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The schedule for the 2025 Homecoming now includes several additional options from the College of Music, Theater and Dance.

It includes an alumni gathering and live performances. All the sessions are free.  

Friday, Oct. 24

College of Music, Theatre, and Dance Alumni Reception 
3 to 5 p.m.
King Concert Hall Stage 
Open to alumni of Fredonia music, theatre, and dance degree programs.

Saturday, Oct. 25

 Piano Lab Ribbon Cutting 
3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Mason Hall Room 2020 
Join Assistant Professor Jiyong Kim Mai (’05, ’10) and other distinguished guests for a celebration of Mason Hall’s recently upgraded class piano lab. Following a formal ribbon cutting, Assistant Professor Mai will offer an interactive demonstration of the piano lab’s state-of-the-art features and the possibilities the upgrades offer for improving learning and teaching in class piano courses. 
All are welcome to attend.

Piano Lab Jam Session (listeners welcome!) 
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
 Mason Hall Room 2020 
Experience a group piano jam session facilitated by Assistant Professor Jiyong Kim Mai. Featuring newly-arranged popular music, the fun and interactive event is open to participants of all levels — whether you consider yourself a pianist or you’re someone who is just curious to try your hand(s) at piano. Come play, listen, or simply enjoy the vibe in Mason Hall’s recently upgraded class piano lab. Everyone is welcome! 
 All are welcome.

Alumni Panel: Jazz at Fredonia 
5:00 to 6:15 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall
Jazz has been part of Fredonia’s rich musical tapestry for nearly 100 years. Hear from Fredonia jazz musicians from the 1960s to the present in a panel conversation moderated by Dean of the College of Music, Theatre, and Dance David Stringham. 
All are welcome. 
 
An Evening with the Fredtown Stompers 
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall 
The Fredtown Stompers perform Dixieland- and jazz-influenced renditions of tunes from the 1920s to the present. Since 2006, when Fredonia students from multiple degree programs came together to perform at Coughlan’s Pub, these WNY musicians have played “anything to get those feet movin’.” Winners of All WNY Music Awards, JazzBuffalo Readers and Fan Polls, and “Most Memorable Performance” at the Lewiston Jazz Festival, these Fredonia alumni and their bandmates will share a joyful evening of music with deep ties to Fredonia. 
All are welcome.