Fulbright scholar Boone brings new insights into pedagogy from Ireland

November 16, 2023.Reading time 18 minutes.

Benjamin Boone holds his saxophone in front of a dark grey-blue background wearing a dark blue sport jacket and black Tshirt with bright blue eyeglasses.

Boone spent the 2022-23 school year as a Fulbright scholar exploring pedagogy and learning and collaborating in the diverse musical program at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick.

Horn professor demonstrates rare Baroque technique at Horn Symposium in Montréal

October 4, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

A man in a white collared shirt stands while playing a valveless French horn. He has white hair, glasses, and a beard.

Dr. Thomas Hiebert was a presenter at the International Horn Symposium in Montréal, Canada, showing a little-known technique from the Baroque period.

‘Cello|Fresno’ returns with renowned guests Daniel Akiva and Brinton Averil Smith

October 4, 2023.Reading time 42 minutes.

A split image of two men. The man on the left has peppered hair, a white dress shirt, and black suit jacket. He holds a classical guitar. The man on the right is in a black tuxedo and holds a cello to his chest.

Cellists from around the globe are coming to Fresno to enrich the community with four days of master classes, cello ensemble rehearsals, concerts and workshops for cellists of all ages and levels.

3 with Fresno State ties inducted into the Valley Music Hall of Fame

September 25, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Black and white head shots of Benjamin Boone holding a saxophone, Dr. Juan Serrano playing a guitar and Ann Leonardo Thaxter as a younger woman.

Three local music legends with ties to Fresno State were honored at the Valley Music Hall of Fame.

A memorable commencement performance by ‘the heart of the Music Department’

May 24, 2023.Reading time 13 minutes.

Maurissio rehearses his piece at a piano on stage.

Even as Rodriguez moves on to the next chapter of his life as a college graduate who became a champion, the impact he leaves at Fresno State will continue to inspire.

In memoriam: Dr. Rolland “Woody” Hurst

May 4, 2023.Reading time 8 minutes.

Hurst, known for his rich bass-baritone voice, was a professor of music at Fresno State from 1968 until his retirement in 1984.

Student of Distinction: Jordan Pulido

April 13, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

“Jordan is very passionate about his art and has a strong desire to share that passion with not only his current colleagues but future music students.” ~ Dr. Cari Earnhart

Soprano Aunika Bull places second in regional opera competition

March 28, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

Competing against singers from across Central California, Aunika Bull won second place in the 19-22 years old division.

Fulbright awarded to Prof. Benjamin Boone to explore pedagogy in Ireland

June 8, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

PHOTO: Benjamin Boone CREDIT: Tamela Ryatt

Fresno State professor of music theory and composition, Dr. Benjamin Boone, was named a U.S. Fulbright Scholar for the 2022-23 academic year.

Live music is back for the 2021-22 season!

October 1, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Two female members of the Fresno State Concert Choir hold music folders as they sing outdoors.

Live music is back and the Fresno State Department of Music has announced their events for Fall 2021 and many of their events for Spring 2022 semesters.