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Crane Symphonic and Concert Bands Take Stage for Joint Fall Performance

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will present a concert featuring both the Crane Concert Band and the Crane Symphonic Band, on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m., in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. Conducted by Dr. Brian K. Doyle, the Crane Symphon...

Sep 25, 2018, 3:00pm EDT

SUNY Potsdam Associate Professor of English and Communication Dr. Trevor Blank is the co-editor of a new volume, “Slender Man is Coming,” published by Utah State University Press.

SUNY Potsdam English and Communication Professor Trevor Blank Publishes New Book on Slender Man Phenomenon

SUNY Potsdam Associate Professor of English and Communication Dr. Trevor J. Blank is the editor of a new volume, "Slender Man is Coming: Creepypasta and Contemporary Legends on the Internet," published by Utah State University Press. "This book is...

Sep 25, 2018, 10:00am EDT

Guitarist Lynn McGrath ’97 & '00 will present an alumni recital at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music on Oct. 1.

Crane School of Music Alumna Lynn McGrath '97 & '00 Returns to Present Solo Guitar Recital

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome guitarist Lynn McGrath '97 & '00 for an alumni recital on Monday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. The performance will include works by John Dowland, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesc...

Sep 24, 2018, 3:00pm EDT

Soprano Jennifer Holloway will perform in a guest artist recital alongside pianist François Germain at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Snell Theater.

Crane School of Music Welcomes Soprano Jennifer Holloway in Concert

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome world-renowned soprano Jennifer Holloway for a guest artist recital on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. She will be accompanied by pianist and Crane faculty member Franço...

Sep 24, 2018, 9:32am EDT

Crane School of Music Faculty Recital Features Carol Lowe, Bassoon

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music invites the public to enjoy a faculty recital featuring bassoonist Carol Lowe and pianist Julie Miller, on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. The recital will include a concerto fro...

Sep 21, 2018, 10:00am EDT

Elīna Garanča stars alongside Roberto Alagna in the title roles in Saint-Saëns’ “Samson et Dalila,” airing on Oct. 20 through The Met: Live in HD.

The Met: Live in HD Returns to Potsdam with Thrilling 2018-19 Season, Beginning on Oct. 6

From classic to contemporary, the 13th season of The Met: Live in HD will bring 10 exciting productions from the Metropolitan Opera to the movie screen in Potsdam again in 2018-19. Sponsored by SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music and J.S. Cinemas, ...

Sep 20, 2018, 1:58pm EDT

Dr. Vanessa Cornett, director of keyboard studies and an associate professor of piano and piano pedagogy at The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., will be a featured clinician at the 2018 Crane Piano Pedagogy Conference.

Crane School of Music to Host 2018 Piano Pedagogy Conference on Sept. 29

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome music teachers for an exciting day of free workshops during the 2018 Crane Piano Pedagogy Conference, on Saturday, Sept. 29. The 2018 Crane Piano Pedagogy Conference will feature clinician D...

Sep 13, 2018, 11:34am EDT

Composer Tom Cipullo will visit SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music next week, to help with preparations for the upcoming world premiere of his opera, “Mayo,” and to attend a special concert of his works.

Crane School of Music Welcomes Composer Tim Cipullo for Visit and Concert of His Works

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will welcome the renowned composer Tom Cipullo to campus next week. Cipullo will be at Crane to work with students and faculty on the upcoming world premiere of his newest work, "Mayo," which the composer has comple...

Sep 12, 2018, 1:42pm EDT

Works by international artist Simon Redington will be on display during the exhibition, “The Grand Charade,” at the Gibson Gallery at SUNY Potsdam. The show will open on Sept. 20, and remain on display through Nov. 3.

The Art Museum at SUNY Potsdam Opens Simon Redington Exhibit, 'The Grand Charade'

The Art Museum at SUNY Potsdam will unveil an exhibition by international artist Simon Redington next week. The show, titled "The Grand Charade," will kick off with an opening reception at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, and will be on display through Sa...

Sep 11, 2018, 1:40pm EDT

Award-winning wildlife artist Neil Rizos will be an Artist-in-Residence at SUNY Potsdam for the month of September.

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Artist-in-Residence Neil Rizos

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Art is proud to welcome renowned wildlife artist Neil Rizos as an artist-in-residence this month. During his residency, Rizos will be creating art, working with students and presenting a public lecture on his work. His p...

Sep 10, 2018, 5:00pm EDT

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Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.