The following guest post was written by Kara Miller, Class of 2018. Thanks Kara! ******** As a dual degree student pursuing both horn performance and business, people often say to me, “Oh good, you have a backup plan that will actually make you money,” as if being a musician isn’t enough. Usually I just smile and…
The following guest post was written by Anna Lenhert ’17. Thanks Anna! ***** It is impossible to adequately cover five years of phenomenal opportunities and memories in one blog post, but here is my best “bird’s eye” reflection on my time here at Eastman. Though it may sound cliché, my time here has been everything I…
As I write these words, we are almost halfway through the semester and with spring break only a few days away. Students are busy wrapping up midterms, rehearsing, practicing, preparing degree recitals, gigging around town, transcribing and listening to music, composing and arranging, and performing in ensemble concerts. All students at the Eastman School of…
After overcoming the stress of auditions, I was completely overwhelmed in deciding where I wanted to attend college. It was not until my follow-up visit as an admitted student that I was able to make my decision. My future bassoon professor invited me to Rochester to attend a studio class, where all the bassoonists were…
The following post was written by Max Berlin BM ’18. Thanks Max! We hope you got some rest! ***************** Many of my most intensely rewarding moments at Eastman occur in the quietest hours of the night. Often around 4am—I’m wearing some stupid sweatshirt, making my way through a third cup of Earl Grey tea that went cold…
Hello! My name is Anna Lenhert, and I am a senior in The Eastman School of Music’s Dual Degree program. I am pursuing a B.M. in Harp Performance and a B.A. in Digital Media Studies. The elevator pitch that explains my ultimate end goal is this: “I am pursuing these degrees to use visual media…
Today’s “Day in the Life” post comes from graduate student Zachary Peterson MM ’16. Thanks Zachary! *** A little over a year ago, I moved from Omaha, Nebraska to Rochester, NY to embark on my graduate studies in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music. In the last year, I’ve learned many things about myself, been exposed…
This post was created by Dolly Canevari, who is a Dual Degree student here at the University of Rochester and Eastman in Applied Music (Bassoon) and Anthropology. Dolly is in the Class of 2017. ********************* Despite it being mid-October, the weather is still pleasant enough for outdoor activities! This photo is from the setup of…
The following post was written by Mary Theresa Russek, BM ‘16, who is an undergraduate double major in Violin Performance and Music Education. Thanks Mary! **** Senior year is wonderful! I finished my Theory, Aural Skills, and Music History classes last year, which has made a huge difference in my schedule this year. I’ve also…
The following “A Day in the Life” post was written by Eastman student Rose Hegele, Class of 2016. She is a double major in vocal performance and Musical Arts. Thanks for sharing your experiences Rose! ************* I begin this blog post at 10:48 pm after a thirteen-hour day of meetings with Eastman faculty, voice repertoire…