Around Campus - Jazz Band Day 1

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Director of Bands Creative Arts Therapies Program Director, Professor Amy McGlothlin's Jazz Band class's first day in Conlon Fine Arts. Among their first assignments is to suggest at least two pieces of music for the group to perform Learn more about our Music Programs here.

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

Community Music Program - Music Lesson

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Community Music Program Instructor & Musician Joseph Wright conducts a tuba lesson at McKay Campus School. The Community Music Program offers year-round programs (individual and group lessons, cello choir, chamber music fest) to the public. Learn more about John Mellish and our other Community Music Lesson Program Instructors here.

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

Community Music Program - Music Lesson

Posted by Andy Cunningham on July 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Community Music Program Instructor & Musician John Mellish conducts a saxophone lesson at McKay Campus School. The Community Music Program offers year-round programs (individual and group lessons, cello choir, chamber music fest) to the public. Learn more about John Mellish and our other Community Music Lesson Program Instructors here.

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

Maine Bands Receive Feedback

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM

Last week, the bands from Old Town Elementary School and J.A. Leonard Middle School of Old Town, Maine performed in Weston Auditorium. The bands visited Fitchburg State to perform three selections each where they received valuable feedback from Dr. Amy McGlothlin of our Music Department as part of their annual Band Festival Trip.

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

Piano Lesson - Community Music Program

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Pianist, Music Director at Faith United Parish, and Instructor Roy Imperio gives a lesson as part of our Music Department's Community Music Program in Weston Auditorium.

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

Around Campus - Applied Music Recital

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Music Professors Justin Casinghino and Jane Fiske hosted an Applied Music Lessons Recital  in Kent Recital Hall yesterday afternoon.. Students played throughout on a variety of instruments and vocal performances on the last day of class.

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

Around Campus - Intro to Studio Art

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM

Students in Intro to Studio Art class learned about making a pinch pot in the Conlon Fine Arts building. This course provides a hands-on introduction to drawing, painting, and sculpture. The course emphasizes the fundamentals of each studio discipline, and will also explore the expressive potential of visual art: how the various elements of drawing, painting, and sculpture can be used to embody very different feelings and ideas. Learn more about our Fine Art Program here.

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

Around Campus - Jazz Band Jam Session

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM

After last week's performance at the Spring Mega Mix, Music Professor Justin Casinghino leads the Modern Jazz Band work on new pieces for their next performance in Conlon Fine Arts. Learn more about our Music Programs here.

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

Help Others with a Career in Creative Arts Therapies

Posted by Fitchburg State University on March 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Do you have a passion for using art, music, or drama to help people? Fitchburg State’s B.A. in Creative Arts Therapies (CAT) program prepares students to combine their love for the arts with therapeutic techniques that promote healing and well-being. This program equips future Creative Arts Therapists with hands-on experience and essential skills in psychology and therapeutic approaches.

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Topics: Humanities, Creative Arts Therapies

Music Program - Spring Music Mega Mix

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Fitchburg State University’s instrumental and choral ensembles performed a joint concert last evening in Weston Auditorium. Music Professor Justin Casinghino welcomed attendees to this concert program which serves as  a showcase of “bite-sized” performances by the university’s choirs, bands and orchestra. Ensembles included Fitchburg State students, community members, faculty and staff. Learn more about our Music Programs here.

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

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