The Music Program at Canisius clearly demonstrates the Jesuit ideal of educating the whole person. The program attracts and supports students who choose to complete a major, pursue a minor or continue their interest in music. Music students are expected to demonstrate the technical and interpretive skills necessary for artistic self-expression in the student’s primary area of performance. To accomplish this goal, the Music Program offers students the chance to work side-by-side with professional musicians, not only in the lesson studio but also on the concert stage. For example, the Canisius Chorale has performed several times with area orchestras such as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Camerata di Sant’Antonio.
Recently, a few Canisius music students performed as soloists with area and 
international ensembles. Emily DiMartino ’16 sang as soprano soloist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra during its on-campus performance in November. In October, Kayla Goodman ’17 sang a solo aria accompanied by members of Il Giardino d’Amore, an international group of musicians that specializes in 17th- and 18th-century music. At the same concert, Amanda Altman ’18 played viola along with the ensemble. The ability of our students to perform at this professional level helps document that music students are meeting the program’s performance goals for them.
In the spotlight: Kayla Goodman ’17 and Melissa Thorburn, adjunct professor, fine arts, perform with Il Giardino d’Amore members.
Also pictured: Canisius student Amanda Altman ’18 performs with Il Giardino d’Amore
Submitted by: Sara Morris, associate vice president, academic affairs
