The University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music publicly launched its centennial fundraising campaign with a livestreamed virtual event from Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre on Thursday, April 29. The entire event is available for viewing at https://www.esm.rochester.edu/100. Co-hosted by University of Rochester President Sarah Mangelsdorf and Eastman School of Music Dean Jamal Rossi, the…
29 April 2021 Dear Colleagues, Please accept this progress report on actions and initiatives that have been occurring throughout the fall and spring semesters on behalf of Eastman’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many of the elements below emanate out of the powerful report released in early November by the Eastman Action Commission for…
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…
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…
This year there will be one commencement ceremony for Eastman School of Music bachelor’s and master’s degree students, held on Sunday, May 23rd, at 9:00 a.m. in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The Sunday ceremony is for students receiving their Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, and Master of Music degree. Ceremonies for students receiving…
Here are some select recent clippings showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. (Note: Some links may have expired.) Pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout Plays Mozart and Beethoven as They Originally Sounded (The Wall Street Journal 04/23/2021) A student of both piano and flute, Mr. Bezuidenhout…
April 21, 2021 Dear members of the Eastman Community, With the announcement of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, we can reflect back on the last eleven months, recognizing the unrest and difficulties that have faced society, the University, and the Eastman community. While this past year has presented unprecedented challenges, it has also provided…
On Wednesday, April 28, Eastman Musica Nova will present a concert of music by four varied contemporary composers. As an introduction, Musica Nova director Brad Lubman offered some thoughts on his programming choices and concert planning during a year of unprecedented challenges. (Photographs of Brad and Musica Nova in rehearsal by Michelle Martorell) For our…
Here are some select recent clippings showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. (Note: Some links may have expired.) Virginia Arts Festival to co-host award-winning organist (WYDaily 04/16/2021) … by co-hosting with the American Guild of Organists – Tidewater Chapter Grammy-award winning organist, Nathan…
Eastman brings back its popular Barbara B. Smith World Music Series in a set of free virtual concerts this spring. Sponsored by Eastman’s Ethnomusicology program, part of the department of Musicology, guest artists representing different musical traditions from across the world will be streamed live at 3 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month…