IML in the News
Thumbs Up for IML's New Venture Challenge
Cited on the editorial page, "Thumbs Up" for two University of Rochester entrepreneurship programs, including IML's New Venture Challenge, an annual contest of innovative ideas designed to revolutionize the world of music.
Democrat and Chronicle (not available online) - September 27, 2008
New Venture Challenge--more info
Orchestra Musician Forum hold conference to discuss impact of Polyphonic.org
Key leaders from 21 of the country’s largest orchestras have been invited to come to Eastman School of Music on Monday, Sept. 8, to discuss the impact of Polyphonic.org, a website for professional orchestra musicians and aspiring students.
Eastman School of Music Press Release - September 5, 2008
Eastman and IML Featured in Spring Edition of MUSO Magazine
Read about the IML in this feature on Eastman from MUSO Magazine.
Building a Better Entrepreneurial Education
IML Director Ramon Ricker is quoted in this article about Entrepreneurship at the University of Rochester.
Association of American Colleges and Universities - June 19, 2008
Entrepreneurship 101: Not Just for Business School Anymore
Dr. Ricker is quoted in this article about entrepreneurship outside of the business world in the June 20, 2008 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Chronicle of Higher Education - June 17, 2008
ALP Instructor Will Address Eastman School Graduating Class
Composer and veteran critic Greg Sandow, who teaches an ALP course at Eastman and whose observations about the future of classical music are based on three decades of his work, will address graduates at the Eastman School of Music's 83rd annual commencement on Sunday, May 18.
Eastman School of Music Press Release - May 6, 2008
Eastman Taps New Strategy
IML announces it's plans to develop a Center for Musical Entrepreneurship to prepare students for the practical aspects of a career in music in the March 14, 2008 edition of the Rochester Business Journal.
Rochester Business Journal - March 17, 2008
Beyond the Cap and Gown
IML Director, Dr. Ramon Ricker, was quoted in the July 2007 issue of US Airways Magazine in a feature on Rochester, NY. The article by Robin L. Flanigan is titled "Beyond the Cap and Gown."
US Airways Magazine article - October 30, 2007
Eastman Grads fill out CSO Trumpet Section
Three-fourths of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's trumpet section are Eastman Alumni, including Christopher Martin (BM '97) who is also an Arts Leadership Certificate recipient!
Eastman Showcase 2007 - October 23, 2007
Newsweek names Eastman the "Hottest Music School"
The August 20, 2007, issue of Newsweek includes its College Guide '08, compiled in collaboration with Kaplan, in which they list Eastman as the "Hottest Music School."
Eastman School of Music Press Release - August 13, 2007