Daily Archives: April 19, 2016

Chris Wong wins Second Tallon Perkes Flute Competition

Eastman JournalBy David Raymond April 19, 2016

On April 9, 2016, Eastman hosted the second Tallon Perkes Flute Competition, held in memory of Eastman alumnus Tallon Perkes (BM ’84) to inspire the next generation of Eastman flute players. This year’s winner is Chris Wong, a sophomore student of Bonita Boyd. Chris is pictured here with the competition judges – from left to…

Eastman School of Music receives $700,000 to renovate Kilbourn Hall

News RoomBy Jessica Kaufman April 19, 2016

The University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music today announced two gifts totaling $700,000 that will provide support for substantial renovations to the school’s historic Kilbourn Hall. The Avangrid Foundation has committed $400,000 to the project and the Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc. will contribute $300,000. “This is a special day for Eastman…