ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Accomplished jazz pianist Fred Hersch will perform as a guest solo artist on Wednesday, October 11 at 8 p.m. at Eastman School of Music’s Kilbourn Hall. Described as a “poet of a pianist” by The New Yorker and “a master who plays it his way” by the New York Times, Hersch’s accomplishments include two…
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Set for October 12 – 15, the 2006 Eastman Rochester Organ Initiative (EROI) Festival will feature American organ building in the 20 th century and in particular two great American organ builders: E.M. Skinner (1866 – 1961), whose work includes the Eastman School of Music’s Kilbourn Hall organ, and master organ builder John Brombaugh,…
Eastman School of Music jazz students are once again turning their annual Eastman Jazz Showcase set for Thursday, September 28 into a benefit for New Orleans jazz musicians affected by Hurricane Katrina. The students are asking for a suggested donation of $5. Eastman students raised $1,154 at last year’s event. Donations will again be sent…
Rochester, N.Y. – The Eastman School of Music kicks off a year-long celebration of the Eastman Computer Music Center’s 25 th Anniversary on October 12 at 8 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall, with a concert that features the works of visiting artist and computer music revolutionary Jean-Claude Risset. During the 2006-2007 academic year , the ECMC…
When: Saturday, September 23 The chandelier will be lowered beginning at approximately 7 a.m. Cleaning and bulb replacement will begin at approximately 10 a.m. What: The two and a half ton crystal chandelier, which measures 14 feet in diameter and 35 feet in depth, will be lowered for cleaning and bulb replacement. Once the chandelier…
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Have you always wanted to play in a band or orchestra or sing in a chorus? If your morning schedule is open, consider checking out a few rehearsals of the New Horizons Music Program. Adults who are interested are invited to rehearsals that take place weekday mornings at the First Unitarian Church, 220 South…
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Are you one of the thousands of area residents who studied music at the Eastman School’s Preparatory Department (now the Eastman Community Music School)? If you are, Eastman wants to hear from you. Eastman is asking graduates to call the Eastman Community Music School at 585/274-1400 or to visit www.esm.rochester.edu/community for further details and…
Hear the sounds of the only full-size Italian Baroque organ in North America this Sunday, September 17 when William Porter, Professor of Organ and Harpsichord at the Eastman School of Music, performs a recital at the Memorial Art Gallery. His program will consist of dance music of the Renaissance, church and chamber music of the…
Rochester, N.Y. — The Eastman Wind Ensemble continues its tradition of adventuresome programming with a concert of new “classics” for wind ensemble on Friday, September 29 at 8 PM in the Eastman Theatre. The ensemble, led by Mark Davis Scatterday, will perform three significant works of the repertoire, each of which look to the future…
The following address was given by Interim Dean Jamal Rossi during the School’s annual Convocation on September 7, 2006 in Kilbourn Hall. In getting ready for today’s talk, I noted that Eastman’s web site indicated that I would be “addressing an issue that is at the heart of an Eastman education.” Wow—this is a daunting…