Surrounded by family and friends, in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada peaks, Gary Gilroy was presented with an original musical score, “Pulsing Onward – A California Pastorale,” by James M. David, in honor of his life in music.
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The Contemporary Dance Ensemble will present six unique repertory dance works that explore themes of social activism, nonsensical rules and regulations, abstract visions infused with deep human emotions, family bonds, belonging and a nostalgic look at the 1980s.
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“It’s about seeing the light in my students’ eyes when they accomplish something they didn’t think possible. That joy—theirs, not mine—became my spark.” ~ Kirstyn Olsen
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FOOSA Philharmonic, a collaboration between the Youth Orchestras of Fresno (YOOF) and California State University, Fresno, announced their recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, released by Tonsehen, has been made Grammy-eligible and is currently awaiting First Round Voting for a potential nomination in the “Best Orchestral Performance” category.
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The “Department of Music” at Fresno State has changed its name to the “School of Music.”
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For the first show of the Fall 2024 semester, Professor of Composition Dr. Benjamin Boone joined us while in Ireland – after spending a year as a United States Fulbright Scholar in Limerick.
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Internationally-acclaimed percussionist, composer, educator and performing artist Terry Longshore presents his “balance | flow” tour, an exhilarating evening of music, animation, virtual-reality video, electronic audio and integrated lighting, creating a dynamic experience that has been enjoyed by audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
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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.
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As part of their Fall 2023 campus project update, Facilities Management released an update on the new concert hall for the College of Arts and Humanities.
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Dr. Arthur E. Huff, professor emeritus of Music, passed on January 12, 2023, in Fresno, California. He was 94 years old.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 