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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

SUNY Potsdam has been ranked in the top tier of Northern Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report in the 2019 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.”

SUNY Potsdam Ranked in Top Tier of Northern Regional Universities by U.S. News and World Report

The State University of New York at Potsdam has once again been named one of the best regional universities in the Northern United States by U.S. News & World Report. SUNY Potsdam was ranked in the top tier of public and private institutions in the ...

Sep 10, 2018, 2:17pm EDT

Clockwise, from top left: SUNY Potsdam Child Care Center Director Lori Moulton ’89 & ’95, College Council Chair June O’Neill, Hon. ’99, SUNY Potsdam President Kristin G. Esterberg, Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne, Child Care Center Board President Roberta Greene ’09, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Andy Martin, and children Andrea Cai He, Liam Spriggs, Sylvie Hendrickson, Owen Spriggs and Kristofer Norrell.

SUNY Potsdam Celebrates Grand Opening of New Child Care Center

Families, children, faculty, staff and community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new SUNY Potsdam Child Care Center building today. The ceremony opened with a ribboncutting, featuring a chain of colorful construction paper ...

Sep 7, 2018, 5:33pm EDT

The poster for the 2018 Single Reed Summit at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music can be seen here.

Crane School of Music Hosts Single Reed Summit on Sept. 15 and 16

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will host guest artists, alumni, educators and students for the 2018 Single Reed Summit on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 16. The Single Reed Summit at The Crane School of Music features recitals, lectures, cl...

Sep 7, 2018, 2:00pm EDT

The U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Concert Band will present a free concert at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Hosmer Hall.

U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Concert Band to Perform at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music

SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music and the Community Performance Series will welcome the U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Concert Band for a performance on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m., in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. The concert is free, but a ticke...

Sep 7, 2018, 12:00pm EDT

About SUNY Potsdam

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.