Keyboard Concerts presents Francesco Piemontesi

April 9, 2019.Reading time 16 minutes.

Francesco Piemontesi - Photo by Marco Borggreve

Born in Locarno, Switzerland, and a protégé of the great Alfred Brendel, Francesco Piemontesi rose to international prominence after winning prizes at several major competitions including the 2007 Queen Elisabeth in Brussels.

Mason Lamb, Dean’s Medalist

April 8, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

When asked what accomplishment he is most proud of, Mason Lamb didn’t look his many music premieres — including his orchestral concert overture which was played by FOOSA at the Walt Disney Concert Hall — instead, he looked to his daughter.

Theresa Lopes, Student of Distinction

April 5, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

For Theresa Lopes, music is a powerful medium which brings people together and improves lives. She has been especially interested in how music can enrich the lives of the handicapped. In her Honors Project through the College of Arts and Humanities Honors Program, Lopes has explored and investigated “The Current Status of Music in Special […]

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.

Fresno State and Fresno Pacific wind ensembles share a stage for annual gala

March 15, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

The community is invited as the Fresno State Wind Orchestra and the Fresno Pacific University Wind Ensemble perform at the 40 annual Dr. Lawrence R. Sutherland Wind Festival Gala Concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 in the Fresno State Concert Hall.

Fresno State Wind Orchestra to perform in concert

February 22, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

The Fresno State Wind Orchestra will perform under the direction of Dr. Gary P. Gilroy at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 28 in the Concert Hall.

Fresno State Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble combine for an evening of jazz

February 22, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

It promises to be a night of swing as both of the Fresno State jazz ensembles perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 1 in the Concert Hall.

Following an injury, master cellist Patricia Fronda turns to science to help fellow artists

February 15, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

After obtaining an injury to her hand, cellist Patricia Fronda was inspired to advocate for greater awareness of injury in the performing arts. She has now redirected her efforts towards the field of occupational therapy and hopes to provide musicians with more specialized treatments.

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.

Department of Music Faculty Concert to raise funds for scholarships

January 25, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Fresno State’s Department of Music will present its Annual Faculty Concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan 26 in the Department’s Concert Hall.

As I begin my transition to the Office of the Provost, I think deeply about the value of our College and our disciplines.

We are the proud heirs to an academic and artistic tradition that prides itself on promoting core values that reflect our vast potential: Maturity and flexibility of mind, dynamic exploration of our human relationships, and the creation of meaningful insight into a historical period. Within this tradition, communication is at the heart of all of our disciplines. We are masters of communication in artistic and literary ways -from video, dance, painting, and music, to speeches, essays, books, and poetry.