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Life of Brian
Brian Benedik’s infatuation with radio began on Aug. 2, 1983, when the now-legendary Z100 first roared out of the swamps of Secaucus, New Jersey. “I was in the car with my mother, and was fascinated by what I heard on…
Assistant Professor David Yaffe Weighs in on Bob Dylan Lecture
David Yaffe, assistant professor of humanities, was quoted by The Star Tribune for the article Did Bob Dylan crib his Nobel Prize lecture from SparkNotes?
Second Round of SCC Open Auditions June 5
Syracuse Children’s Chorus announces a second round of open auditions for the 2017/18 new season, with newly released times. For its upcoming 37th season, the second round of auditions will be held on Monday, June 5, from 4-6:45 p.m. by appointment. Auditions will take…
Syracuse Children’s Chorus Holds Open Auditions
Syracuse Children’s Chorus (SCC) announces new season auditions for its 37th season, with auditions held on Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19 from 4-7 p.m. by appointment. The chorus has four levels, including young men’s. Children must be between…
CFAC Jazz and Wine 2017
Mark your calendars for a night of indulgence of SoulFunky sounds by trumpeter Lin Rountree. CFAC Jazz and Wine 2017 tickets are available now! Lin Rountree, aka The Soul-Trumpeter, is an accomplished recording artist, producer and live performer. With five…
University to Host Ethnomusicologists Eric Usner, Michael Birenbaum Quintero
Syracuse University will present programs by two distinguished ethnomusicologists in April. Eric Usner, visiting assistant professor of music at Franklin & Marshall College, will lead a hands-on workshop about teaching in music and the humanities on Friday, April 7, from…
The Best of Brazilian Guitar Coming to Syracuse
The Department of Art & Music Histories in the College of Arts and Sciences will present an evening concert featuring three pioneers of Brazilian guitar music—Ricardo Peixoto, Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber—on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in Slocum…
Jazz Fest Founder Frank Malfitano: ‘World-Class Education’ at Syracuse in Jazz, Blues—and Life
For more than three decades, Frank Malfitano ’72 has served as executive director and guiding force behind Jazz Fest, an event he founded in greater Syracuse. Admission is free for the annual festival, which has brought some of the greatest…
CFAC February JMAD: Tanksley
This month, our Journey through Music of the African Diaspora continues with Tanksley! Join us Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Folk Art Center, 805 East Geneses Street, Syracuse, for a night of great music! Tanksley is a…
Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble to Perform New Works Feb. 7
Ekmeles, a vocal ensemble dedicated to the performance of new and rarely heard works and gems of the historical avant-garde, will present a concert on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse…