Meredith Neumann, who is working with our choirs while Dr. Jonathan Harvey is on sabbatical, held a first day meeting of the Fitchburg State Concert Choir in Weston Auditorium. Learn more about our music programs here.

Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Fine Arts Professor Jessica Robey and Artist Todd Bartel put the final touches on the exhibit entitled On the Edge: Nature and Culture in a Time of Crisis. The gallery will be exhibiting the works of Bartel, Karl Stevens and Ben Cosgrove, Jan. 14 - March 2, 2025.

Topics: Humanities, Fine Art, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Students in music faculty member Jane Fiske's, piano class performed as part of their final in Weston Auditorium. Each student performed a classical piece - with each insisting on closing with their own version of the holiday classic Jingle Bells. Learn more about our Music Programs here.

Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Students in Edward Troxler's guitar course used today's class session to hold a final performance in the Conlon Fine Arts building. Students performed individual, duet, and ensemble selections.  In this class, students learned the fundamentals of guitar playing including basic chords, scales, arpeggios and techniques for playing a variety of musical styles. Edward Troxler operates Eddy's Music located in Fitchburg, MA.

Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Students in Theater Professor Kelly Morgan's Stage Movement: Combat course work in small groups to rehearse the combat scenes they've conceived as part of the coursework.  The class teaches students how to utilize the sword as an extension of the character and a a vehicle by which the actor propels the story.

Topics: Communications/Media, Theater Program, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Students assist Technical Theater Professor Jo Nazro putting some of the final touches on the  set for the upcoming production of American Underground at the Wallace Theater for the Performing Arts in the McKay Complex. Learn more about the production and when to see here. 

Topics: Communications/Media, Theater Program, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

University music faculty members Jane Fiske, Jonathan Harvey, Amy McGlothlin and Justin Casinghino were joined by special guests Kris Layton, Cynthia Schilling and The Aroma Duo for this performance highlighting Fitchburg State's, nine-foot Steinway Model D concert grand piano. 

Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Fresh of their performance at last week's Music Mega Mix, the Amy McGlothlin led Modern Jazz Band practice for their next performances in the Conlon Fine Arts building. Learn more about our Music Programs here.

Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Theater Technical Director Jo Nazro assists students in her Advanced Stage Light Design class make the first draft of their lighting plans. Learn more about our Theater Concentration here. 

Topics: Communications/Media, Theater Program, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Fine Art Professor Andrea Olmstead  introduced her former teacher Artist Chuck Stigliano for his Artist Talk at the opening of his exhibit: "We Are Not Okay" in the Hammond Gallery. He discussed his thought-provoking woodcarvings which will be on display through Friday, Dec. 13 in the art gallery inside Hammond Hall. 

Topics: Humanities, Fine Art, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise