For a century, the Eastman School of Music has been one of the professional schools of the University of Rochester. Our faculty and students are devoted to the pursuit of the highest level of musical artistry.
For 100 years, Eastman has celebrated four key pillars: artistry, scholarship, leadership and community.
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Mission and Vision
For a century, the Eastman School of Music has been one of the professional schools of the University of Rochester. Our faculty and students are devoted to the pursuit of the highest level of musical artistry.
Eastman at a glance
For a century, the Eastman School of Music has been one of the professional schools of the University of Rochester. Our faculty and students are devoted to the pursuit of the highest level of musical artistry.
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Equity and Inclusion
The Eastman School of Music is committed to:
- diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives for continuous improvement;
- fostering a community of musicians of diverse backgrounds and origins by creating an educational experience that is musically, socially and intellectually diverse;
- assuring that every person in our community is unquestionably welcome, safe, respected, and appreciated; and
- creating and encouraging an inclusive community that enriches the lives of our students, our faculty, our immediate community, and the world of music at large.
Eastman History
Industrialist and philanthropist George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak Company, established the Eastman School of Music in 1921 as the first professional school of the University of Rochester.
Eastman Centennial
Celebrating Eastman’s 100 years (2021-2022)