Potsdam, NY, Aug 14, 2009 — Senior adults who would like to learn to play a concert band instrument are invited to a workshop in Potsdam next Tuesday. Dig out that old clarinet or trumpet from the attic, or try out a new instrument. Music education students at the Crane School of Music will conduct band rehearsals starting next month. Brass player Ron Barry came up with the idea of starting a band for seniors based on his experiences, as an adult, at summer music camps through the New Horizons International Music Association. He told Todd Moe that beginners are especially welcome.  Go to full article

Potsdam, NY, Jul 03, 2009 — Clarinetists Alan Woy, Roxanne Woy, Jill Roberts and Wally Siebel join Todd Moe in the studio to celebrate music for the clarinet. They perform a couple of chamber pieces and a Joplin rag.  Go to full article

Apr 17, 2009 — Love, fate and the wills of Greek gods and goddesses come together this weekend as SUNY Potsdam's Crane Opera Ensemble and Orchestra presents Francesco Cavalli's opera L'Egisto. Todd Moe has this preview.  Go to full article

Mar 27, 2009 — The SUNY-Potsdam campus is quiet this week for Spring Break, but earlier this month a practice room at the Crane School of Music was sizzling with salsa! The 21 musicians represent nearly every aspect of music life at Crane - strings, brass, percussion, piano, woodwinds and voice. They're preparing for another trip to Mexico this summer. Todd Moe sat in on a rehearsal and spoke with some of the students and director Marsha Baxter who started the group when she arrived ten years ago with a passion for Latin music.  Go to full article

Mar 13, 2009 — The Orchestra of Northern New York is presenting its annual family concerts this weekend in Croghan and Potsdam. The music is programmed to please long-time classical music fans and those who might be hearing it for the first time. The concerts will also feature a young saxophonist from Canton, playing a very challenging piece. Joel heard has a preview.  Go to full article

Mar 06, 2009 — The Crane School of Music's Latin Ensemble will fill Hosmer Concert Hall in Potsdam with the spicy sounds of salsa tonight. The 21 student musicians include voice, piano, guitar, brass, woodwinds and percussion. Latin jazz rhythms are hard to resist, especially for drummers. Today's "Heard Up North" is a quick Bongo lesson.  Go to full article

Jan 22, 2009 — The Northern Symphonic Winds celebrates its tenth season with a concert in Hosmer Hall at SUNY Potsdam Saturday night. The group of Crane School of Music faculty, students and community musicians will perform works by Holst, Hindemuth, Hanson and Puckett. Todd Moe talks with guest conductor Brian Doyle.  Go to full article

Dec 12, 2008 — Children's choirs have been around for generations, and most adults will tell you their love of music began at a young age. There are a handful of youth choirs in the North Country that help foster early vocal skills, and supplement local school music programs. The Children's Chorus of Crane presents its winter concert at St. Mary's Church in Potsdam tonight at 7:30. It's a choir made up of a diverse group from throughout the North Country. Todd Moe stopped by a recent rehearsal and found a group of youngsters serious about making music together.  Go to full article

Nov 07, 2008 — Opera fans are flocking to movie theaters around the region. New digital technology is making Metropolitan Opera performances come alive to audiences hours away from New York City. Tomorrow, the Met's "Live in HD" series continues with the premiere of "Doctor Atomic." Todd Moe visited the Met's opening night production at the Roxy Theater in Potsdam earlier this fall. The local mini-gala included ushers in tuxes and lots of popcorn. The high definition broadcasts, linked live via satellite, give North Country opera buffs the advantage of bird's-eye views of the stage, close-ups, and backstage interviews.  Go to full article

Nov 05, 2008 — Some of the world's best young pianists will be in Potsdam for the Julia Crane International Piano Competition and Festival this weekend. Teen pianists will compete for the top prize. Most of the Festival is open to the public, as is the final round on Sunday afternoon (1 pm) in SUNY Potsdam's Hosmer Hall. Todd Moe talks with Paul Wyse, who teaches piano at Crane, and is director of the competition.  Go to full article