Jazz Night - Percussionist Neal Smith, Fitchbyrds, Fitchburg, and Leominster H.S. Jazz Bands

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM

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.

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Topics: Community, Humanities, Music Programs

Percussionist Neal Smith - Master Class

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 2, 2024 at 7:50 AM

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.

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs

Jazz Band Rehearsal with Guest Artist

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 1, 2024 at 3:03 PM

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 morning Mr. Smith rehearsed with our Fitchbyrds Jazz Ensemble. Learn more about our music programs here.

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs

The Heavens are Telling: The Music of Franz Joseph Haydn

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM

This afternoon, Dr. Jonathan Harvey, the Missa Brevis St. Joannis de Deo (Little Organ Mass), and the combined choirs of Fitchburg State Concert and Christ Church, performed The Heavens are Telling: The Music of Franz Joseph Haydn at the Christ Church, Fitchburg MA.

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Topics: Community, Humanities, Music Programs

Around Campus - Chamber Choir Practice

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Dr. Jonathan Harvey held practice for the Fitchburg State Chamber Choir in Weston Auditorium. As part of their regular practice, the choir ran through the three pieces they will be performing at the opening of tomorrow's Undergraduate Research Conference.   Learn more about our music programs here.

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs

Around Campus - Jazz Band

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 1, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Professor Amy McGlothlin's Jazz Band class practicing for the upcoming Undergraduate Research Conference in Conlon Fine Arts. Learn more about our Music Programs here.

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs

Women's History Month: Women in the Arts

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 29, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Music Program Professor Dr. Jonathan Harvey  welcomed the audience in the Kent Recital Hall to Women in the Arts, a continuation of our Women's History Month celebration. The event showcased  women-identified artists and performers, featuring visual artists, musicians, poets, and more. Learn more about our Humanities Programs here.

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Topics: Community, Humanities, Music Programs

Around Campus - Intro to Music Technology

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 7, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Music Professor Justin Casinghino works with students on their projects in his Intro to Music Technology course. This course focuses on acoustics, hardware operation, music theory, notation, and composition skills through instructional software and on creating, recording, and editing sounds with digital audio applications. Learn more about our music programs here.

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs

Around Campus - Chamber Choir Practice

Posted by Andy Cunningham on February 16, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Dr. Jonathan Harvey held practice for the Fitchburg State Chamber Choir in Weston Auditorium. Learn more about our music programs here.

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs

Around Campus - Jazz Band

Posted by Andy Cunningham on February 5, 2024 at 1:14 PM

Professor Amy McGlothlin's Jazz Band class jamming in Conlon Fine Arts. Learn more about our Music Programs here.

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs