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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Now open: Roc Star Academy South in Geneseo
GENESEO, N.Y. (WROC) — Now open in Geneseo: Roc Star Academy South. The new academy is at 11 Franklin Street, right by SUNY Geneseo. Rochester native and member of the band Daughtry, Elvio Fernandes, founded the music academy about 15 years ago as a summer camp. Roc Star Academy South will work just like the Rochester location: school-age kids can enroll, learn from some of the best local musicians in one-on-one settings, form their own band, and get real experience playing out at clubs and festivals. Fernandes said there is no cap on the number of students they will be admitting to Roc Star Academy South, and teased a possible partnership with the neighboring SUNY Geneseo. 'This Is Sing-Out' film showcases 30 years of community giving Fernandes says he got his musical start in Geneseo, and here, he can show a whole new generation of musicians the ropes, like Bianca Lewey. 'I got to join a band… Nothing has changed my life more,' she said. 'I've had the opportunity to perform in front of thousands of people, without Roc Star Academy, I would have never ever gotten the chance… I would have never gotten to explore songwriting, and explore the genres I sing, and open my horizons to so much new stuff.' 'Just seeing the look on that kid's face who came in as a shy kid and leaves with this much more confidence, that's the addiction,' Fernandes said. 'I want every kid who doesn't feel like they're cool… I want to show you how cool you are.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Corning Community College holds its 66th commencement
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — College graduates celebrated their time at Corning Community College in the 66th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17. Around 200 graduates received applause and cheers when they walked out into the gymnasium and waved to people in the stands. Most of the students will be receiving Associate's degrees in Arts, Science, and Applied Science. A couple of the students 18 News spoke with shared their plans about entering the workforce and continuing their education. Ethan Kiser, who graduated from CCC (Corning Community College) in one year with an Associate's in Science and Business Administration, said he plans to attend SUNY Geneseo to major in Accounting and minor in Finance. Heather's Home 5K aims to raise money for orphans 'Do what you want to do, at the end of the day. Do what makes you happy. Once you go into the workforce, you want to enjoy what you're doing,' Kiser said. Alyssa Allison mentioned that she plans to work as a critical care nurse at the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) of Arnot Medical Center and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in Nursing. 'No matter your background, no matter your profession, I think that you can do it. I didn't think I'd be standing here so if I can you will,' said Allison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
