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BCCE Creates Community Through Gospel Music
Rev. Dr. Seretta C. McKnight ’80 came to Syracuse University in the fall of 1976. As a freshman she had a difficult time finding her place on campus. “The thing I found missing my freshman year was that sense of…
Music for People Workshop Being Held Oct. 26
Musicians of all ages and abilities are invited to attend a daylong Music for People (MfP) workshop at Onondaga Community College (OCC). Titled “A Day of Improvisation,” the workshop is Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in…
Aretha Franklin to Be Remembered with Concert, Panel Discussion Nov. 30
The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) and the University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) will salute Aretha Franklin, whose indelible voice made her the “Queen of Soul,” with a panel discussion and concert on Friday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at…
The Music Technology Access Project Celebrates 7th Year
James Abbott, Syracuse University Professor of Practice and Music Technology Access Project Director, and John Coggiola, Associate Professor and Chair of Music Education, were interviewed by Spectrum News for the news piece SU Students Teach Music Education to Youth. The Music Technology Access Project…
Why You Can’t Stop Playing That Song
Alice Sterling Honig, professor emerita at Falk College, was interviewed by Refinery29 for a story about human behavior. Hoing, researcher in child development and human behavior explains some of the reasons why a song may be on repeat for weeks straight. She…
New American All-Stars Music Group to Make Debut Appearance Wednesday
Two-dozen music students from Syracuse University and the Syracuse City School District will collaborate in a rock concert in Setnor Auditorium Wednesday to celebrate the diversity of music in the community. It’s the debut concert of the Music in the…
Quinn XCII, YBN Nahmir, Orange Calderón Headline Mayfest 2018
University Union has announced the entertainment for Mayfest 2018, featuring singer-songwriter Quinn XCII, rapper YBN Nahmir and DJ-producer Orange Calderón. Gates for the event will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 27, in Walnut Park. With his ability to…
Syracuse Symposium Presents Musical, Literary Events April 12-13
Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong survey of “Belonging” with a trio of arts events, April 12-13. On Thursday, April 12, singer-songwriter Colleen Kattau G’92 will present a lecture-performance about the Latin American New Song Movement from 2-3:20 p.m. in 304 Tolley. The program is part…
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration Begins
The month-long celebration begins on April 1, with the kickoff event on Thursday, April 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in 500 Hall of Languages.
Faculty, Alumni Headline Good Friday Concert March 30
Members of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will headline a Good Friday concert at DeWitt Community Church (DCC). On Friday, March 30, Abel Searor ’08, G’10, who teaches piano in the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of…