Student of Distinction: Amanda Steinhauer

March 18, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

“After graduating, I will be pursuing a career in private music teaching and am currently planning to live and teach abroad in Luxembourg, Europe, while teaching lessons virtually to students in Selma and around the Valley. Down the road, I will continue furthering my academic career.”

Dr. Anton Belov returns to Fresno State for 5th Art Song Festival

February 18, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Dr. Anton Belov sings in front of a grand piano.

“It takes three artists to bring an art song to life: a poet, a composer and a singer.” – Dr. Maria Briggs

Walk in Peace: A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month

February 8, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

Martin Luther King, Jr. statue holding a young child in the Fresno State Peace Garden.

In an annual tradition, the Fresno State choirs directed by Dr. Cari Earnhart and Fresno City College choirs, directed by Julie Dana, combine for “Walk in Peace: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month.”

Bulldog Marching Band selected as 2023 Rose Parade participant

November 8, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Bulldog Marching Band members cheer as they learn they will be playing at the Rose Bowl.

The Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band was selected by the Tournament of Roses Association as an official participant of the 2023 Rose Parade on Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena.

Concert choir to perform at state conference

October 22, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

For Jordan Pulido, there is nothing quite like making music with others. To feel the energy the music creates and experience that energy flow through others is how he finds his inspiration.

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.

3 CAH faculty receive Provost’s Awards

May 10, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Dr. Kenneth Froelich, Tanya Nichols and Dr. J. Ashley Foster

Dr. Kenneth Froelich, professor of music, was selected for Fresno State’s 2021 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching,

Standard Bearer: John Spankowski

April 13, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

“No childhood experience left a more positive impression on me than my time in primary and secondary music classes. Music touches people in ways that no other subject does. It exercises our aesthetic being and explores inexpressible human emotions.” ~ John Spankowski

Student of Distinction: Jeffrey LaRose

April 9, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

“I aim to… inspire my students to achieve their impossible, and embrace the opportunities to mentor new teachers who are beginning their journey.” ~ Jeffrey Larose

4th Fresno State Art Song Festival, 2021: Prize Winners

March 5, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Top left to right: Micah Byers, Allen Gallego and Kana Kains. Bottom left to right: Lana Kains, Jeremy Boulton and Joshua Bravo

Six students were named as winners in the 4th Annual Art Song competition at Fresno State. During the competition, the poetry and composition finalists worked with vocalists to perform original works during the festival