2025 at Eastman: A Year in Photographs
Photographers at Eastman reflect on some of their favorite images from 2025!
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Senator Cooney Delivers Holiday Surprise for Eastman Theatre With $1,000,000 Grant for Renovations
Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) explained that this funding would go toward upgraded technology in the theatre, marking its first major capital project since 2009.
Four Paths, One Shared Foundation
A percussionist, a violin soloist, a historian, and an entrepreneur… four Eastman alumni reflect on their careers—and how Eastman has stayed with them.
The Beal Institute Presents: Visual Music 8.0
On January 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall, “Visual Music 8.0” presents current Beal Institute students in a live-to-picture staging of their original compositions.
Lisa Bielawa in Residency at Eastman as Howard Hanson Visiting Professor
Eastman School of Music welcomes visionary composer Lisa Bielawa for a residency throughout the 2025-26 academic year.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Colleen Conway on Curiosity, Resilience, and Teaching the Whole Child
During a recent visit, alumna Colleen Conway spoke with masters student Chenxin Han about Eastman’s influence on her teaching philosophy.
Ever Wonder: What happens when a singer gets a cold?
Illness can threaten a performance, so singers rely on science, technique, and tough judgment calls. Professor of voice Kathryn Cowdrick shares tips for healthy singing through prevention and preparation.
Estel VivĂł Casanovas Named Winner at Young Concert Artists Auditions
Congratulations to doctoral student Estel VivĂł Casanovas who was named a winner at the Young Concert Artists (YCA) Susan Wadsworth International Auditions in NYC.
ROCVETs Provides Free Musical Education for Veterans
Meet the instructors bringing music and community to veterans in Rochester.