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.
(see more)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.
SUNY Potsdam Student Works Featured in Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition
The Art Museum at SUNY Potsdam is showcasing works by two graduating seniors in the College's selective BFA program in visual arts. The annual Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition is on display in the Gibson Gallery through Commencement.
Crane School of Music Students to Perform with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The Crane Chorus from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will travel to perform with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by JoAnn Falletta, on April 23 and 24, at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, N.Y.
Crane School of Music Ensemble Competes in National Trumpet Competition
Ten students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music recently competed in the National Trumpet Competition, held at the University of Colorado - Boulder. The Crane Trumpet Studio ensemble advanced to the finals with their performance of "Dance of the Knights" from "Romeo and Juliet" by Sergei Prokofiev, arranged by Marcus Grant.
Star Students Featured in Crane School of Music Honors Recital
SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will highlight the talent and artistry of its top students in the annual Student Honors Recital, on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. This special concert will feature students selected by professors to represent their respective performance areas, including brass, guitar/harp, percussion, piano, strings, woodwinds and voice.
SUNY Potsdam Students Named to Cast and Crew for 'Ready Steady Yeti Go'
SUNY Potsdam's Department of Theatre and Dance is set to present its fall mainstage production of "Ready Steady Yeti Go," featuring talented students in the cast and crew.
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2021 Oct 16
SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Theatre and Dance Awards
SUNY Potsdam's Department of Theatre and Dance recently honored graduates with its annual senior student awards.
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2021 Jun 3
SUNY Potsdam Student's Artwork Accepted for Juried Show
Abigail Tessier had her artwork, "Swirl Girl," chosen for the 2020 College Student Juried Art Exhibit at the Frederic Remington Museum in Ogdensburg, NY.
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2020 May 13
SUNY Potsdam Student's Artwork Accepted for Juried Show
Lindsey Baker had her artwork, "Unique Fox," chosen for the 2020 College Student Juried Art Exhibit at the Frederic Remington Museum in Ogdensburg, NY.
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2020 May 13
SUNY Potsdam Students Named to Cast and Crew for 'The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later'
SUNY Potsdam's Department of Theatre and Dance is set to present its spring mainstage production of "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later," featuring talented students in the cast and crew.
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2021 Apr 20
SUNY Potsdam Student's Artwork Accepted for Juried Show
Rebecca Hasenauer had her artwork, The Beeginning, chosen for the 2020 College Student Juried Art Exhibit at the Frederic Remington Museum in Ogdensburg, NY.
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2020 May 13
SUNY Potsdam Student's Artwork Accepted for Juried Show
Chynna Tomastyk had her artwork, Girl and Snake I, chosen for the 2020 College Student Juried Art Exhibit at the Frederic Remington Museum in Ogdensburg, NY.
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2020 May 13
Artwork accepted
Emily Morton had her artwork, Water IV, chosen for the 2020 College Student Juried Art Exhibit at the Frederic Remington Museum in Ogdensburg, NY.
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2020 May 8
Star Students Featured in Crane School of Music Honors Recital
SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will highlight the talent and artistry of its top students in the annual Student Honors Recital, on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. This special concert will feature students selected by professors to represent their respective performance areas, including brass, guitar/harp, percussion, piano, strings, woodwinds and voice.
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2020 Feb 6
Crane School of Music Student Wins Civic Morning Musicals Competition Award
Crane School of Music student Dominique Santiago '20 recently won the Phyllis Bryn-Julson Award in the Civic Morning Musicals Annual Competition for Singers.
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2019 Dec 12
Crane School of Music Composition Students Premiere New Works
Ten music composition students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music are set to premiere their latest new works in a student composers forum concert, on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater.
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2019 Oct 24
Crane School of Music Students Accepted into Janiec Opera Company at the Brevard Music Center
Three student vocalists from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music have been selected to join the Janiec Opera Company based at the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, N.C., this summer.
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2019 May 13
Crane School of Music Students Advance in Classical Singer Competition
Six students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music are headed to the second round of the Classical Singer Vocal Competition, which will be held in Chicago next month.
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2019 Apr 16
SUNY Potsdam Student Choreographers Present Original Works
The Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Potsdam will present performances of original dance works by undergraduates at the upcoming 2018 Student Choreographers Concert. This semester's concert, titled "For Movement's Sake," will be presented from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.
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2018 Nov 19
SUNY Potsdam Student Works Displayed in 'Art Attack' Show
Works by 18 SUNY Potsdam student artists will be on display during the College's annual juried show, "Art Attack," opening Nov. 15 and showing through Dec. 8. A total of 46 works in all media were chosen for the show, and prizes will be awarded for the best pieces.
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2018 Nov 9
Crane School of Music Composition Students Premiere New Works
Nine music composition students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music are set to premiere their latest new works in a student composers forum concert, on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall.
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2018 Nov 5
SUNY Potsdam Theatre and Dance Students Present 'Much Ado About Nothing'
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is gearing up to present its fall mainstage production, William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," which will run from Nov. 15 to 18 in the Performing Arts Center.
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2018 Nov 5
Crane School of Music Announces Opera Cast and Crew for World Premiere of 'Mayo' by Tom Cipullo
SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is preparing to host the world premiere of a groundbreaking new opera, "Mayo," by acclaimed composer Tom Cipullo. The Crane Opera Ensemble and Orchestra will unveil its full production of the Pellicciotti Prize-winning work in a series of performances and special events, from Nov. 8 to 11.
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2018 Oct 25
Crane School of Music Composition Students Premiere New Works
Five music composition students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music are set to premiere their latest new works in a student composers forum concert, on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater.
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2018 Oct 8
Crane School of Music Students Advance in Classical Singer Competition
Two students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music are headed to the second round of the Classical Singer Vocal Competition, which will be held in Boston later this month.
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2018 May 8
SUNY Potsdam Student Choreographers Present Original Works
The Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Potsdam will present performances of original dance works by graduating seniors during the 2018 LoKo Arts Festival. Five graduating dance majors have created nine pieces to be debuted during the Senior Choreographers' Concerts, to be held from Friday, May 4 to Sunday, May 6.
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2018 Apr 23
Crane Opera Ensemble to Present 'The Pirates of Penzance'
The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is set to present the timeless Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, "The Pirates of Penzance," on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21.
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2018 Apr 10
SUNY Potsdam Theatre and Dance Students Present 'Venus'
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is gearing up to present its spring mainstage production, "Venus," by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, which will run from March 20 to 25 in the Performing Arts Center.
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2018 Mar 12
Star Students Featured in Crane School of Music Honors Recital
SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will highlight the talent and artistry of its top students in the annual Student Honors Recital, on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sara M. Snell Music Theater. This special concert will feature students selected by professors to represent their respective performance areas, including brass, guitar/harp, percussion, piano, strings, woodwinds and voice.
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2018 Feb 9
Crane Opera Ensemble and Orchestra to Present Comic Double Bill
The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble and Orchestra at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music is set to present an uproarious double-bill, bringing together Giacomo Puccini's comic opera in one act, "Gianni Schicchi," combined with the modern sequel, "Buoso's Ghost," by contemporary composer Michael Ching, from Nov. 16 to 18.
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2017 Nov 3
Crane School of Music Composition Students Premiere New Works
Six music composition students from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music are set to premiere their latest new works in a student composers forum concert, on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall.
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2017 Nov 3