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Alumni Reflections Event
Celebrating SUNY Orange's 75th Anniversary
Orange Hall Gallery- Middletown Campus
Friday, September 27, 2024
Starting at 4pm
Come on back!
To help kick off the 75th anniversary festivities, the SUNY Orange Foundation is inviting all alumni to come back to campus to share their memories of SUNY Orange. You will have the chance to create a short video expressing your love and appreciation for OCCC. You can write a few sentences for our 75th anniversary booklet. You are even encouraged to bring any Orange County Community College - SUNY Orange memorabilia with you to share with the group. Enjoy some food, drink and great company, and hear all about our 75th anniversary celebration events.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Starting at 4pm
Orange Hall Gallery
SUNY Orange Middletown Campus
This is a free event, but in order for us to better prepare for the program, please RSVP below.
Questions? Contact Carly Glasse, Alumni Engagement Manager at carlyglasse@sunyorange.edu or call (845) 341-4179
Reflections: Live Music
Enjoy live music sponsored by Cultural Affairs, showcasing the incredible talents of two of our own alumni musicians, Alfonso (Ray) Ramos and Beverly Poyerd. Their performances will add a wonderful touch of melody to our celebration, highlighting the vibrant artistic spirit within our community.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as these talented artists share their musical gifts. Beverly will enchant us with her piano skills, while Ray will bring the soulful sounds of the bass to life.
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Live music sponsored by
SUNY Orange Cultural Affairs.
Beverly Poyerd
Beverly Poyerd is a classically trained pianist and educator with over 20 years of experience in classical, jazz, and sacred music. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy and Piano Performance, Beverly has studied under notable instructors like Chris Parker and Ruthanne Schempf. She teaches piano at SUNY Dutchess and runs her own private teaching studio. Beverly has performed with various ensembles, including the SUNY Orange Jazz Ensemble and Beacon Jazz Lab. Her role as a Musical Director and involvement with Hudson-Valley Jazzwomen reflect her passion for both performing and educating.
Alfonso (Ray) Ramos
Alfonso “Ray” Ramos is a classically trained bassist with over 20 years of experience, excelling in Classical, Jazz, and World music styles. He has studied under renowned musicians such as Victor Venegas and has served as the Principal Bass for the SUNY Orange Community Orchestra, Dutchess County Community Orchestra, and Northern Westchester Symphony. In addition to performing with various Jazz and Latin music groups, Ray leads his own Latin Jazz ensemble and has played at prestigious events like the Newburgh Jazz Festival and Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina.