Fresno State Concert Hall.
Read MoreNew Faces: Music welcomes new Director of Jazz Studies
The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State is the largest college on campus, encompassing nine departments, and the Armenian Studies Program. Each year, new faculty are brought on to elevate the academic offerings here at Fresno State. These new faculty members bring innovative research, diverse fields of study and technical expertise to our […]
Read MoreOrff and Kodaly 101 intro workshop running July 16-20
Dr. Emily Mason, assistant professor of the Department of Music and director for University Singers at Fresno State, will be holding a week-long summer workshop from 9 a.m. to noon July 16-20. The workshop, open to public school music teachers, will entail an introduction to the teaching pedagogies known as the Kodaly Method and the […]
Read MoreMusic alum featured on Education Matters
Congratulations to Michael Gutierrez, choir director for Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District. Gutierrez, a 2013 music education graduate from Fresno State’s Department of Music, is featured in Education Matters!
Read MoreThis month in the Arts and Humanities — January’s Top 5
As the new year begins, we look back on a busy month within the College of Arts and Humanities. Here are the top five stories from the month of January.
Read MoreMusic Notes: Two opportunities to hear music by Dr. Kenneth Froelich
Fresno audiences will have two opportunities to hear music by Department of Music composition Professor Dr. Kenneth Froelich this month. The Fresno Philharmonic, conducted by new music director Rei Hotoda, will perform “Spinning Yarns,” the second movement of Froelich’s Symphony No. 1, during their 3 p.m. concert on Sunday, Jan. 28, at the William Saroyan Theatre.
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