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College Symphony to Perform with Buffalo Philharmonic in March
SUNY Fredonia College Symphony Orchestra to join forces with esteemed Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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On March 4th, the SUNY Fredonia College Symphony Orchestra will collaborate with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) in a 'side-by-side' performance at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, NY. The concert will feature works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Antonin Dvořák, led by Dr. Emily Schaad of SUNY Fredonia and JoAnn Falletta, Conductor and Artistic Director of the BPO.
Why it matters
This partnership exemplifies a growing trend in the orchestral world, where professional orchestras are increasingly collaborating with academic institutions to provide students with real-world experience and cultivate future audiences and performers. The event also supports the SUNY Fredonia School of Music and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra through community engagement and philanthropic efforts.
The details
The concert will allow 90 Fredonia students to learn directly from professional musicians, enhancing their musicianship skills and musical awareness. Maestro Falletta will also visit SUNY Fredonia to work directly with the student orchestra, sharing her extensive experience and insights. The event includes a pre-performance reception for Fredonia alumni and friends, fostering a sense of community and supporting the university's Bicentennial celebration.
- The concert will be held on March 4, 2026.
- Maestro Falletta will visit SUNY Fredonia prior to the concert.
The players
SUNY Fredonia College Symphony Orchestra
A student orchestra from the SUNY Fredonia School of Music.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO)
A professional symphony orchestra based in Buffalo, New York, with a lauded history of recordings, GRAMMY awards, tours, and premieres.
Dr. Emily Schaad
The conductor of the SUNY Fredonia College Symphony Orchestra.
JoAnn Falletta
The Conductor and Artistic Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Audrey Potter
A graduate assistant who eloquently described the experience of performing alongside professionals.
What they’re saying
“There's something magical that happens when we sit next to professionals. It's like a jumpstart on all of the musicianship skills that we are learning, and our playing and musical awareness often improves instantly.”
— Audrey Potter, Graduate Assistant (newsy-today.com)
What’s next
Maestro Falletta will visit SUNY Fredonia to work directly with the student orchestra prior to the concert.
The takeaway
This collaboration between SUNY Fredonia and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra provides valuable opportunities for students to learn from professional musicians, while also fostering community engagement and supporting the future of the arts through philanthropic efforts.
