SGA General Body Meeting

Frostburg State University’s Mountain City Traditional Arts will host Irish American flautist and singer Steph Geremia on Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m. at 25 E. Main St. in Frostburg.One of the finest musicians of her generation, Geremia shares music steeped in Ireland’s North Connaught tradition. Her exquisite voice showcases her Celtic vocal style mixed with a hint of her American roots.As a founding member of the Alan Kelly Gang, with whom she has worked for the past 14 years, Geremia has toured extensively around the globe and performed at top world and folk music festivals including WOMADelaide (Australia), Edmonton Folk Festival (Canada), Guinness Irish Festival (Switzerland), Port Fairy Folk Festival (Australia), Celtic Colours (Canada), Shetland Folk Festival (Scotland) and Cork Folk Festival (Ireland) to name a few. 2018 onwards saw stand out solo performances with her own touring line-up at Celtic Connections (Scotland), Doolin Folk Festival (Ireland), Galway International Arts Festival (Ireland) and Stonehaven Folk Festival (Scotland).To date, Geremia has released two critically acclaimed solo flute albums, The Open Road (2009) and Up She Flew (2018) in addition to collaborative albums with the Alan Kelly Gang: Small Towns and Famous Nights (2011), The Last Bell (2014) and an EP with the Irish, Scottish, Swedish collaboration, Sea Road Sessions (2015). After nearly a decade since the release of her debut solo album, The Open Road, which was described by Irish Music Magazine as “an unexpected treasure”, June 2018 welcomed the release of Geremia’s sparkling second solo release, Up She Flew, which features music from Irelands own rich Sligo, Leitrim and North Connaught tradition.Up She Flew has been described as “a masterclass in Irish flute”, “as good an album of top-drawer Irish tradition as is imaginable” and “a vivid blending of New World energy with Old World vibrancy,” demonstrating once again Geremia’s lyrical and technical prowess, breath control and ability to bring an innovative approach without losing the heart of the tradition to which she is intrinsically connected.According to Geremia, “For me, everything is in the small details… This album has not only been inspired by the rich North Connaught repertoire and particular tune settings from the players from this region, but also from a time when these great musicians breathed life into the tunes with their slight variations and subtle re-phrasing of every bar; when variations mimicked the landscape and one could get lost in the modal discrepancies, shifting from c’s to c#’s at will… Up she flew and the cock flattened her!”Though having spent most of her life in the West of Ireland, Geremia was born in New York, where she first began playing traditional and classical music; she emigrated home to Ireland in 2001. During her time in America, she studied World Music at the prestigious, Wesleyan University at which time she worked with people such as the legendary experimental jazz hero, Anthony Braxton. After a brief stint living in India, studying the Bansuri (North Indian Flute) under PT Ginde, disciple of the legendary Panal al Gosh, Geremia settled in Co. Sligo and further immersed herself in the Sligo/Roscommon style of flute playing. She spent many years surrounded by great traditional stalwarts such as Peter Horan and she holds a master’s degree in Traditional Irish Music Performance, which she completed at the University of Limerick.Geremia is a highly sought-after teacher who continues to teach masterclasses at many international festivals, Royal Conservatory of Scotland, University of Limerick, has developed both a wooden and silver flute course for the Online Academy of Irish Music and teaches regularly via Skype and in Galway, Ireland through the Galway Music Academy and Athenry Music School.MCTA is a program of FSU and a founding member of Maryland’s Folklife Network. It receives support from the Maryland Traditions Program of the State Arts Council.For more information, call 301-687-8040.FSU is committed to making all its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. To request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, call 301-687-3105 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1-800-735-2258.

Effective Spring 2025, the SafeRide Program will no longer utilize the TransLoc App. As a result, current FSU students may catch a safe ride, during business hours, by calling the SafeRide Office at 301-687-RIDE (7433).Hours of Operation: Friday & Saturday | 10:00PM - 2:00AM

The 11th Annual Allegany National Photography Competition & Exhibition (ANPCE) hosted by: Allegany Arts Council This year, with over $6500 in prizes, the competition calls on photographers to submit their best work in three exciting categories:1. Monochrome 2. Color 3. Photography as a 3-D Art FormSave the date for the 11th ANPCE, which will occur March 29 - April 19, 2025, at the Roper Gallery, located on the campus of Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland. Remember, the deadline to enter is February 6, 2025—get your entries in now!Opening Reception Saturday, March 29th 5-7pmGallery Hours Wed-Saturday 1-5pmThis event is free and open to the public.Juror's Talk with Crista Dix at Loft 129, 129 Baltimore St.Cumberland, MD 21502Friday, March 28th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.Exhibition Opening and Award CeremonySaturday, March 29th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.Gallery Walk & Talk with Robert HeinSaturday, April 5th from 4:30 - 6:00 PMSee https://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/events-calendar/For more information about this exhibition.

Effective Spring 2025, the SafeRide Program will no longer utilize the TransLoc App. As a result, current FSU students may catch a safe ride, during business hours, by calling the SafeRide Office at 301-687-RIDE (7433).Hours of Operation: Friday & Saturday | 10:00PM - 2:00AM

Join us as we attend weekly Sunday Mass with the Catholic Faith Community at Divine Mercy Parish at Saint Michael Church, 44 E. Main Street, Frostburg. 5 p.m. (Sat night), 8 a.m. & Noon Sunday.Transportation provided to the Noon Mass as needed.For more information contact Sharon at 410-300-4790

Create a team or join a team and play 5 v 5 Basketball on Sundays through March 30, 2025. Using your FSU e-mail register/sign up at www.imleagues.com/frostburgGame times will be posted and will vary each week.