Daily Archives: April 28, 2021

Music School during COVID: My First-Year Experience

GeneralBy Christina Crispin April 28, 2021

My name is Janae Gaddy, and I am a first-year Double Bass Performance major studying with Professor James VanDemark. As a student who has not only navigated the “unknowns” of the college transition process, but also the unique experience of attending a music school during COVID-19, I am often asked about my school experience thus…

Chamber Music Challenges: CMA’s Mimi Hwang

Eastman Journal, GeneralBy David Raymond April 28, 2021

In March, Chamber Music America (CMA), the national network for ensemble music professionals, announced the appointment of Eastman Assistant Professor Mimi Hwang as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. A member of the Executive Committee and Vice President since 2018, Mimi also served on the CMA Board from 1990 to 1997. As a…