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Financial Commitment from Alumnus David Damschroder Supports a Legacy of Scholarship and Music-Making
Supporting doctoral scholars and enriching the exchange of ideas, Damschroder’s planned gift will help ensure Eastman remains a leader in music theory and pedagogy.
Eastman Concerts & Events: September & October 2026
With a new school year upon us, we are pleased to highlight some of the concerts and events taking place at Eastman this fall!
25 Years Later: Remembering September 11 Through Music and Community
Eastman’s Horn Choir performs a special remembrance concert featuring members of The United States Army Field Band.
Eastman School of Music Faculty Artist Series: Fall 2026
The Faculty Artist Series provides Eastman’s renowned faculty with a platform to showcase their exceptional artistry.
Hands On Keys: The Piano Department’s Legacy
For more than 100 years, Eastman’s piano faculty has shaped generations of aspiring students and performers.
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Austin Keck ’22E, ’24E (MM)
Congratulations to Eastman alumnus Austin Keck ’22E, ’24E (MM) for being named a 2026 recipient of the BMI Foundation’s Pete Carpenter Fellowship. Created for aspiring…
Jonathan Miller
Congratulations to Eastman student Jonathan Miller for having his new brass quintet, Freedom Suite, recently published by American Brass Press. The composition, which was premiered at this year’s Black…
Eastman Alumni Receive 2026 Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Awards
Eastman School of Music alumni Luke Poeppel ’24E (MM), Brett Miller ’24E, ’26E (MM), and Nicholas Sharma ’17E, ’24E (DMA) are among 16 winners selected…
Ian Larkin
Congratulations to Ian Larkin, from the studio of Professor Andrew McCandless, on winning a position in the trumpet section of the United States Navy Fleet…
Chenxin Han ’26E (MA) Develops Chinese Children’s Songs Resource
Music Education graduate Chenxin Han ’26E (MA), winner of the 2025 Presser Graduate Award, has unveiled her project, Chinese Children’s Songs: An Open-Web Resource. The…
ALUMNI | Brett Deubner ’90E, ’92E (MM)
Congratulations to violist Brett Deubner ’90E, ’92E (MM) for being named Assistant Professor of Viola and Chamber Music Coordinator at the University of North Carolina…
Honor Hickman ’26E (MM)
Congratulations to flutist Honor Hickman ’26E (MM) for winning this year’s Tallon Perkes Flute Competition that took place on May 8, 2026, in Hatch Recital…
ALUMNI | Austin Chanu ’21E (MM), ’25E (DMA)
Congratulations to orchestral conducting alumnus Austin Chanu ’21E (MM), ’25E (DMA) for being named as the new Music Director of the Syracuse Orchestra after a…
ALUMNI | Dr. Zehao Bai ’25E (DMA)
Congratulations to Dr. Zehao (Nick) Bai ’25E (DMA) for being named Assistant Professor of Piano at the Townsend School of Music at Mercer University in…
Winners of 44th Annual Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition
Congratulations to the winners of the 44th Annual Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition that took place on Friday, May 8 in Kilbourn Hall: 1st place singer:…
STUDENT | Helen Freeman
Congratulations to fourth-year Eastman student Helen Freeman for winning the Principal Flute position with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera. She will begin her appointment in…
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