Tashieka Thompson, a 2020 graduate of Villa Maria College’s Music program, has a new accolade to add to her musical resume: a GRAMMY Award. “I sing with the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus….
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One of the biggest losses of the Spring 2020 semester is the cancellation of all in-person end-of-year shows. These shows are annual opportunities for students to showcase the work they’ve created over…
Will Holton didn’t start playing the saxophone until his senior year at Buffalo Traditional High School. Previously, he had dedicated most of his time to his involvement with JROTC. Once…
Last month John Bacon, who serves as a faculty member in the music department at Villa Maria College, announced a new, annual, region-wide jazz initiative, JAZZ IMPRESSIONS: 1968. Curated by…
The performance line up for Villa Maria College’s 2018-2019 M&T Concert Series has been set, and the College will host 6 free concerts between September and March. The 2018-2019 concert…
Villa Maria College will celebrate its 54th commencement on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The ceremony, which begins at 1 p.m. and takes place in the auditorium, will award degrees to…
Honor Convocation is an annual event at which we celebrate our students’ academic achievements. This year’s Convocation was held on April 26, 2018. Eighteen students were recognized as outstanding in…
The fourth annual JazzBuffalo Poll results are in, and Villa’s faculty and alumni were named as winners in several categories. According to JazzBuffalo, the poll is a casting of ballots by…
Trickfish Amplification, a California-based company that produces professional-grade musical instrument amplification product, has hired Michael Petrino, a 2014 graduate of Villa Maria College’s Music Industry program. Petrino is an up-and-coming professional bassist…
Each year, students, families, faculty and staff gather in our recital hall to celebrate the academic achievements of our students throughout the school year. This year’s event took place yesterday, April 27, 2017. Twenty-three…