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.)
Jazz fest day 5: Pelt and Stenmark, a tale of two horns – WXXI News
(WXXI News 06//21/22)
The double bassist was a familiar face: Stenmark had drafted Eastman School of Music professor Jeff Campbell to fill out the trio.
John Bailey Sextet Takes the Stage At Rochester Jazz Fest, June 23 – Broadway World
(Broadway World 06/21/2022)
Later, as a senior at the Eastman School of Music, he won DownBeat’s Best Instrumental Soloist award. Looking back, he says, “It all started for …
Ms. Lisa Fischer leaves ’em in tears on day 4 of jazz fest – WXXI News
(WXXI News 06/20/2022)
Preview: Jazz trumpet is Nabaté Isles’ business … But it’s the music that matters for Isles at the Rochester International Jazz … Isles was an Eastman School of Music student from 1995 to 1999.
Five Key Performances: Sónar 2022 · Feature RA – Resident Advisor
(Resident Advisor 06/22/2022)
Lyra Pramuk … The artist, who studied at New York’s Eastman School of Music, has developed her own unique futuristic sound, which culminated with her …
Bachauer piano festival, featuring guest artist concerts, six young pianists, master classes …
(The Utah Review 06/20/2022)
Fantee Jones, … Most recently, she was the recipient of the Excellence in Accompanying Awards at the Eastman School of Music, in Rochester, New York, where she continued her studies with Alexander Kobrin, another well-known name in Bachauer circles. She recently completed the work for her doctor of musical arts degree in piano performance and literature and a minor in piano pedagogy.
Tabernacle Choir organist Richard Elliott receives Utah artist award – Deseret News
(Deseret News 06/15/2022)
… Richard Elliott’s college years when he almost didn’t go into music. … Arts degrees from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York.
Young musicians captivate at Bach & Beyond | News, Sports, Jobs – Observer Today
(Observer Today 06/15/2022)
The 25th annual Bach & Beyond Baroque Music Festival continued … After some casual set changes, Maestro Cooper welcomed Adrian Wittmer, who had just finished his sophomore year at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester to perform the “Bassoon Concerto in C Major” from memory. …
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