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Atlantic Brass Quintet returning to SBU; events free

Jun 24, 2026 | The Atlantic Brass Quintet, widely celebrated as one of the world’s most acclaimed and versatile brass chamber ensembles, will return to St. Bonaventure University this summer for its 33rd annual Atlantic Brass Quintet Summer Seminar.

Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023

May 14, 2023 | Two aspiring physicians – Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski – have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023.

Laugh with ‘Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride’ at SBU

Nov 20, 2024 | The musical-comedy sister duo Vickie & Nickie bring their seasonal show “Vickie & Nickie’s Holiday Sleigh Ride” to St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

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 St. Bonaventure University’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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 St. Bonaventure University’s Quick Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14.

Location change for New York Theatre Ballet masterclass at SBU

Nov 07, 2024 | The masterclasses offered by The New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) originally scheduled for Butler Hall will now be held Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Sandra A. and William L. Richter Center multipurpose room on the St. Bonaventure University campus.

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 St. Bonaventure University this summer for its 32nd annual Summer Seminar.

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 St. Bonaventure University’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.

SBU’s Quick Center plans yearlong 30th anniversary celebration

Apr 04, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’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.

SBU’s ‘Jazz ’n’ Wings’ concert April 23 to feature 18 students

Apr 09, 2026 | The St. Bonaventure University Jazz Band will present its annual “Jazz ’n’ Wings” performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in The Rathskeller on campus.

Stevens to lead Vox Lusciniae Buffalo performance

May 07, 2026 | On Saturday, May 9, Vox Lusciniae, Western New York’s premiere professional treble choir, will perform the world premiere of two new choral works in Buffalo. Now in its third season, the choir is led by founder and artistic director Dr. Brian M. Stevens, director of choral activities at St. Bonaventure.

Sabina attends Styx drummer's performance master class

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Leslie Sabina, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts, was one of 20 selected musicians who participated in a performance master class held in Albany in July by recording artist Todd Sucherman, longtime drummer for the legendary rock band Styx.

New York Theatre Ballet to perform at SBU’s Quick Center

Nov 01, 2024 | The New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB), an acclaimed chamber-size ensemble in the world of dance, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

SBU’s Quick Center to end 30th anniversary with Grand Finale

Mar 26, 2026 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University will conclude its yearlong 30th anniversary with a Grand Finale Celebration on Friday, April 24 — an evening that captures the spirit, creativity and community that have defined the Quick Center for three decades.

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 St. Bonaventure University’s Rathskeller.

Vocal sensation Calabria Foti and trombone virtuoso Bob McChesney return home to open the 2024-2025 performance season at SBU’s Quick Center

Sep 13, 2024 | Grammy-nominated recording artist Calabria Foti, a native of Olean, and world-renowned trombone virtuoso Bob McChesney return to their Western New York roots as they open the 2024-2025 performance season at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27.