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Renowned classical/jazz pianist to perform March 13 at SBU

Feb 27, 2026 | Willis Delony, one of the nation’s foremost classical/jazz crossover artists, will perform Friday, March 13, at 51��’s Quick Center for the Arts.Delony’s performance will feature collaborations with regionally acclaimed jazz artists for an evening of evocative and genre-blending music.

Award-winning Galvin Cello Quartet at SBU’s Quick Center Feb. 20

Feb 05, 2026 | The award-winning Galvin Cello Quartet performs Feb. 20 as part of the Quick Center's 30th anniversary season, with additional masterclasses and community performances.

Stevens, Latvian composer inspire students through choral art

Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Brian Stevens, director of choral activities in the Department of Art, Music and Theater, hosted acclaimed Latvian composer Laura Jēkabsone for a week of rehearsals and workshops with his Western New York-based professional treble chamber choir, Vox Lusciniae, in preparation for their Oct. 4 concert.

SBU’s Quick Arts Center to Host Southern Tier Symphony

Nov 18, 2025 | Ring in the holidays with the Southern Tier Symphony’s “Holiday Brass” concert on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

SBU Jazz Band to perform works of legends Nov. 9 at Quick Center

Oct 31, 2025 | The SBU Jazz Band will perform a program of original contemporary jazz arrangements as well as new arrangements of classic tunes by an array of jazz giants at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center for the Arts.

‘Postcards from Puccini’ brings opera to Quick Arts

Oct 02, 2025 | Iconic operatic moments presented by the renowned Robert Grayson and Paul Groves Studio will grace the stage of 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17.

Quick Center marks 30th season with BPO, gallery debuts

Sep 01, 2025 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� will celebrate its 30th anniversary by opening both its performance and exhibition seasons with a vibrant day of music and art on Sunday, Sept. 21.

SBU’s Quick Center unveils 30th performance & exhibition season

Aug 01, 2025 | A special performance by the Grammy-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta, will officially launch the 30th anniversary celebration of 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and open its 2025-2026 Exhibition and Performing Arts Season on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Atlantic Brass hosts free concerts, classes at SBU’s Quick Center

Jun 26, 2025 | The Atlantic Brass Quintet, one of the world’s most acclaimed and versatile brass chamber ensembles, returns to 51�� this summer for its 32nd annual Summer Seminar.

SBU's Sabina named to two-year term on jazz journal editorial board

May 01, 2025 | Dr. Leslie M. Sabina, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts, was recently appointed to the editorial board of Jazz Education in Research and Practice (JAZZ).

SBU’s Quick Center to host open house for 30th Anniversary

Apr 11, 2025 | As part of its yearlong 30th anniversary celebration, 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (QCA) will host a community open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. The event is free and open to the public.

SBU's Stevens contributes to book about by women composers

Apr 06, 2025 | Dr. Brian Stevens, lecturer of Music, is a contributing author to a newly published book titled "Choral Repertoire by Women Composers." Published by G.I.A., the book profiles the lives and works of more than 200 women choral composers.

SBU’s Quick Center plans yearlong 30th anniversary celebration

Apr 04, 2025 | 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts today announced a yearlong celebration marking its 30th anniversary, kicking off April 26, 2025, and continuing through April 2026. The milestone will be commemorated with a range of performances, special events and community engagement initiatives, reflecting the Quick Center’s history and commitment to the visual and performing arts.

Atlantic Brass Quintet to perform April 11 at SBU’s Quick Center

Mar 28, 2025 | Atlantic Brass Quintet, whose musicianship has been called “impeccable” with an “irresistibly infectious spirit,” will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Olean Zonta lauds Quick Center’s Rachel Harris with Yellow Rose

Mar 24, 2025 | Dr. Rachel Harris, executive director of 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, was honored with the Olean Zonta Club’s Yellow Rose Award.

SBU hosts Jazz in the Rathskeller series on three dates this spring

Mar 10, 2025 | Jazzlovers, rejoice. You’ll have three opportunities in March and April to relax with your favorite music in 51��’s Rathskeller.

Latin American Music with Reverón Piano Trio at SBU March 14

Feb 28, 2025 | The Reverón Piano Trio will bring under-represented Latin American music to the forefront during their performance at 51��’s Quick Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14.

Pianist Jennifer Hayghe's 'Girl Power' at SBU Quick Center Feb. 23

Feb 06, 2025 | Acclaimed pianist Jennifer Hayghe performs her concert “Girl Power: Piano Music Written By, For and About Women” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

SBU’s Quick Center names Bernstein as assistant director

Dec 16, 2024 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� has named Paula Fidurko Bernstein as its new assistant director.

Ring in the season with Christmas concert at St. Bonaventure

Nov 26, 2024 | 51��’s Music program will ring in the holiday season with a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, on campus.

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