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
Fitchburg State University’s instrumental and choral ensembles performed a joint concert last evening in Weston Auditorium. The concert program served 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. Faculty members Jonathan Harvey, Amy McGlothlin, and Hildur Schilling hosted and performed with their respective group. Learn more about our Music Programs here.
Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise
Dr. Jonathan Harvey held practice for the Fitchburg State Concert Choir in Weston Auditorium. As part of their regular practice, the choir ran through the pieces they will be performing at tomorrow's Music Mega Mix. Learn more about our music programs here.
Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise
Music Professor Justin Casinghino examines rhythmic notation, including meters and tempo with students in his Basic Music Theory course. Learn more about our Music Programs here.
Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise
Professor Amy McGlothlin, Program Director for our Creative Arts Therapies program, leads her Jazz Band in a jam session in Conlon Fine Arts. Learn more about our Music Programs here.
Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise
This week, Edward Troxler began teaching his guitar course in the Conlon Fine Arts building. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing including learning basic chords, scales, arpeggios and techniques for playing a variety of musical styles. Emphasis is placed on melody and accompaniment style texture as well as on individual and ensemble playing. Edward Troxler operates Eddy's Music located in Fitchburg, MA.
Topics: Humanities, Music Programs
One of our Music Department faculty, Jane Fiske and alum Cynthia Schilling rehearsed in Weston Auditorium this afternoon for an upcoming concert. The concert entitled The Fiske – Shilling Piano Duo is part of the Old Deerfield Village Summer Concert Series and will take place on July 28 at 3 p.m. Learn more about the concert series, and how to attend, here.
Topics: Humanities, Music Programs
After a reception honoring Grammy winning Percussionist Neal Smith, Professor Amy McGlothlin welcomed the Kent Recital Hall audience to the inaugural Jazz Night featuring Mr. Smith, Fitchbyrds Jazz Ensemble and Fitchburg, and Leominster High School's Jazz Bands. Learn more about our music programs here.
Topics: Community, Humanities, Music Programs
Grammy winning Percussionist Neal Smith is on campus today working with Fitchburg State University Students as well as Fitchburg, and Leominster High School students. The day will be capped off with a VIP Reception and a Jazz Concert featuring Neal Smith and all the students he's worked with through out the day. This afternoon, Mr. Smith held a master class with our Fitchbyrds Jazz Ensemble, Fitchburg H. S. and Leominster H.S. Jazz Bands. Learn more about our music programs here.
Topics: Humanities, Music Programs